| Legal consulting/ advice in the creation of the necessary agreements between a software producer, the end-user and Merak. Merak keeps a constant vigil on forthcoming European legislation in regard to such material.
The agreement is a guarantee for the user. In the event the software supplier should be taken over or suffer bankruptcy, the user can still acquire and benefit from the contracted source codes.
Software Escrow is a positive marketing tool for the software firm, the owner of the program. He values the fact that the source code is maintained with a neutral third party and can only be released as contracted terms and conditions are adhered to. It is a guarantee of the continuity of his product.
The professionals at MERAK are able to provide neutral monitoring of the software given into their custodial care. If desired, these specialists can be on hand for both the delivery and the periodic updates of the source codes.
It represents a sound and sensible provision in continuity assurance for the user. |
