[Verse 1] You've got a contract on your desk tonight Filled with jargon that could start a fight Don't just sign that dotted line so fast Legal landmines hide in every clause Service levels promise ninety-nine But what happens when servers decline? Penalties and credits, who will pay? SLAs define the rules of play [Chorus] S-L-A keeps systems running clean Liability caps protect your team I-P assignment, who owns the code? Non-compete clauses block the road When lawyers call, don't hesitate Complex contracts need professional weight [Verse 2] Intellectual property's a tricky game Who owns the app when profits came? Work for hire or joint creation Read the fine print, check the nation Liability caps put limits down Million-dollar lawsuits can't compound But gaps in coverage leave you bare Damages beyond what contracts share [Chorus] S-L-A keeps systems running clean Liability caps protect your team I-P assignment, who owns the code? Non-compete clauses block the road When lawyers call, don't hesitate Complex contracts need professional weight [Bridge] Non-compete can trap your engineers Prevent them moving for several years Geographic limits, time restrictions Read the scope of these prohibitions [Verse 3] When technical terms start piling high And indemnification makes you cry That's the moment, pick up the phone Legal counsel guides you safely home Revenue at stake or patents claimed Merger talks or lawsuits named Don't be penny-wise but pound-foolish Professional help keeps contracts cool-ish [Chorus] S-L-A keeps systems running clean Liability caps protect your team I-P assignment, who owns the code? Non-compete clauses block the road When lawyers call, don't hesitate Complex contracts need professional weight [Outro] Contract review's not just paperwork Hidden clauses always seem to lurk Four key terms and legal aid Smart CTOs get contracts made
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