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Without a transfer, the developer remains the owner of your app.
Explicitly stipulate the copyright on the source code (Article 2 of the Copyright Act) and access to the app store in the agreement — otherwise, you will be tied to a single supplier after delivery.

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How does it work?
Our services include a free consultation, a draft document, a revision round, and a final document. We invoice after sending the draft document.

Experience with legal services for entrepreneurs since 2001
Lawyers and legal professionals.Direct contact with a specialist who thinks practically.
Fixed rates.Where possible, clarity regarding costs in advance.
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An incorrect document often provides a false sense of security.
You think everything is taken care of, but only discover whether the document actually works during a conflict or claim.

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Free intake

We discuss your company, the purpose of the document, and the key risks.

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Draft or check

We draft a custom document or review your existing document legally.

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Final version

You will receive a final version with instructions on correct usage.

Mr. Jaime Boogaers
Mr. Jaime Boogaers
Corporate Law
Attorney, 16 years of experience

A legal document must not only be legally correct. Above all, it must align with how the entrepreneur will actually use the document

  • Lawyers and in-house counsel
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About us

Our expertise

Our lawyers and in-house counsel specialize in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents and contracts. We look not only at the legal text but also at how you use the document in practice.

Custom solutions for your industry

Every business operates differently. That is why we take your industry, customers, working methods, and specific risks into account.

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  • Active since 2001
  • Lawyers and in-house counsel
  • Fixed rates in advance
  • Tailored legal solutions for entrepreneurs
  • Thousands of agreements per year
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from 99.- per document

Do you already have a document, but are unsure if it is still correct? We check content, risks, and practical usability.

  • Our legal expert spends 0.5 to 1.5 hours on the check
  • Telephone intake with a lawyer
  • Checks on content, risks, and practical usability
  • Attention to liability, payment, and termination
  • Concrete points for improvement and legal advice
  • Delivered within 3 working days, express delivery possible
from 199.- per document

Is your document outdated, copied, generated with AI, or no longer suitable? We check and adjust the document.

  • Our legal expert spends 1.5 to 2.5 hours checking and making adjustments
  • Telephone intake with a lawyer
  • Verification of the existing document
  • Adaptation to your business and working methods
  • Suitable for new services, customers, or risks
  • Delivered within 5 working days, express delivery possible

About us

Our expertise

Our lawyers and in-house counsel specialize in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents and contracts. We look not only at the legal text but also at how you use the document in practice.

Custom solutions for your industry

Every business operates differently. That is why we take your industry, customers, working methods, and specific risks into account.

Our facts

  • Active since 2001
  • Lawyers and in-house counsel
  • Fixed rates in advance
  • Tailored legal solutions for entrepreneurs
  • Thousands of agreements per year

Reviews (21)

Thijs

The review of the document was thorough. The flexibility to add an extra provision at the last minute was highly appreciated. The document was accepted flawlessly by our investors.

Gerard

The initial outline of the approach aligned seamlessly with what we had in mind. We received valuable tips on how to present the documents to our clients in practice. Fantastic value for money for this level of expertise.

Suzanne

From the intake, it was clear what we could expect. The content aligned well with our company. The document was flawlessly accepted by our investors.

Roy

We quickly gained a clear picture of the possibilities. The contract was formulated in such a way that both parties felt good about it. Fantastic value for money for this level of expertise.

Bilal

Our company's specific needs were listened to carefully beforehand. The document was clearly tailored to our working methods. Fantastic value for money for this level of expertise.

Mirjam

The contact felt professional and approachable. The feedback we received on our own concept was incredibly insightful and useful. A reliable partner striving for perfection in their documents.

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We urgently needed a lawyer and were helped immediately. We appreciated the honesty when it turned out that a specific request of ours was legally unfeasible. A party that delivers on what it promises on its website.

Bram

The intake was personal and concrete. They managed to get a stalled negotiation moving again by proposing a smart compromise. These documents will undoubtedly save us a lot of headaches in the future.

Lina

We were looking for certainty and received it immediately in the first meeting. The translation of our wishes into watertight legal provisions was impressive. Everything was delivered neatly and on time.

Raymond

Our assignment was accepted with great enthusiasm and professionalism. The setup of the cooperation agreement was logical and very well structured. The quality fully met our expectations.

Kevin

Our company was carefully inquired about. The guidance during the drafting of the general terms and conditions was invaluable. The quality fully met our expectations.

Mick

No time was wasted on unnecessary formalities. The continuous thinking from the entrepreneur's perspective was a breath of fresh air. Everything was delivered neatly and on time.

Nassim

The friendly approach immediately put us at ease. The documents were neatly formatted and delivered directly in our house style. These documents will undoubtedly save us a lot of headaches in the future.

Abdel

The approachability of this firm is a real plus. The lawyer managed to strike exactly the right balance between legal precision and readability. The document was accepted flawlessly by our investors.

Niels

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Floor

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Manon

They really thought along with our situation. It was nice that they didn't charge by the hour for a simple extra question. Our customers respond positively to the clear general terms and conditions.

