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Exhibit 99.1 change in control

CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT

This Change Of Control Agreement ("Agreement") is made by
and between Chordiant Software, Inc. (the "Company") and Steve Vogel
("Executive"). This Agreement will become effective upon its execution by both
parties hereto (the "Effective Date").

RECITALS

Whereas Executive is employed by the Company pursuant to
the terms of Executive's offer letter from the Company;

Whereas Executive has been granted option(s) to purchase
shares of the Company's Common Stock pursuant to the applicable stock option
agreement(s) and stock option plan(s) ("Prior Grants");

Whereas in the future, Executive may be granted
additional options to purchase the Company's Common Stock, subject to the
Board's sole discretion (together with Prior Grants, "Options"); and

Whereas the Company believes it is imperative to provide
Executive with accelerated vesting of the Options, as well as other severance
benefits, in the event that Executive is terminated without Cause (as defined
herein) or resigns for Good Reason (as defined herein) in connection with a
Change of Control (as defined herein).

Now, Therefore, in consideration of the foregoing, the
mutual covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration,
the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

    	Termination of Employment.
    	At-Will Employment. Executive's employment is at-will, which means
      that the Company may terminate Executive's employment at any time, with or
      without advance notice, and with or without Cause. Similarly, Executive
      may resign his/her employment at any time, with or without advance notice
      or Good Reason. Executive shall not receive any compensation of any kind,
      including, without limitation, severance benefits, following Executive's
      last day of employment with the Company (the "Termination Date"), except
      as expressly provided herein, as otherwise agreed in writing between
      Executive and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, or as provided
      in any plan documents governing the Options. Executive shall devote all
      reasonable efforts to the performance of Executive's duties, and shall
      perform such duties in good faith. 
	Termination Related to a Change of Control. If Executive's
      employment is terminated without Cause or Executive resigns for Good
      Reason within ninety (90) days prior to or twelve (12) months after a
      Change of Control, and Executive signs a release substantially in the form
      (whichever is applicable) attached hereto as Exhibit A (the
      "Release"), then the Company shall provide Executive with the following
      severance benefits:
      	The Company shall make severance payments to Executive in the form
        of continuation of Executive's base salary in effect on the Termination
        Date for six (6) months following the Termination Date (the "Severance
        Period"). These payments will be made on the Company's ordinary payroll
        dates and will be subject to standard payroll deductions and
        withholdings. 
	The Company will pay Executive an amount equal to one-half (1/2) of
        Executive's annual bonus. The bonus will be calculated at one of the
        following rates, whichever is higher: (1) as if both Executive and the
        Company achieved one hundred (100) percent of their specified
        performance objectives; or (2) the actual performance of the Company and
        Executive as measured against the specified performance objectives. This
        amount will be paid over the entire Severance Period on the Company's
        ordinary payroll dates, in equal installments, and will be subject to
        standard payroll deductions and withholdings.
	The Company will pay the premiums necessary to continue Executive 's
        life and health insurance during the Severance Period.
	The time period in which Executive is required to repay any
        promissory note, loan or other indebtedness to the Company shall be
        extended by sixty (60) months.
	The Company will accelerate the vesting of the Options such that the
        greater of the following shall vest within ten (10) days after the date
        Executive signs the Release: (a) 50% of the unvested shares as of the
        Termination Date subject to the Options (after taking into account any
        additional acceleration of vesting Executive may be receiving under any
        plan document(s) governing the Options instituted prior to or after this
        Agreement is executed); or (b) all such shares that would have vested if
        Executive had worked for the Company for twelve (12) additional months
        beyond the Termination Date. This acceleration of vesting will be in
        addition to any acceleration of vesting that the Executive would
        otherwise receive under the Company's 2000 Nonstatutory Equity Incentive
        Plan, the Company's 1999 Equity Incentive Plan, or any other plan
        document(s) governing the Options. Executive shall have sixty (60)
        months to exercise any vested Options in addition to any time specified
        in the plan document(s) governing the Options. The Options shall
        continue to be governed by the terms of the applicable stock option
        agreements and stock option plan documents.
	With respect to any Prior Grant intended to be an incentive stock
        option, the acceleration of the vesting of the Prior Grant and the
        extension of the time that Executive shall have to exercise the Prior
        Grant as provided in Paragraph 1(b)(iv) of this Agreement are deemed to
        be a modification of the Prior Grant within the meaning of Section
        424(h) of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code"). Such modification shall
        result in the granting of a new option as of the date of execution of
        this Agreement, including providing a new grant date for purposes of
        starting the holding period specified in Section 422(a)(1) of the Code
        and for purposes of the provision that the option price be not less than
        the fair market value of the stock at the time such option is granted as
        specified in Section 422(b)(4) of the Code. If Executive and the Company
        agree that the Prior Grant shall remain an incentive stock option and if
        the new option meets the requirements for incentive stock options
        specified in Section 422(b) of the Code, and the $100,000 per year
        limitation specified in Section 422(d) of the Code as of the date of
        execution of this Agreement, then the unexercised portion of the Prior
        Grant shall be appropriately modified as to the date of grant and the
        option price; provided, however, that the option price shall be the
        greater of the original option price of the Prior Grant or the fair
        market value of the stock on the date of execution of this Agreement. If
        Executive and the Company do not agree that such Prior Grant shall
        remain an incentive stock option, then the Prior Grant shall be deemed
        to be a nonstatutory stock option as of the date of execution of this
        Agreement, and the Prior Grant shall be appropriately modified to
        reflect such changed status.

