Bug Bounty Security Researcher Terms & Responsible Disclosure Agreement

Protect Your Platform with a Clear Bug Bounty Agreement

A well-structured bug bounty program is essential for modern software companies, SaaS platforms, and any organization handling sensitive user data. This Bug Bounty Security Researcher Terms & Responsible Disclosure Agreement template provides a professional foundation for engaging with the security research community while protecting both parties.

Why This Template Matters

Security researchers need clear guidelines on what's in scope, what actions are permitted, and how they'll be compensated. Your organization needs legal protection and a structured process for handling vulnerability reports. This template bridges that gap with comprehensive terms that cover responsible disclosure policies, payout criteria, testing boundaries, and safe harbor provisions that protect researchers acting in good faith.

Built for Security Teams and Legal Compliance

This form is designed for cybersecurity teams, IT security managers, product security leads, and legal departments at software companies, SaaS platforms, fintech companies, and technology startups building responsible vulnerability disclosure programs. It captures researcher information, confirms understanding of program rules, and creates a legally binding agreement that protects all parties.

Automate Your Bug Bounty Workflow

Use Stepper to automate what happens after a researcher accepts your terms. Route researcher information to your security team, create tracking tickets in your project management system, send welcome emails with submission guidelines, and trigger different workflows based on researcher experience level or the scope they're testing.

Professional and Compliant

Paperform's document-style editor makes it easy to present complex legal terms in a clear, readable format. Add your company branding, include relevant security badges, and embed the form directly on your security page or responsible disclosure landing page. With SOC 2 Type II compliance and robust security features, Paperform ensures your researcher agreements are captured securely and stored with complete audit trails.

Start building trust with the security research community today with a clear, comprehensive bug bounty agreement that protects everyone involved.