The Stalirov&Co team implemented Scrum technology in contracts with the team
About company and product
Impltech is an IT company in Berlin, whose team provides such services as:
◼web and mobile development
◼UX/UI design and branding
◼development of SaaS solutions and blockchain services.
In 2021, Impltech entered the TOP APP Developers ranking according to Clutch.
Develop employment contracts with IT company’s team members.
Create contracts with IT specialists, Designers, and Business analysts to include Scrum project management technology clauses.
Realization
IT lawyers define the sprints, backlog, and user stories terms
◼Sprint is a defined period of time, after which the contractor must transfer the results of the development to the customer.
◼Backlog is a general vision of the upcoming implementation of the final product.
◼User story is a statement of work with agreed criteria for the proper performance of services.
We implement the project management rules
The parties interact as follows:
◼Discussing the backlog.
◼Setting tasks in Trello.
◼Uploading results of performed services to Google Drive.
At the beginning of every month, a specialist reports on the progress towards achieving the goals for the previous month and plans for the current month.
IT lawyers define the sprints, backlog, and user stories terms
We warn about possible changes to the user story
There may be changes in scope of work and content when providing services. Such changes are new user stories or changes to existing ones. Changes cannot be made to user stories that have already been completed by the contractor and accepted by the customer. In this case, changes are considered new user stories.
IT lawyers describe the rules of communication between parties
The parties agree that the format of their interaction requires a specialist to be available for communication with the customer and provide services for at least 160 hours per calendar month.
The contractor undertakes to check and read emails from the customer and cannot plead ignorance due to the fact that they did not see or read emails.
We protect client information from improper disclosure by limiting team discussions to approved software platforms
The contractor has the right to discuss work issues only in channels / groups / platforms provided by the customer (in Trello, Slack, JIRA, corporate email).
We determine payment procedures
100% of the remuneration is paid before the middle of the month, based on results of services performed within the previous month. The specific payment period is indicated in an invoice.
Payment of an invoice is a confirmation of performance, as well as final settlements between the parties.
The contractor issues invoices during the first 2 days of the month following the estimated month and provides a schedule from Trello for services performed in the particular calendar month.
In case of violation by the contractor of requirements for the volume of services and the minimum time per month, the actual volume and time of work are subject to payment. The customer has the right not to accept for payment the contractor's invoice, which contains an incorrect amount. In this case, the contractor is obliged to correct the invoice.
IT lawyers describe the process of issuing an invoice and accepting works
We determined how and when to transfer intellectual property rights from the specialists to Impltech
All exclusive intellectual property rights are transferred from a specialist to the IT company the moment they are uploaded to the company's repository or the company's client's repository. Issuing and paying an invoice provides evidence of the transfer from the specialist to the IT company, however, the transfer of such rights takes place regardless of the issuance and payment of the invoice.
The parties undertake to strictly maintain confidentiality and not disclose confidential information to third parties without express prior written consent. The parties also undertake to use confidential information solely to fulfill contractual obligations.
We protect confidential information
IT lawyers restricted the ability of a specialist to poach Impltech’s customers and create competing products
The specialist agrees that during the term of the contract and 1 year after its termination, he/she will not engage in competitive business activities without prior consent from the Impltech.
Also, the specialist will not directly or indirectly induce clients and other contractors to stop working with the Impltech or poach Impltech’s employees or customers.
