Source Code Escrow Services
Bilateral Escrow Agreement
A bilateral software escrow agreement can become part of a software vendor’s product and service offering. Pre-agreed escrow terms primarily bring the vendor increased customer trust and an undeniable competitive advantage.
Tripartite Escrow Agreement
The core of our offering is a tripartite software escrow agreement between the software vendor, the end-user, and Deponest s.r.o., typically required by the software user. The release of source code occurs only when the contractually defined release conditions are met (e.g., vendor bankruptcy, vendor termination, breach of SLA, etc.).
Services for Proof of Existence
Time-Stamp & Proof-of-Existence
We provide legally valid proof that, as of a specific date, the following existed:
- a version of the source code,
- documentation,
- configuration,
- contractual annex,
- database.
We use cryptographic hashes, qualified timestamping, and auditable protocols.
Auditable Storage of Digital Contract Attachments
Preservation of an immutable version of:
- technical documentation,
- interface catalogs,
- data sets,
- test scenarios,
- licensing terms.
Legal Services
Assistance with Tender Documentation
We help you draft tender conditions that:
- clearly define escrow obligations,
- include requirements for updates and audits,
- comply with public procurement legislation,
- cannot be easily challenged by suppliers.
Escrow in a Contract for Work or SLA
We prepare precise contractual wording that obliges the supplier to:
- deliver updates,
- maintain documentation,
- cooperate during technical verification.