SOFTWARE ESCROW · MADE IN SAUDI ARABIA
Your systems keep running, whatever happens to their vendor
Escrow.sa is a Saudi software-escrow platform: we keep an encrypted copy of your critical systems’ source code with a neutral third party inside the Kingdom, an expert engineer verifies every deposit actually runs, and the code is released only when the conditions you both agreed on are met.
30-minute online session — no commitment · or see pricing →
Built in line with the CST software-escrow guideline (Communications, Space & Technology Commission) — November 2025
What if the vendor stopped tomorrow?
The development company shut down, pivoted away, or tripled its prices — because it knows you have no alternative.
The system your organization depends on every day has become a black box: nobody can maintain it, upgrade it, or even migrate it.
Multi-million-riyal projects freeze and compliance obligations slip — because the source code lived in one place, with one party.
A software escrow agreement exists to break that equation.
From signature to peace of mind — three steps
This is your journey from day one: automated deposits, human verification, fair release.
1
Sign & connect — protected from day one
A tripartite e-signed agreement between vendor, beneficiary and escrow agent, then a direct repository connection.
✓ E-signature with bilingual documents
✓ GitHub / GitLab connected in minutes
✓ Automatic sync every 10 minutes
2
We verify & monitor — no sealed envelopes
An expert engineer builds and runs every deposit to confirm it works, and the platform documents everything.
✓ Every deposit actually executed
✓ SHA-256 fingerprint for every version
✓ Permanent, tamper-proof audit trail
3
Release only when needed — fair to both sides
If support stops or an agreed trigger occurs, the release request goes through a controlled review, then the code is handed to the beneficiary.
✓ Clear release triggers in the agreement
✓ Legal, technical and administrative review
✓ Secure, documented delivery
100%
Hosted inside Saudi Arabia
Every deposit
Verified by an expert engineer
10 minutes
Repository sync interval
Tripartite
A neutral agreement protecting both sides
From SAR 1,500
Per month — no hidden fees
What makes Escrow.sa different?
Most escrow services store a copy and hope for the best. We verify, localize, and control the release.
Escrow that actually runs your code
We execute every deposit and confirm it works — so when you need it, you get a working system, not a sealed envelope of unknowns.
Fully hosted inside the Kingdom
Code, agreements, encryption keys and audit logs — every byte stays in Saudi Arabia, with no cross-border copies.
A neutral tripartite agreement
Vendor, beneficiary and escrow agent e-sign under the Saudi Electronic Transactions Law, with bilingual documents and verification fingerprints.
Controlled, documented release
Release requests pass legal, technical and administrative review, and every step is recorded in a permanent, tamper-proof audit trail.
For beneficiaries
A government entity, bank or company relying on systems from external vendors? Guarantee business continuity even if the vendor goes bankrupt or stops support — with an up-to-date, verified copy of the code, released to you under clear conditions.
For vendors and startups
Big clients hesitate to sign with you over continuity concerns? An escrow agreement breaks that barrier: your code remains yours and protected, and your client gets the reassurance they need to sign.
Questions people ask before signing
Can anyone see our source code?
No. Deposits are encrypted in transit and at rest, every access is written to the audit trail, and the code is only opened when the release conditions agreed in the contract are met — ask for a detailed walkthrough in an intro session →
How long does setup take?
Drafting and signing the agreement takes a few days, and connecting the repository takes minutes — then syncing runs automatically every 10 minutes with zero effort from you. Book now and start this week →
Is the agreement legally binding?
Yes — a tripartite agreement e-signed under the Saudi Electronic Transactions Law, with bilingual documents, built in line with the CST software-escrow guideline. Request a sample agreement in your session →
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Ready to protect your most critical digital assets?
A 30-minute session where we understand your needs and draft your first agreement — with no commitment.
Plans from SAR 1,500/month · Hosted and stored inside the Kingdom · Aligned with the CST guideline