Wondering if The Tech Contracts Master Class™ is for you? Read on for a handy summary of what it offers you.
This was easily the most helpful, on-point and productive training I’ve received … Really fantastic to get a deep dive on these issues … Would recommend to anyone. (Master Class student testimonial)
Our Tech Contracts Master Class™ series taught by David Tollen covers the key terms in contracts for software and other IT offerings including AI, and related professional services. In four recorded courses, each about 2 hours, contracting professionals get prepared to better understand – and more confidently draft and negotiate – these contracts. The Master Class breaks down complex contract concepts into plain‑English guidance you can use right away – and revisit for more than 3 months.
Free Samples! Pick up some actionable content, and check out the teaching style, by viewing select lessons from each Master Class, with no obligation – on our YouTube channel’s playlist.
Curriculum:
Please visit each class’ individual sales page (linked immediately below) to view its specific curriculum. (But return to the series page to purchase as a series – with a volume discount.)
- Master Class #1: Introduces technology contracts and their key issues, then turns to the “prime” clause – the central promise from each party (customer, vendor, distributor.) Topics include: role of intellectual property (IP); key types of tech contracts; on-premise software licenses; subscriptions for SaaS and other cloud services; software ownership transfers; payment; and more …
- Master Class #2: Covers terms related to data and other, relatively “commercial,” issues. Topics include: Data rights, such as control and security terms, including related to generative AI and other forms of machine learning; technical specifications; service level agreements (SLAs); acceptance terms; and more …
- Master Class #3: Covers key terms governing liability – often the most negotiated clauses in any contract. Topics include: Indemnity; warranty; limit of liability; vendor liability for third parties (or lack thereof); liquidated damages; and more …
- Master Class #4: Addresses clauses related to the end of the relationship, some special clauses, and open source software. Topics include: transition and deconversion; alternate dispute resolution (ADR) terms; feedback and other special IP terms; open source software (OSS) licenses; and more …
“… more and more technology providers are adopting SaaS model in software delivery. As a technology sourcing professional, this course provides a high level abstract of the contract components that I am working on everyday.” (Master Class student testimonial.)
Resources:
- Slides: Students may download the slides used in each course.
- Certificates: Students may download a certificate of completion from each course.
- Sample Clauses: Lessons provide sample clause language – often conveniently linked to word versions downloadable from our website’s Clause Library.
More Course Details:
- Your instructor is David Tollen, author of The Tech Contracts Handbook, attorney, expert witness, lecturer at UC Berkeley Law, and sought-after speaker.
- Purchase Options & Volume Discount: Each Master Class is available for purchase individually. But purchasing as a series provides a discount of nearly 15% off the individual purchase price.
- Enroll and receive access for 100 days (when purchased individually, or as Master Class series), or 130 days (when purchased in special cost-saving bundles: Master Class and AI Deep Dive Pack; Master Class and Tools Pack).
- Length: Appx. 2 hours each, c. 8 1/4 hours for series.
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE): California – 8 hours general self-study CLE credit for series. See here for more details about our CLE, and each course’s sales page for its specific offering.
- Questions? Please check out our website here. Still have a question? Please contact us.
Some fine print: Tech Contracts Academy®, LLC is not a law firm, does not provide legal services, and its publications and courses are for general informational purposes only. They are not to be considered and do not provide legal advice. Course participation is subject to Terms of Use and Privacy Policies, available for review prior to purchase. Course details are subject to change.