Tina There was a significant law case in NZ about 10 years ago where a developer developed software used by a casino. Eventually there was a dispute over the source code and the developer LOST It was appealed several times but I'm sure the developer lost every time
I think it mainly related to lack of documentation etc My apps always start off with a story about ownership and "click here if you agree" Refer http://www.andrewbrown.co.nz/recent/pacificsoft.asp Its quite an old case but still significant I think, especially since our laws are not that different from Oz S On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 10:25 AM, Tina Currie <[email protected]> wrote: > Thank you all so much for the replys. Styze - I need an "I like" button > too. > > We've discussed escrow too - they wanted to keep the source code with their > lawyer. Not happening! As far as I'm concerned that's not even close to > an > independent 3rd party. Here in Australia I've looked into databank.com.au > but have never used them before. > > I like your comments Frank on giving them an option at the outset of the > project and also am glad too Bill that like you said, I've identified the > Shark early in the piece and are taking steps not to become "dinner". > > Just wanted to make sure I was on the right page with regards to software > source ownership. > > I'll leave it on hold at the moment and wait for their lawyer to get back > to > me with their terms for the contract. I think the dangerous assumption > they > have made is that we will automatically agree to them! > > Thanks again, > > > Tina Currie > DataHouse > www.datahouse.com.au > > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[email protected] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
