Software buying
How do I make sure I own the software, source code, and documentation after the project?
Put ownership and handoff terms in the contract before work begins. Keep repositories, hosting, domains, and key accounts under business-controlled ownership where practical, and require delivery of source code, documentation, and access at agreed milestones.
What to check
- Does the contract clearly define ownership?
- Who controls the code repository and hosting?
- When must documentation and credentials be handed over?