Software Release Notes Template

SOFTWARE RELEASE NOTES TEMPLATE

This Release Notes Template (the "Document") is entered into between Provider: and Client: , effective as of . The parties agree as set forth in the recitals and clauses below.

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Provider develops, maintains and distributes the software identified in this Document and the parties desire to record the technical description, deployment steps, known issues, and acceptance criteria for a specific release;

WHEREAS, Client requires a documented release package to permit safe deployment, verification, and audit of the release in Client environments; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend this Document to accompany any related statements of work or service agreements and to define responsibilities, payment for related professional services, and confidentiality obligations with respect to release materials.

RELEASE IDENTIFICATION

Release Type: Major Minor Patch

SUMMARY

SCOPE OF WORK

The Provider shall prepare, document and deliver the release package as described in this Scope. Provider responsibilities include preparing release artifacts, testing results, deployment and rollback procedures, and supporting Client during deployment windows. Client responsibilities include providing environment access, executing acceptance tests, and notifying Provider of acceptance or defects within the agreed acceptance period.

NEW FEATURES & ENHANCEMENTS

BUG FIXES

KNOWN ISSUES

MIGRATION / UPGRADE NOTES

DEPLOYMENT & ROLLBACK PLAN

DEPENDENCIES & AFFECTED COMPONENTS

SECURITY & COMPLIANCE NOTES

TESTING SUMMARY & ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

PAYMENT TERMS

Provider may invoice Client for professional services, support, and deployment assistance related to this release in accordance with the following terms.

Invoices are due upon receipt unless otherwise agreed in writing. Late payments shall accrue interest as set out in the Late Fee field and Client shall be liable for reasonable collection costs.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Document commences on Start Date: and continues until End Date: , unless earlier terminated in accordance with this clause.

Either party may terminate for convenience upon written notice of days. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach if such breach remains uncured for a period of 30 days following written notice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party agrees that all non-public technical information, release artifacts, source code, design documents, test results, credentials, and Customer Data disclosed in connection with this release (collectively, "Confidential Information") shall be held in confidence and shall not be disclosed to any third party except to employees, contractors or professional advisors who have a need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those herein. Confidential Information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available without breach, is independently developed, or is rightfully received from a third party without restriction.

Upon termination of the relationship or upon written request, receiving party shall return or destroy Confidential Information and certify in writing that such action has been taken, except as required to be retained by applicable law or for archive and compliance purposes.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, neither party shall be liable for incidental, consequential, special, punitive or indirect damages arising from the performance or non-performance of obligations under this Document. The parties' aggregate liability shall not exceed the fees paid under the Payment Terms for the specific release described herein.

GOVERNING LAW

This Document shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflict of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Document, together with any incorporated statements of work, exhibits, or purchase orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

If any provision of this Document is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect. Neither party may assign its rights or obligations without the other's prior written consent, except to an affiliate or successor in connection with a merger or sale of substantially all assets.

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