Software & SaaS
Vectis Law advises software companies and SaaS providers across the full product lifecycle – from initial structuring through commercial launch, scaling, and exit. Our work spans licensing architecture, subscription model design, platform terms of service, end-user agreements, and the regulatory intersections that software products increasingly face. We understand that legal frameworks must enable product velocity, not constrain it. Whether you are structuring a freemium tier, negotiating an enterprise license, navigating open-source compliance, or preparing for acquisition due diligence, we bring a practitioner's fluency in software development processes to every engagement.
Key Services
- SaaS subscription agreement drafting and negotiation
- Software licensing models (perpetual, subscription, usage-based, hybrid)
- Platform terms of service, acceptable use policies, and end-user license agreements
- Open-source license compliance and contribution policies
- API terms of use and developer agreements
- White-label and reseller agreement structuring
- Software escrow and business continuity arrangements
Regulatory Landscape
Software and SaaS businesses in India operate within a regulatory framework that includes the IT Act 2000, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2021, the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020, and the Copyright Act 1957 (software provisions). We help clients navigate these intersecting regimes to ensure compliance without compromising product development velocity.
Who We Serve
Our software and SaaS practice serves SaaS startups, enterprise software companies, platform businesses, open-source projects with commercial offerings, and software resellers and distributors. We work with companies at every stage – from founding teams drafting their first terms of service through to mature businesses structuring complex enterprise licensing programmes.