Who owns your code?
If a freelancer or agency built your software without a written IP assignment, ownership can be disputed right when you sell, license or raise money.
Technology law · Bogotá
Tech, SaaS and startup contracts in Colombia, built around your product
We draft and review the contracts your digital business needs to sell, hire talent and protect your code in Colombia. Plain language, tailored to how your product actually works, in English or Spanish.
- SaaS agreements, software licenses and digital platforms
- NDAs and IP assignments to protect your code and ideas
- Terms of service and Colombian data privacy policy
Reply in under 3 business hours. Online anywhere or in person in Bogotá by appointment.
The problem
A generic contract can cost you your product
Many tech companies run on templates from the internet or handshake deals. That works until a customer complains about downtime, a developer walks off with the code or the SIC asks how you handle user data.
Unlimited liability
A SaaS agreement with no service levels or liability caps leaves you exposed to claims for outages, data loss or failures you cannot control.
Data privacy fines
If your platform collects user data, Colombia’s Law 1581 of 2012 requires a data policy and valid consent. SIC fines can reach 2,000 monthly minimum wages.
Services
Contracts and legal documents for digital businesses
We draft each document from scratch or review the ones you already have, based on your business model, your customers and your real risks.
SaaS agreements
Subscription terms, SLAs, liability caps, customer data ownership, renewal, termination and data portability.
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Software and licensing
License agreements, custom development, maintenance and support, implementation and reseller deals.
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Platforms and marketplaces
Rules between platform, sellers and users, payments, commissions and dispute resolution.
NDAs
Protect your idea, code and business information before sharing it with partners, investors or candidates.
IP assignments
So the code, designs and content built by employees, freelancers or agencies belong to your company.
Terms and data privacy
Terms of service for your website or app and a data processing policy that meets Colombian law.
How we work
How we handle your contracts
01Assessment
You tell us about your business model and what you need. If you already have contracts, we review them.
02Proposal
We send you the scope of work and a quote before we start.
03Drafting
We draft documents tailored to your business, in English or Spanish.
04Revisions and delivery
We go through each document with you, make the changes and explain how to use it.
Fully remote across Colombia, with service in English for companies abroad.
SaaS and software contracts
In a SaaS business, the contract is part of the product
It defines what your customer gets, what happens when the service fails, who owns the data and how the relationship ends. A solid agreement speeds up B2B sales and prevents disputes when something goes wrong.
We tailor every clause to your pricing model: per seat, subscription, usage based or per project.
Clauses we review
- Scope of service and uptime commitments (SLA)
- Liability caps and indemnities
- IP ownership of the software and improvements
- Ownership, use and return of customer data
- Information security and confidentiality
- Pricing, auto renewal and termination
- Governing law and dispute resolution, including foreign customers
Tech startups
The legal paperwork your startup needs at each stage
We work with tech startups from the idea to the funding round. No unnecessary documents and no big firm fees: just what you need, when you need it.
Launch
Setting up your SAS (Colombian company), founders’ agreement, trademark registration and NDAs for early partners.
Growth
Customer, SaaS or license agreements, developer contracts with IP assignment, terms, data policy and tech vendor contracts.
Fundraising
Investor ready documentation, clear IP ownership, review of investment agreements and corporate structuring to scale.
Clients
Client experiences
“I am the CEO of Pharol in Chile and Colombia, a company that sells health products. We were very pleased to have Alejandro Quintana as our lawyer to register our trademarks with the SIC and to launch this project in Colombia.”
Felipe Fleiderman
Pharol“Soft Group provides marketing services across Latin America. Alejandro Quintana’s support was essential for us to register our trademark in Colombia.”
Aldo Pareto
Soft Group Colombia“Dk Diskon is the brand behind our technology products. Today we are happy to have our trademark registered thanks to Alejandro’s advice.”
Cristian Castiblanco
Dk Diskon
The statements in this section were made by their authors and are published with their permission. They reflect personal, individual experiences and are not a promise or guarantee of results in other matters. Each case depends on its own facts, evidence, authorities, third parties and applicable law. Results obtained in past matters do not guarantee future results. Translated from the original Spanish.
Your lawyer
Alejandro Quintana Vega
Lawyer from Universidad del Rosario with 13+ years advising growing companies, digital businesses and startups. He handles every case personally.
- Specialist in Commercial Law, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- Master’s in Intellectual Property, Industrial Law and New Technologies, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
- Master’s in Artificial Intelligence, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
- Lecturer at universities in Colombia, Mexico and Poland
FAQ
What clients usually ask us
What should a SaaS agreement include?
At a minimum: scope of service, uptime levels, pricing and renewal, liability caps, IP ownership, customer data ownership and handling, confidentiality and termination.
Who owns software a freelancer built for me?
It depends on the contract. The assignment of economic rights should be in writing. If you do not have one, we can help you put it in place.
Can software be registered in Colombia?
Yes. Software is protected by copyright and can be registered with the National Copyright Office (DNDA). It is optional, but it serves as proof of authorship and ownership.
When do I need an NDA?
Before sharing sensitive information with investors, partners, vendors, prospects or candidates: your code, business model, customers or numbers.
Is a data privacy policy mandatory?
Yes, if your company collects personal data such as names, emails or phone numbers. Law 1581 of 2012 requires it and the SIC can fine you for not complying.
Do you draft contracts in English?
Yes. We draft and review contracts in English for companies that sell to or contract with parties abroad.
How much does a tech contract cost?
It depends on the type of document and its complexity. We send you a quote before we start, with no commitment.
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