      
	Termination For Cause Procedure. The Company may not terminate
      Executive's employment for Cause unless and until Executive receives a
      copy of a resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a
      majority of the Board of Directors of the Company ("Board") finding that
      in the good faith opinion of the Board, Executive was guilty of the
      conduct constituting "Cause" and specifying the particulars thereof in
      detail. The Company shall provide Executive with reasonable notice of the
      Board vote and an opportunity for Executive, together with Executive's
      counsel, to be heard before the Board.

    
	Definitions.
    	Definition of Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, "Cause" shall
      mean that Executive has committed, or there has occurred, one or more of
      the following events: (1) conviction of any felony or misdemeanor
      involving moral turpitude, fraud or act of dishonesty against the Company;
      (2) a finding by the Board, after a good faith and reasonable factual
      investigation, that Executive has engaged in gross misconduct; or (3)
      material violation or material breach of any Company policy or statutory,
      fiduciary, or contractual duty of Executive to the Company; provided,
      however, that in the event that any of the foregoing events occurs,
      the Company shall provide notice to Executive describing the nature of
      such event and Executive shall thereafter have ten (10) days to cure such
      event if such event is capable of being cured. 
	Definition of Good Reason. For purposes of this Agreement, "Good
      Reason" shall mean that any one of the following events occurs during the
      Executive's employment with the Company without Executive's consent: (i)
      any reduction of Executive's annual base salary (including bonus) as of
      the time period immediately preceding the Change of Control, except to the
      extent that the annual base salary (including bonus) of all other officers
      of the Company is similarly reduced; (ii) any material reduction in the
      package of benefits and incentives provided to the Executive, or any
      action by the Company which would materially and adversely affect the
      Executive's participation or reduce the Executive's benefits under any
      such plans, except to the extent that such benefits and incentives of all
      other officers of the Company are similarly reduced; (iii) any material
      change in Executive's position or responsibilities (including the person
      or persons to whom Executive has reporting responsibilities) that
      represents an adverse change from Executive's position or responsibilities
      as in effect at any time within ninety (90) days preceding the date of the
      Change of Control or at any time thereafter, excluding for this purpose an
      isolated, insubstantial and inadvertent action not taken in bad faith that
      is remedied by the Company promptly after notice thereof is given by
      Executive; (iv) the Company's requiring Executive to relocate to any place
      outside of a twenty-five (25) mile driving distance of Executive's current
      work site, except for reasonably required travel on the business of the
      Company or its affiliates that is not materially greater than such travel
      requirements prior to the Change in Control or unless Executive accepts
      such relocation opportunity; or (v) any failure to pay Executive any
      compensation or benefits to which Executive is entitled within fifteen
      (15) days of the date due. Executive may terminate his or her employment
      for Good Reason so long as Executive tenders his resignation to the
      Company within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of the event which
      forms the basis for his resignation for Good Reason. Executive shall
      provide written notice to the Company describing the nature of the event
      which forms the basis for Executive's resignation for Good Reason, and the
      Company shall thereafter have ten (10) days to cure such event. 
	Definition of Change of Control. For purposes of this Agreement, a
      "Change of Control" means: (i) a dissolution, liquidation or sale of all
      or substantially all of the assets of the Company; (ii) a merger or
      consolidation in which the Company is not the surviving corporation; (iii)
      a reverse merger in which the Company is the surviving corporation but the
      shares of the Company's common stock outstanding immediately preceding the
      merger are converted by virtue of the merger into other property, whether
      in the form of securities, cash or otherwise; (iv) the acquisition by any
      person, entity or group within the meaning of Section 13(d) or 14(d) of
      the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or
      any comparable successor provisions (excluding any employee benefit plan,
      or related trust, sponsored or maintained by the Company or any Affiliate
      of the Company) of the beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule
      13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act, or comparable successor rule) of
      securities of the Company representing at least fifty percent (50%) of the
      combined voting power entitled to vote in the election of directors; or
      (v) an acquisition by the Company of an unaffiliated company, for cash or
      stock of the Company, in which some or all of the members of senior
      management of the acquired company are retained by the Company for
      employment by the acquired company or the Company.

