Free B2B SaaS Contract Template - Word

A founder-friendly, balanced contract to secure your revenue and protect your IP. Ready to customize for your jurisdiction.

Secure Your Startup with a Professional SaaS Agreement

Launching a B2B software product requires more than just great code; it requires a legal framework that protects your recurring revenue and intellectual property. This Free B2B SaaS License Agreement Template is designed for early-stage and growing SaaS companies looking for a balanced, professional starting point. The template is simple, efficient, and market standard. Comments are included in the margin help you customize the contract to your needs.

Unlike generic contracts generated by AI, this template is tailored specifically for the Software as a Service (SaaS) model. It has been used to sign dozens of millions of dollars worth of SaaS at enterprise level. It addresses the unique nuances of cloud-hosted software, including:

  • Subscription & Term Logic: Clearly defined "Effective Date" and "Term" structures with built-in provisions for annual fee adjustments (inflation protection).

  • Intellectual Property (IP) Protection: Strong language ensuring you retain full ownership of your software, algorithms, and data , while granting customers a limited, non-transferable right to use the platform.

  • Risk Management: Industry-standard limitations of liability capped at 12 months of fees and mutual indemnification clauses to protect both you and your enterprise clients.

  • Commercial Clarity: Explicit distinctions between "Recurring Fees" (subscriptions) and "One-Time Fees" (setup/onboarding) to prevent billing disputes.

Whether you are closing your first enterprise deal or standardizing your sales process, this adaptable Word document helps you look professional and close deals faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Once you submit the form, the Word document will be sent automatically to the email address you provide. The document includes margin comments to guide you through the customization process. Please ensure you enter a valid email address to receive the download link immediately.

  • This template is primarily designed for B2B (Business-to-Business) relationships. It includes fields for corporate contact information and assumes the customer is a legal entity rather than an individual consumer. While some clauses apply to B2C, consumer laws (like cooling-off periods) are strictly regulated and are not covered in this standard B2B text.

  • Yes. To help founders keep up with inflation and costs, the template includes an "Annual Fees Adjustment" clause. It is currently set to automatically increase fees by 3% upon every renewal term, though you can edit this percentage in the Word document before signing.

  • The agreement explicitly states that the Licensor (you) retains all rights, title, and interest in the software, code, and algorithms. It also includes specific restrictions preventing customers from reverse-engineering your platform, building competitive products, or "scraping" your data.

  • The template is drafted with "neutral" legal language suitable for many common law jurisdictions (like the US, UK, and Canada). It includes a placeholder variable ($incorporation_jurisdiction) allowing you to specify the governing law (e.g., "Laws of California" or "Laws of Quebec") that will apply to the contract.

  • Yes. While this template provides a professional and balanced foundation, every SaaS business has unique risks and requirements. It is highly recommended to have a qualified attorney review your final agreement to ensure it complies with your local laws and specific business model. Feel free to contact me directly if you need professional legal assistance with your review.