Learn about the types of Software Source Code Escrow Agreements, Software Escrow Agreement release conditions and download a sample below. This practice note addresses key issues in drafting and negotiating a software source code escrow agreement involving an independent thirdparty escrow agent.Eight crucial steps are outlined: assessing risk, determining deposit content, budgeting, selecting an escrow agent, negotiating contracts, prompt verification. The Escrow Company offers an array of verification services to mitigate potential risks with software escrow arrangements. TÃœV SÃœD securely stores the software source code during the contractual period and makes it available to the user under contractually stipulated terms. Software escrow is a service that protects all parties involved in a software license agreement and makes sure that everyone is secured. A software escrow agreement can provide companies with protection and peace of mind. Software escrow is a service that protects all parties involved in a software license agreement. Customer in the event the developer is unable to or unwilling to finish the project. Escrow would have had to have been established already.