Technology transactions
Drafting and negotiating what a software company runs on: SaaS agreements, terms of service, EULAs, software licensing, reseller deals, and platform partnerships, U.S. and international.
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Technology companies run on contracts. SaaS subscription agreements, software development contracts, IP licensing deals, API and AI-vendor terms, and vendor MSAs — each one creates rights and obligations that outlast the deal itself. MB Legal drafts and reviews commercial technology contracts for SaaS companies, software developers, and tech-adjacent businesses.
When a client or partner sends their own paper, MB Legal reads it and flags what matters: IP ownership clauses that could transfer your work product, liability provisions that expose you to uncapped risk, auto-renewal terms you haven’t noticed, and data-handling language that creates compliance obligations. Technology agreements have their own vocabulary and risk profile. Counsel that understands the product understands the contract.
For agreements going out under your name, MB Legal drafts from scratch or revises existing templates — terms of service, EULAs, SaaS subscription agreements, software development contracts, IP licensing agreements, reseller and channel-partner deals, platform and marketplace partnerships, AI vendor and API agreements, and technology provider MSAs. This work runs both in the U.S. and internationally, including partner agreements across multiple countries. Flat-fee pricing is available for standard agreements, so legal costs are predictable.
Why MB Legal
MB Legal works with technology companies daily — SaaS platforms, cybersecurity firms, software developers, and tech-service providers. That operational context shapes how agreements are drafted. A limitation of liability clause means something different in a B2B SaaS context than it does in a general services agreement, and the drafting reflects that.
The firm runs on MBLegalOS, MB Legal’s custom legal operating system, which does the first pass on contract review and drafting before a licensed attorney reviews and verifies every deliverable. That means faster turnaround and more consistent coverage of standard risk points. Subscription-based engagement through the Fractional General Counsel program is available for companies that need ongoing contract support rather than one-off project work.
Common questions
Who owns the code when I hire a contractor to build my software?
By default under copyright law, an independent contractor owns the work they create — not the company that hired them. A written agreement with a clear IP assignment clause transfers ownership to your business. MB Legal drafts contractor and development agreements that address IP assignment, work-for-hire language, and deliverable acceptance upfront.
What should a SaaS subscription agreement include?
A SaaS agreement needs to address permitted use, IP ownership, limitation of liability, data handling responsibilities, payment terms, automatic renewal, and termination rights. Without clear liability and IP language, disputes with customers can escalate quickly. MB Legal drafts and reviews SaaS agreements for technology companies with these risks in mind.
What is an MSA and when does my company need one?
A Master Services Agreement (MSA) sets the standard legal terms for an ongoing service relationship — liability caps, IP ownership, dispute resolution, and payment structure. SaaS and software companies typically need one once they are contracting regularly with business clients. MB Legal structures MSAs that hold up in recurring commercial relationships.
How do I protect my IP when working with enterprise clients or large platform vendors?
Enterprise clients and large platform vendors often present their own agreements, which can be heavily favorable to them on IP rights, data access, and liability. MB Legal reviews and negotiates these agreements for technology companies to make sure the terms reflect the actual business relationship — including agreements with major cloud providers and marketplaces.
What contract terms matter when my software uses AI, whether I'm building AI features or contracting with an AI vendor?
Two situations, both contract-driven. When your product ships AI features, your customer terms need to handle output-accuracy disclaimers, who owns and can train on customer data, and how liability is allocated when the model gets something wrong. When you procure an AI vendor — especially an agentic tool that takes actions on your behalf — the agreement should define the scope of the system's authority, require audit logs of what it did, and allocate liability for autonomous actions the vendor's system takes. MB Legal drafts and negotiates both. For the internal AI use policy and compliance side, see the firm's AI Governance practice.
Do I need separate terms of service and a privacy policy for my SaaS product?
Yes. Your terms of service govern the contractual relationship with users — acceptable use, liability limitations, and payment terms. Your privacy policy is a separate compliance document required under state and federal privacy laws. MB Legal drafts both documents as coordinated instruments, not as standalone boilerplate.
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