Unit description
This unit deals with the essential elements of contracting on-line, include the way in which contracts can be entered into electronically, the current best practice for incorporating electronic terms and conditions and the way in which shrink-wrap, click-wrap and web- wrap agreements work. The learner is further provided with an overview of Intellectual Property law concepts specifically related to software and technology services contracts.
In addition this unit provides a summary of the different types of procurement processes and general concepts relevant for IT contracts.
Summary of learning outcomes
To achieve this unit a learner must:
- Understand other forms of contracting
- Understand IP concepts relevant to IT contracts
- Understand the procurement process
- Understand warranties, service levels, termination, assignment and novation