Dennis

We needed a custom solution, and that was handled well. The feedback we received on our own concept was incredibly insightful and useful. It is clear that they have a passion for entrepreneurship.

Jurre

We quickly gained the certainty we were looking for. The concept was clear and practically applicable. The service was professional and personal.

Samira

We had many questions, but these were answered patiently and promptly. The atmosphere during the discussions was always relaxed but highly focused on results. The document was accepted flawlessly by our investors.

Sofia

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Meet our office

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Why MKB Juristen?

Since 2001, we have been active as a no-nonsense legal firm for entrepreneurs. We quickly get to the heart of the matter: with a thorough assessment, clear answers, and a document that works practically.

  • Nationwide coverage
  • First consultation free and without obligation
  • Fixed rates where possible
  • Affordable legal advice from lawyers and legal experts
  • Always a response within 4 hours

First, see how we work

A legal document requires trust. You see immediately who we are, how we help entrepreneurs, and why we do not work with standard templates.

  • You can view our working method before submitting an application
  • You will get a feel for the office and the people faster
  • The video supports the choice for customized legal solutions
  • After that, you can immediately request a quote or intake

What you can expect from us

We translate your situation into a legal document that you can actually use. You won't receive a loose template, but a document tailored to your business, agreements, and risks.

  • A clear roadmap: intake, concept, revision round, and final version
  • Practical explanation on how to use the document
  • Legal attention to liability, payment, and termination
  • Where possible, provide clarity in advance regarding price and delivery time
Are you unsure whether you should have the document drafted, checked, or amended?
During the initial consultation, we will determine the sensible course of action together. Afterward, you will know exactly where you stand.

Why customization?

A legal document only works well if it aligns with your business, agreements, risks, and industry. That is why we do not work with a standard generator, but with legal experts who assess your situation.

  • Prepared for your company
  • Telephone consultation included
  • No standard template
  • Review by legal specialists

What do you get?

You will receive a legal document that is practical and aligns with the agreements you wish to make.

  • Draft document or legal review
  • One adjustment round
  • Clear explanation where necessary
  • Fixed price where possible

The founders of MKB Juristen

Our organization consists of several small teams working within various legal fields. Each legal field has its own senior in-house counsel and/or lawyers.

Denian Wielhouwer

Corporate lawyer in corporate law & business expert

Denian Wielhouwer

Annelore Hendriks

Corporate lawyer, corporate law, administrative law

Annelore Hendriks

Ilja van Driel

Corporate law attorney, employment law

Ilja van Driel

Jaime Boogaers

Corporate law, ICT & privacy law, energy law attorney

Jaime Boogaers
Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

The right agreement depends on your app and collaboration. These choices determine the content.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Would you like to become the owner of the app? In that case, an explicit transfer of the copyright is required.
Do you work with a fixed scope or agile? With agile, you handle acceptance and payment per sprint.
Who publishes in the app store? That determines on whose account and under whose responsibility the app is located.
Do you need the source code? Arrange for a transfer or an escrow arrangement to prevent supplier dependency.
Does the app process personal data? In that case, additional GDPR documents are mandatory.
Clauses and provisions

What should be included in an app development agreement?

These are the aspects that cause the most discussion in practice, with the legal point of attention.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Scope and specifications Always Describe what the app must be able to do; a vague scope leads to extra work and conflict.
Delivery and acceptance Always Determine how and when delivery and testing take place, optionally per phase or sprint.
Copyright and source code Always Explicitly transfer the copyright (Article 2 of the Copyright Act) and arrange access to the source code.
App store publication Always Agree on who publishes and on whose developer account the app is located.
Maintenance and updates Always Specify who maintains the app and under what conditions.
Payment Always Link payment to milestones or accepted deliverables.
Liability and warranty Always Limit liability and arrange for a warranty against defects.
Privacy and data Regarding personal data Arrange a data processing agreement and a privacy statement.
Use in practice

How do you use the agreement correctly?

The agreement only works if you use it at the right times. Please note the following.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
Before the start Define scope, schedule, and price Avoid disputes about what has been agreed.
Upon delivery Test and formally accept per delivery Without acceptance, it remains unclear whether delivery has been made.
Upon publication Check who owns the store account Otherwise, you will lose control of your app.
After delivery Guarantee maintenance and access to the source code Avoid being tied to the developer.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes in an app development agreement

We see these errors most often, with major consequences for ownership and continuity.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
No transfer of copyright You receive only a right of use Explicitly transfer copyright and source code.
App on the developer's account You cannot access your own app Publication to your own developer account.
Blurry scope Endless extra work Define specifications and acceptance criteria.
No maintenance agreements Downtime after delivery Arrange maintenance, updates, and SLA.
Privacy forgotten GDPR violation Add Data Processing Agreement and Privacy Statement.
Risk profile

Which app project do you have and what do you pay attention to?

