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Source Code Escrow, also called Software Escrow, means to store source code of a depositor and to release it to a beneficiary in case certain event occurs. Software escrow is widely used by companies who developed software to protect their source or by companies who invested in the software companies to protect their investment.

A Company can deliver 42escrow, as trusted party, the source code of a software they developed. 42escrow stores the software securely and releases it to an Investor in certain events. The event could be insolvency of the Company but also any other event agreed on. The Source Code Escrow ensures the developer that his software is secure and the Investor that he will be provided with the software.

SaaS (Service as a Software) imposes certain requirements for Escrow Services. In principle it is similar to a regular Source Code Escrow. Basically, the difference is that SaaS customers do not have direct access to a running copy of the software and, in particular, to its own user data. This leads to the problem that you cannot use the software without the vendors support.

Our Solution is to offer a real-time repository for SaaS Escrow. SaaS Escrow contains source code, data, virtual machines and all other elements required to ensure the viability of a SaaS product. In case the vendor is no longer able to provide its service, you can still use the software and your data will be preserved.

Escrow Agreements are an essential part of all our Escrow Solutions. The Agreement is to be concluded by the developer, the beneficiary and 42law. The contract contains all necessary provisions about the contracting parties, the event of release and the procedure to be followed upon the occurrence of the event.

Full verification is the only guarantee that a party can actually take on the role of software owner in the event of a release. The investment in the software is meaningfully protected by ensuring that the owner of the software deposits the source code of the software to the extent required.