MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of [Date],
BETWEEN:
[Client Name], at [Address] ("Client"),
AND:
[Developer/Company Name], at [Address] ("Developer").
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 "Application" or "App" means the mobile application described in the Project Specification (Exhibit A), to be developed for [iOS/Android/both] platforms.
1.2 "Project Specification" means the detailed functional and technical requirements document attached as Exhibit A, including wireframes, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
1.3 "Deliverables" means the Application source code, design assets, documentation, and all other materials produced by Developer under this Agreement.
1.4 "Milestone" means a defined stage of development with specific deliverables and acceptance criteria, as set forth in the Development Schedule (Exhibit B).
1.5 "Acceptance Period" means [10] business days from delivery of each Milestone during which Client shall review and test Deliverables.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
2.1 Development. Developer shall design, develop, test, and deliver the Application in accordance with the Project Specification and Development Schedule.
2.2 Platforms. The Application shall be developed for: [ ] iOS (minimum version [X]) / [ ] Android (minimum version [X]) / [ ] Both / [ ] Cross-platform using [React Native/Flutter/other].
2.3 Development Phases. The project shall proceed through the following Milestones:
Milestone 1 — Discovery & Design (Weeks [1-3]): (a) Requirements analysis and finalization; (b) User experience (UX) design and wireframes; (c) Visual design (UI) mockups; (d) Technical architecture document. Deliverable: Approved design package.
Milestone 2 — Core Development (Weeks [4-8]): (a) Frontend development; (b) Backend/API development; (c) Database design and implementation; (d) Third-party integrations. Deliverable: Functional alpha build.
Milestone 3 — Features & Integration (Weeks [9-12]): (a) Complete feature implementation; (b) Payment/authentication integration; (c) Push notifications; (d) Analytics integration. Deliverable: Feature-complete beta build.
Milestone 4 — Testing & QA (Weeks [13-15]): (a) Unit and integration testing; (b) User acceptance testing (UAT); (c) Performance and load testing; (d) Security testing; (e) Bug fixing. Deliverable: Release candidate.
Milestone 5 — Launch (Week [16]): (a) App Store/Google Play submission; (b) Store listing optimization (ASO); (c) Launch monitoring; (d) Source code and documentation handover. Deliverable: Published application.
3. ACCEPTANCE TESTING
3.1 Upon delivery of each Milestone, Client shall review and test the Deliverables against the acceptance criteria within the Acceptance Period.
3.2 Acceptance. If Deliverables meet acceptance criteria, Client shall provide written acceptance.
3.3 Rejection. If Deliverables fail to meet criteria, Client shall provide written notice detailing specific deficiencies. Developer shall correct deficiencies within [10] business days and resubmit. Client shall have [5] additional business days to review corrections.
3.4 Deemed Acceptance. If Client does not respond within the Acceptance Period, Deliverables shall be deemed accepted.
3.5 Dispute. If parties cannot agree on acceptance after two revision cycles, they shall engage a mutually agreed technical expert to evaluate.
4. COMPENSATION
4.1 Total Project Fee. $[Amount], payable per Milestone: (a) Milestone 1: $[Amount] ([20]%) — due upon signing; (b) Milestone 2: $[Amount] ([25]%) — due upon M1 acceptance; (c) Milestone 3: $[Amount] ([25]%) — due upon M2 acceptance; (d) Milestone 4: $[Amount] ([20]%) — due upon M3 acceptance; (e) Milestone 5: $[Amount] ([10]%) — due upon launch.
4.2 Change Orders. Changes to the Project Specification after approval require a written Change Order specifying: (a) description of change; (b) impact on timeline; (c) additional cost. Work on changes shall not begin until the Change Order is signed by both Parties.
4.3 Payment Terms. Invoices are due within [15] days. Late payments incur [1.5]% monthly interest. Developer may suspend work if payment is overdue by [30] days.
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
5.1 Assignment. Upon receipt of full payment for each Milestone, Developer assigns to Client all right, title, and interest in the Deliverables for that Milestone, including copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.
5.2 Developer Tools. Developer retains ownership of pre-existing tools, libraries, and frameworks ("Developer Tools") used in development. Developer grants Client a perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use Developer Tools as incorporated in the Application.
5.3 Open Source. Developer shall disclose all open-source components used and ensure compliance with their respective licenses. A list of open-source dependencies shall be provided in Exhibit C.
5.4 Source Code. Developer shall provide complete, well-documented source code upon final delivery, organized in a standard repository structure.
6. WARRANTIES
6.1 Developer warrants that: (a) the Application will substantially conform to the Project Specification; (b) the Application will be free from material defects for [90] days after launch ("Warranty Period"); (c) no part of the Deliverables infringes third-party intellectual property; (d) Developer has the skills and resources to perform.
6.2 Bug Fixes. During the Warranty Period, Developer shall fix bugs at no additional charge within: (a) Critical bugs (app crash, data loss): [24] hours; (b) Major bugs (feature broken): [3] business days; (c) Minor bugs (cosmetic, non-blocking): [10] business days.
7. POST-LAUNCH SUPPORT
7.1 Maintenance Agreement. [Optional] After the Warranty Period, Developer shall provide ongoing maintenance at $[Amount]/month, including: (a) [X] hours of bug fixes; (b) OS compatibility updates; (c) minor feature enhancements; (d) server monitoring (if applicable).
7.2 App Store Updates. Developer shall assist with app store updates required by Apple/Google policy changes for [6/12] months after launch.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY
8.1 Each Party shall keep confidential all proprietary information received from the other Party. This obligation survives termination for [3] years.
9. TERMINATION
9.1 By Client. Client may terminate with [30] days notice. Client shall pay for all completed Milestones and work-in-progress at Developer's hourly rate of $[Amount].
9.2 By Developer. Developer may terminate if Client fails to make payment within [30] days of notice or fails to provide required approvals/materials within [30] days.
9.3 Effect. Upon termination, Developer shall deliver all completed work and source code. IP for paid Milestones transfers to Client.
10. GOVERNING LAW
10.1 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [State/Jurisdiction].
10.2 Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [County], [State].
11. SEVERABILITY
11.1 If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
12.1 This constitutes the entire agreement. No amendment is valid unless in writing signed by both Parties.
13. NOTICES
13.1 All notices shall be in writing, delivered by certified mail or overnight courier.
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SIGNATURES
[PARTY A]:
Signature: _________________________ Name: [Full Name] Title: [Title] Date: __________
[PARTY B]:
Signature: _________________________ Name: [Full Name] Title: [Title] Date: __________
