# Contract management for software development agencies

Source: https://contracko.com/industries/software-development

# Contract management for software development agencies

Track statements of work, client MSAs, and IP agreements in one place. Stay on top of milestones, payment schedules, and deliverable deadlines across every project.

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## Never let a contract slip through the cracks

Stay on top of every deadline, renewal, and obligation with powerful automation and AI-powered insights.

### Review client contracts faster

Upload MSAs and SOWs and Contracko automatically extracts milestones, payment schedules, IP ownership terms, liability caps, and key dates. Spend less time reading contracts and more time building.

### Organize contracts by client and project

Store MSAs, SOWs, subcontractor agreements, and IP assignments in one searchable repository. Tag by client, project, or contract type for instant retrieval.

### Never miss a payment milestone

Set reminders for payment trigger dates, deliverable deadlines, and maintenance contract renewals. Get notified before revenue opportunities slip by.

## Common contract types

Store, track, and manage all your agreements in one centralized platform—no more scattered files or missed deadlines.

### Statements of work

Project-specific agreements defining scope, deliverables, timelines, payment schedules, and acceptance criteria.

### Master service agreements

Umbrella contracts with clients covering liability limits, IP ownership, confidentiality, and governing terms for all projects.

### IP assignment agreements

Contracts transferring or licensing ownership of custom-built software, code, and related intellectual property to clients.

### Subcontractor agreements

Contracts with freelancers and subcontractors covering scope, payment, confidentiality, and IP assignment obligations.

### Software maintenance agreements

Post-launch support and maintenance contracts covering response times, update schedules, and monthly retainer terms.

### NDA and confidentiality agreements

Non-disclosure agreements protecting client data, system access, and proprietary business information during engagements.

## Save time and reduce risk

Automate tedious tasks, eliminate missed deadlines, and gain full visibility into your contract portfolio.

### [Centralized project contract library](https://contracko.com/features/contract-repository)
Store MSAs, SOWs, IP assignments, and subcontractor agreements in one searchable place, organized by client or project.

### [Milestone and payment reminders](https://contracko.com/features/expiration-reminder)
Track payment trigger dates and deliverable deadlines with automated alerts so nothing falls through the cracks.

### [AI contract review](https://contracko.com/features/ai-contract-analysis)
Upload client MSAs and SOWs and let Contracko extract IP ownership terms, payment schedules, liability caps, and key dates automatically.

### [Deliverable and obligation tracking](https://contracko.com/features/contract-tracking)
Monitor open deliverables, change order approvals, and acceptance windows across your active project portfolio.

## Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about managing contracts in your industry.

- **Q:** Can Contracko track payment milestones tied to project deliverables?
  **A:** Yes. Contracko extracts payment schedules and milestone dates from your SOWs and lets you set reminders before each trigger date. You can also store milestone status as a custom field on each contract.

- **Q:** How does Contracko handle IP ownership terms that vary between clients?
  **A:** Each contract stores its own IP terms as extracted fields. You can see at a glance whether a client agreement transfers full ownership, licenses the work, or has specific carve-outs. The AI extraction pulls these terms automatically from uploaded documents.

- **Q:** Can I track both client contracts and subcontractor agreements in one system?
  **A:** Yes. Contracko supports any contract type. You can organize client MSAs and SOWs alongside subcontractor agreements, link them to the same project, and make sure IP assignments from subcontractors align with what you have committed to clients.

- **Q:** Is Contracko useful for agencies running 10 or more concurrent projects?
  **A:** Contracko is built for teams managing multiple active contracts. Filters and the dashboard view let you see upcoming deadlines across all projects at once, so you can prioritize without checking each contract individually.

## Related industries

Explore how Contracko helps similar industries streamline their contract workflows.

### [Software & SaaS](https://contracko.com/industries/software-saas)

### [IT Services](https://contracko.com/industries/it-services)

### [Consulting](https://contracko.com/industries/consulting)

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