Escrow Services

Whenever your success relies on third party software, an escrow agreement will mitigate the inherent risks of that dependency. It protects your investment in the software your business relies on.

Multiple User

Vendor

Use a Multiple User software escrow agreement when the application is of a generic nature. This means the same code is supplied by you, the vendor, to multiple licensees who all run the same application but not necessarily the same version.

By using a Multiple User agreement, you can satisfy the DR & BCP criteria of your clients. You can also give them the assurance that they will always have access to either support or the source code.

Licensee

Choose this option when your application is being used by more than 1 licensee. We call this generic source code, and it is the only difference between a Single User and Multiple User escrow agreement.

A single deposit of code from the software vendor is sufficient to provide escrow protection for multiple users of the application.

Escrow Example Templates

Download an example multiple user escrow agreement in PDF format.

Validation of Media Deposits

Whenever Total Escrow Solutions receive a media deposit, we subject it to a basic validation testing process.

This ensures that the media is:

  • Readable

  • Contains source code

  • Is of the expected size and format

  • Free from viruses

  • Any encryption or password technology can be circumvented

Once the initial deposit has passed the basic validation test, we will make a copy of the media and store the deposit in 2 separate, secure storage locations.

Pricing

Initial Set-Up Fee Free of charge
Annual Fee £500 per licensee *

* 1 minimum – due upon registration and then annually – fixed for 5 yrs

Why do I need an escrow service?

A software escrow agreement will:

  • Ensure you can continue to use any software your business relies on.

  • Mitigate the risks inherent when you rely on a third party for products crucial to your success.

  • Protect your investment in an application that you license from a third party.

Looking for a tailored solution?

All software escrow solutions can be tailored to your exact specifications. This applies whether they are non-standard legal terms or technical verification of source code, verification of build & make files, verification of third party tools and all associated documentation required to successfully build and deploy your application.

Latest News

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Posted: 05 January 2009

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Posted: 20 April 2009

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