1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties, including full legal names, addresses, and registration details
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' intentions
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the software development services to be provided
5. Project Management and Governance: Project management structure, reporting lines, and decision-making processes
6. Development Methodology: Agreed development methodology (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and delivery approach
7. Deliverables: Specific outputs and deliverables to be provided under the agreement
8. Timeline and Milestones: Project timeline, key milestones, and delivery dates
9. Acceptance Testing: Procedures for testing and accepting deliverables
10. Change Control: Process for managing changes to scope, specifications, or requirements
11. Charges and Payment: Fees, payment terms, and invoicing procedures
12. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and licensing of pre-existing and newly created IP
13. Data Protection and Security: Obligations regarding data protection, privacy, and information security
14. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
15. Warranties and Representations: Warranties regarding services, deliverables, and general legal compliance
16. Liability and Indemnification: Limitations of liability and indemnification obligations
17. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and termination rights
18. Force Majeure: Rights and obligations in case of force majeure events
19. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including notices, assignment, and amendments
20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Qatar law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
