In addition to these resources, we offer a wide range of training courses about information technology contracting. More information is available here: https://courses.techcontracts.com/

#1 Bestseller From the ABA IP Section

THE TECH CONTRACTS HANDBOOK: CLOUD COMPUTING AGREEMENTS, SOFTWARE LICENSES, AND OTHER IT CONTRACTS FOR LAWYERS AND BUSINESSPEOPLE

The Tech Contracts Handbook is a practical and accessible reference and training manual on IT contracts, authored by Tech Contracts Academy’s founder David Tollen, and published by the American Bar Association.

Now in its 3rd edition, it’s a clause-by-clause “how to” guide on cloud computing agreements, software licenses, technology services agreements, and other IT contracts — covering the issues at stake and offering negotiation tips and sample contract language.

Since the first edition’s  publication in 2010, the Handbook has regularly been the #1 bestseller from the IP Section of the ABA, and one of the ABA’s top 3 to 5 sellers overall. And, in the Spring of 2026, the third edition reached Amazon #1 bestseller status, in two categories: Business Contracts Law, and Computer & Internet Law.

It’s used in multiple law school courses (including David’s at UC Berkeley), and is widely used and relied upon by lawyers and other contracting professionals, procurement professionals, and even tech salespeople.

In April 2025, The Tech Contracts Handbook‘s 3rd edition became available in Mandarin, with bilingual contract clauses. (Translated by Kara Plastich, published by New Sharing Culture Enterprise CO in Taiwan, the Mandarin version is available at: https://sharing.com.tw/product/index/2ED25.)

The Tech Contracts Handbook (3rd ed., in English) is available on Amazon and other retailers, or directly from the American Bar Association. Please see purchase links below.

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*The third edition of the Tech Contracts Handbook (2021) remains quite up to date. Do read also our 2024 blog for some technical corrections and updates.

The Tech Contracts Handbook is for both lawyers and businesspeople, including contract managers, procurement officers, corporate counsel, startup CFOs, and anyone else responsible for contracts. Most important, it uses simple English, like a good contract.

Topics Covered Include:

  • • Software-As-A-Service (SAAS) Subscriptions
  • • Data Security
  • • Indemnities
  • • Open Source Software
  • • Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • • Clickwraps, Browsewraps, Scrollwraps, Shrinkwraps, And Sign-In-Wraps
  • • Non-Compete And Non-Solicitation Clauses
  • • Intellectual Property (IP) Protection
  • • Arbitration
  • • Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • • Limitations Of Liability
  • • Technology Escrows
  • • Software/Copyright Licensing
  • • Rights In Feedback

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Testimonials

"David's expertise and deep knowledge of tech contracts is unparalleled, and his training has had a transformative impact on our team's skills and capabilities. He has an exceptional ability to break down complex concepts into practical frameworks that our attorneys can readily apply in their day-to-day work. "
Shannon YavorskyPartner, Orrick
"Every tech lawyer should take this course. David has mastered the ability to deliver complex tech concepts in simple fashion."
Recent Trainee
“... Tollen’s Tech Contracts Handbook offers a comprehensive mix of plain-language guidance and tech licensing best practices. Tollen (writes) with an expert hand, born of his experience drafting and negotiating tech agreements in Silicon Valley’s virtual trenches.”
Tom JevensCorporate Counsel, Google Inc.; Lecturer, Santa Clara University School of Law
“An exceptionally helpful and concise book that should be on the desk of every lawyer who drafts licenses and contracts or wants to learn how…”
Ian BallonExecutive Director Of Stanford Law School’s Center For E-Commerce; Tech Law Author
“Once again David Tollen has done the impossible ... taken one of best treatises on IP contracting and made it even better.”
H. Ward ClassenLegal Counsel, Accenture, LLP; author of Software Licensing for Licensees and Licensors
I wanted to extend a huge thank you to David Tollen for delivering such an insightful and dynamic workshop at our recent summit …. The subject matter couldn’t have been more relevant, and David’s clear, engaging style made it a highlight of the event.
Tali KaufmanGlobal Event Producer, World Commerce & Contracting

ANYONE RESPONSIBLE FOR SOFTWARE LICENSES OR CLOUD CONTRACTS BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

  • • Procurement and contract managers
  • • IT staff and project managers
  • • Lawyers – both In-House and at law firms
  • • Tech Sales People
  • • Insurance agents (reviewing SaaS, software, and cloud contracts)
  • • Executives

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