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The Agile Software Development Agreement is designed for use in the Malaysian jurisdiction when engaging external developers or development firms for software projects using agile methodology. This document becomes necessary when organizations require custom software development with flexible, iterative delivery processes. It incorporates provisions compliant with Malaysian legislation including the Contracts Act 1950, Digital Signature Act 1997, and Personal Data Protection Act 2010. The agreement specifically addresses the unique aspects of agile development such as sprint planning, continuous delivery, and adaptive planning, while ensuring proper protection of intellectual property rights and maintaining clear accountability for deliverables.

1. Parties: Identification of the parties entering into the agreement, including registered addresses and company details

2. Background: Context of the agreement, brief description of the project, and parties' intentions

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including agile-specific terminology

4. Scope of Services: High-level description of the software development services and project objectives

5. Agile Development Process: Framework for sprint planning, iterations, and development methodology

6. Project Governance: Roles and responsibilities, communication protocols, and decision-making processes

7. Acceptance Criteria and Testing: Standards for accepting deliverables and testing procedures

8. Change Management: Process for handling changes to requirements and scope

9. Payment Terms: Fee structure, payment schedule, and related financial terms

10. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and licensing of developed software and materials

11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

12. Data Protection: Compliance with PDPA and data handling requirements

13. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and termination provisions

14. Warranties and Indemnities: Standard warranties and indemnification obligations

15. General Provisions: Boilerplate clauses including governing law, notices, and dispute resolution