Software escrow is a mechanism through which a software's source code is deposited with a neutral thirdparty escrow agent. Secure your SaaS investment with ESCROWSURE, the leading provider of SaaS Escrow solutions in South Africa.Trust ESCROWSURE for peace of mind. Eight crucial steps are outlined: assessing risk, determining deposit content, budgeting, selecting an escrow agent, negotiating contracts, prompt verification. The basic ingredients of the standard escrow agreements are the same. A software escrow agreement is a legal arrangement where the source code of a software application is securely deposited with a neutral third party. This practice note addresses key issues in drafting and negotiating a software source code escrow agreement involving an independent thirdparty escrow agent. A software escrow agreement serves as a continuity solution for business critical software and sas applications. Software escrow is a universal and frequent used tool to minimize risks and supplier dependency. Escrow4all focuses on high-end, active escrow arrangements.