Contract Risk - Software and Tech
Technology Contract Risk Assessment
Evaluate your software and technology contracts for potential risks and compliance issues. This assessment covers SaaS agreements, API integrations, licensing, and data processing.
Service Level & Availability
Does your contract clearly define the service you must provide?
Are there penalties or credits for service level breaches?
Is there a clear escalation and rectification process for service issues?
Data Protection & Security
Does the contract specify data location and storage requirements?
Are data breach processes set out clearly?
Are there provisions for regular security audits or certifications?
API Integration & Technical Requirements
Are API service levels and rate limits clearly specified?
Is there protection against API changes or deprecation?
Is support offered or are response times defined?
Licensing & Compliance
Are usage limits and licensing terms clearly defined?
Is it clear who owns the intellectual property in your services / code / output?
Is termination of the contract clear, and is data extraction provided for?
High Risk Assessment
Your technology contracts show significant gaps in protection. Key areas of concern include:
Medium Risk Assessment
Your technology contracts have some protection but could be strengthened. Consider reviewing:
Lower Risk Assessment
Your technology contracts appear well-structured, but regular reviews are recommended to maintain protection:
Please note…
I am not a legal, business or professional advisor. You need to take advice (from Silva if you would like).
I’m here to give an initial, non-legal view on your IR35 risk. A detailed review and advice is required before you can rely on any response.
You cannot rely on my for formal advice of any kind, and please make sure you contact us if you need anything on which you can rely. Everything I produce should be checked by Silva’s team.
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