Chapter 12

Software Development Kit (SDK) Agreements

CHECKLIST

Content of SDK

  • □ APIs

  • □ Sample code

  • □ Sample documentation

  • □ Other data and information

  • □ Ensure IP protected

Scope of License

  • □ Scope

  • □ Internal development

  • □ Internal testing

  • □ Distributable

  • □ What agreement applies to distribution

  • □ Developer rights

Ownership

  • □ Company owns SDK materials

  • □ Modifications and derivatives

  • □ Company ownership of suggestions and feedback

Confidentiality

  • □ Testing of third-party software products

  • □ No representations or warranties as to compatibility

  • □ Confidentiality of SDK

Support

  • □ Not generally provided

  • □ If provided, precise obligations

  • □ No representations or warranties with respect to support services

  • □ As is and as available

Warranty ...

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