Common use of Computer Programs and Software Clause in Contracts

Computer Programs and Software. The parties agree that any and all computer programs and software and related information, including but not limited to reporting packages, system formats and other system information and user documentation, developed by a party shall remain the property of the party which developed it and the other party will not use such programs, software, and related information, or disclose it to any third party, at any time during or after the term of this Agreement, without the express written consent of the party which developed it. Upon termination of this Agreement, all such programs, software and related information, along with systems, manuals, procedures and equipment provided by one party to the other, shall be returned immediately to the party which provided it.