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Standard Software Escrow Agreements for every scenario
A Software Escrow Agreement is a tri-party agreement between the software supplier (Licensor), end-user (Licensee) and SES to protect software that has been developed specifically to meet an end-users particular requirement.
Under the terms of the Software Escrow Agreement, the software supplier will deposit the source code version of the licensed application along with any supporting materials (including application data for hosted/ SaaS applications) to SES. In the event of supplier failure, the end-user can retrieve the source code from SES to redeploy their application without interruption and with minimal downtime to their business.
Protect Your Business Critical Applications Today
Speak to our specialists about protecting your business critical applications with Software Escrow. SES provides a full suite of Software Escrow agreements certified to UKAS ISO: 27001 and ISO: 9001 standards.
Standard Software Escrow Agreement templates
As standard, SES offers a range of template agreements designed to protect end-users in a variety of circumstances and simplify the process of offering Software Escrow protection for software suppliers.
On-Premise Software Escrow
Standard Software Escrow protection designed for end-users using critical applications installed on-site at their premises.
SaaS/Cloud Escrow
Software Escrow designed to protect end-users using critical applications which are hosted or delivered through a SaaS model.
Data Escrow
Designed to capture your data at the frequency you require, optional and scalable data allowances using our secure online portal or physical collection service. GDPR regulated Escrow Agreements ensuring real-time protection, ICO compliance and immediate data access.
Master Multi Licensee
Designed for software developers with multiple clients using Escrow protection. This agreement enables the developer to consolidate all of their Escrow agreements into one single agreement to protect all clients using any version of their application.
Master Services
Designed for end-users with multiple applications which require Escrow protection. This agreement enables the end-user to consolidate all of their Escrow protection under one single agreement to protect all of their applications.
Non-Signatory
To simplify Escrow protection even further, SES offer non-signatory Escrow Agreements for our Master Multi Licensee and Master Services Agreements to enable new clients or new applications to be easily added to the Escrow agreement, simplifying the Escrow process.
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How Software Escrow protection works
Our systematic approach ensures comprehensive protection for your critical software assets through a clear, transparent process.
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Software Deposit
Source code and materials securely stored with verified documentation.
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Validation
Independent experts validate software integrity and completeness.
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Release conditions
Predefined legal triggers ensure smooth access when needed.
FAQs
Our expertise. Your questions answered.
For End Users of business-critical applications, Software Escrow protects you against the developer of your business-critical applications no longer being able to support their applications.
For Software Developers, an Escrow Agreement helps build credibility and trust that you have your clients interests at heart.
In its simplest form, an Escrow Agreement is a tri-party agreement between an End User, a Software Developer and a third party Software Escrow Agent. The Developer licenses the application to the End User as usual but also deposits a copy of the source code for the application and any other material required to accurately redeploy the application into Escrow which can then be released to the End User if a release event contained within the Escrow Agreement is triggered.
The answer to this is entirely dependent on the level of protection you need. SES offers a range of Software Escrow Agreements depending on how many clients will be added to the agreement (for Software Developers), how many business-critical applications the agreement will be used to cover (for End Users) and whether the application/s in question is installed on-premise or delivered through a SaaS model.