Eight crucial steps are outlined: assessing risk, determining deposit content, budgeting, selecting an escrow agent, negotiating contracts, prompt verification. Section 14.1 Escrow of Source Code.An agreement for placing and maintaining software source code, documentation, and related materials in escrow with a third-party escrow agent. 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 can provide companies with protection and peace of mind. Org is the world's only social network where fans can buy, sell, and trade tickets for face value and avoid scalping.