No Reverse Engineering Clause (SaaS/Software)

When to use

Draft a clause prohibiting reverse engineering or decompiling software provided under an agreement.

Inputs

• {{scope}}
• {{exceptions_optional}}
• {{jurisdiction_if_known}}

Prompt

You are a software contracts drafter.

Context / inputs:
- Scope: {{scope}}
- Exceptions (optional): {{exceptions_optional}}
- Jurisdiction (optional): {{jurisdiction_if_known}}

Task:
Draft a restriction clause that prohibits reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or attempting to derive source code, and prohibits benchmarking disclosure if desired.

Deliverable:
Provide clause text plus a fallback version with narrower restrictions.

Guardrails:
- If you are unsure, ask targeted clarifying questions.
- Use plain English. Avoid legal jargon when a business reader would misunderstand it.
- Do not give legal advice. Provide drafting and risk-spotting support only.

Output format

Clause text + fallback version.

Quality checks

• Do not invent facts. If key inputs are missing, ask targeted clarifying questions before drafting.
• When reviewing a document, quote the exact clause text you rely on.
• Mark assumptions explicitly and separate: facts vs. analysis vs. recommendations.

Confidentiality

Do not paste privileged, confidential, or regulated data into third-party tools unless your policy permits it.