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The Software Subcontractor Agreement is essential in Nigeria's growing technology sector where companies increasingly rely on specialized software development expertise. This document is used when a primary contractor needs to delegate specific software development tasks to another company while maintaining their obligations to the end client. The agreement must comply with Nigerian legislation including the NDPR 2019, NITDA Act, and Cybercrimes Act, while addressing crucial aspects such as intellectual property rights, data protection, quality standards, and payment terms. The document is particularly important given Nigeria's emphasis on local content development and the need to properly structure technology service relationships in compliance with local regulations.

1. Parties: Identification of the primary contractor and subcontractor, including full legal names and registered addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including reference to the main contract and reason for subcontracting

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including technical terminology

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the software development services to be provided by the subcontractor

5. Term and Timelines: Duration of the agreement and key project milestones

6. Payment Terms: Compensation, payment schedule, invoicing requirements, and currency specifications

7. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and licensing of developed software, existing IP, and third-party components

8. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

9. Data Protection and Security: Compliance with NDPR and cybersecurity requirements

10. Performance Standards: Quality standards, acceptance criteria, and testing requirements

11. Reporting and Communication: Project management procedures, reporting requirements, and communication protocols

12. Warranties and Representations: Guarantees regarding service quality, compliance with laws, and authority to contract

13. Liability and Indemnification: Limitation of liability and indemnification obligations

14. Termination: Grounds for termination, notice requirements, and consequences of termination

15. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, dispute resolution, and force majeure