The emphasis varies by project. If you recognize your situation, you know where the focus should lie.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
Custom app from scratch Completely new development Copyright, source code, and acceptance per phase.
Further development of existing app Work on existing code Rights to existing and new code, and escrow.
App with user data Processes personal data GDPR documents and security.
App via an agency abroad International cooperation Applicable law, IP and dispute resolution.
Additional documents

What else do you need in addition to this agreement?

The app development agreement governs the development. In these situations, you need an additional document.

Situation Supplementary document Why
You are having general software built, not specifically an app Software Development Agreement For custom software in a broader sense.
You license the app to end users EULA app software license For the terms of use towards users.
The app processes personal data via a supplier Data Processing Agreement Required for processing on behalf of others (Article 28 GDPR).
Explanation of this document

Drafting an app development agreement, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what app development agreements are, when they are needed, and which risks they must cover. That is why we explain below what this document entails, what to look out for, and why customized legal solutions are important.

What is an app development agreement?

An app development agreement specifies how, when, and at what price a developer builds a mobile app for you. It regulates the scope, delivery and acceptance, ownership of the source code and copyright, maintenance, and publication in the app stores. Without a proper agreement, you often only receive a right of use, while the developer remains the owner.

Who gets the copyright to the app?

If the developer builds the app, the copyright generally rests with him; without an agreement, you only acquire a right of use. If you wish to become the owner yourself — and be able to have the app further developed by someone else — the agreement must explicitly transfer the copyright to you (Article 2 of the Copyright Act).

Scope, sprints, and acceptance

Define what the app must be able to do, how delivery and acceptance proceed, and what happens in the event of additional work. If you work in phases or sprints, arrange acceptance per delivery so that you manage based on results rather than an undefined end product.

App store requirements and publication

Apple and Google have their own requirements for apps and developer accounts. Agree on who publishes, whose account the app will be hosted on, and who is responsible if the app is rejected or removed. This prevents you from being unable to access your own app after delivery.

Maintenance, source code and privacy

Arrange for maintenance, updates, and access to the source code (possibly via an escrow arrangement) so that you are not tied to a single supplier. If the app processes personal data, you also require a data processing agreement and a proper privacy statement.

Have an app development agreement drafted

Our legal experts draft a custom app development agreement with a clear scope, acceptance, IP transfer, and App Store terms. Fixed price upfront and a free consultation.

Are you unsure whether your document is legally correct? We would be happy to assess the sensible course of action: drafting, reviewing, or amending.
Request a quote

Why not use a standard document?

A standard document often seems like a quick solution, but usually does not fully align with your company, agreements, risks, and way of working. Our legal experts draft documents that fit your situation.

Standard document
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Not tailored to your business
Tailored to your company, industry, and working methods
No control over your specific situation
Consultation with a lawyer and assessment of your risks
Possibly outdated or incomplete
Verification of current and practical provisions
No personal explanation
Explanation regarding the use of the document

A standard document seems cheap, until it doesn't fit your situation properly. That is why we provide custom legal solutions tailored to your business.

Custom solutions per industry and company

Every business operates differently and faces different legal risks. Therefore, we tailor the document to your industry, customers, agreements, and way of working.

Webshops & e-commerce

Focus on online sales, delivery, returns, complaints, payment, digital products, and consumer regulations.

Business services

Attention to the assignment, additional work, liability, payment, termination, and reliance on client information.

Construction, installation & execution

Attention to planning, delivery, warranties, additional work, materials, delays, and liability risks.

Software, SaaS & digital services

Attention to licenses, availability, support, updates, data, intellectual property, and limitation of liability.

Trade, supply & wholesale

Attention to delivery, transport, payment, retention of title, warranties, delivery times, and international agreements.

Consultants, freelancers & advisors

Attention to scope, best efforts obligations, cancellation, payment, liability, and confidential information.


A legal document only has value if it suits your practice. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at how you use the document in your business.

Common mistakes with legal documents

A legal document often seems simple, but small errors can have major consequences later on. In practice, we see that entrepreneurs run the greatest risk when a document does not align well with their business, agreements, or way of working.

  • Using a standard document that does not suit the company
  • Forgot important agreements regarding payment, delivery, liability, or termination
  • Have a document generated without legal review
  • Continuing to use old documents while the company has changed
  • Not knowing how the document should be used correctly in practice

A legal document only prevents problems if it suits your situation. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at your company, agreements, and risks.

Why is a standard document often not enough?

Because a standard document does not take into account your industry, customers, risks, and specific agreements, important provisions may be missing or not align well with your practice.

Can I create a legal document myself using AI?

AI can assist in creating text, but does not independently assess whether the document is legally appropriate, complete, and usable for your business. Legal review therefore remains important.

When do I need to have my document checked?

Have your document checked if your business has changed, you have new customers or services, you have doubts about existing agreements, or the document has not been updated for a long time.

Will I also receive an explanation about the use of the document?

Yes. We explain how to use the document in practice, what to look out for, and which steps are important to prevent disputes afterwards.

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