    
	Gross Up Provision.
    	In the event that any payment and the value of any benefit
      (collectively, "Payments"), or any portion thereof, received or to be
      received by Executive would otherwise be subject to excise tax under
      Section 4999 of the Code, then the Company or the acquiring or successor
      entity to the Company shall pay to Executive within ninety (90) days of
      the date Executive becomes subject to the Excise Tax, an additional amount
      (the "Excise Tax Gross-Up Payment") such that the net amount retained by
      the Executive, after deduction of (i) any Excise Tax on the Payments and
      (ii) any federal, state and local income or employment tax and Excise Tax
      upon the payment provided for by this section 3, shall be equal to the
      Payments, reduced by the amount of any United States federal, state and
      local income or employment tax liability of the Executive if the Payments
      were not subject to the Excise Tax.
	For purposes of determining whether any of the Payments will be
      subject to the Excise Tax and the amount of such Excise Tax:
      	Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by
        Executive in connection with transactions contemplated by a Change in
        Control or Executive's termination of employment (whether pursuant to
        the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement or agreement
        with the Company), shall be treated as "parachute payments" within the
        meaning of Section 280G of the Code or any similar or successor
        provision, and all "excess parachute payments" within the meaning of
        Section 280G or any similar or successor provision shall be treated as
        subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel selected
        by the Company such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do
        not constitute parachute payments, or such excess parachute payments (in
        whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services
        actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G (or any similar or
        successor provision of the Code) in excess of the base amount within the
        meaning of Section 280G (or any similar or successor provision of the
        Code), or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax.
	The amount of the Payments which shall be treated as subject to the
        Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of (i) the total amount of the
        Payments or (ii) the amount of the excess parachute payments within the
        meaning of Section 280G.
	The value of any non-cash benefits or any deferred payment or
        benefit shall be determined by the accounting firm that is the Company's
        outside auditor at the time of such determination, which firm must be
        reasonably acceptable to Executive (the "Accounting Firm") in accordance
        with the principles of Section 280G of the Code.

      
	For purposes of determining the amount of the Excise Tax Gross-Up
      Payment, Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the
      highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in
      which the Excise Tax Gross-Up Payment is to be made and state and local
      income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and
      locality of Executive's residence on the date the Excise Tax Gross-Up
      Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income
      taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local
      taxes.
	In the event that the Excise Tax is subsequently determined to be less
      than the amount taken into account under this section 3, Executive shall
      repay to the Company at the time that the amount of such reduction in
      Excise Tax is finally determined the portion of the Excise Tax Gross-Up
      Payment attributable to such reduction (plus the portion of the Excise Tax
      Gross-Up Payment attributable to the Excise Tax and federal, state and
      local income tax imposed on the Excise Tax Gross-Up Payment being repaid
      by Executive if such repayment results in a reduction in Excise Tax and/or
      a federal, state or local income tax deduction) plus interest on the
      amount of such repayment at the rate provided in Section 1274(b)(2)(B) of
      the Code.
	In the event that the Excise Tax is determined to exceed the amount
      taken into account under this section 3 (including by reason of any
      payment the existence or amount of which cannot be determined at the time
      of the Excise Tax Gross-Up Payment), the Company shall make an additional
      Excise Tax Gross-Up Payment in respect of such excess (plus any interest
      payable with respect to such excess) at the time that the amount of such
      excess is finally determined in accordance with the principles set forth
      in this section 3.
	All determinations required to be made under this section 3 shall be
      made by the Accounting Firm. The Company shall cause the Accounting Firm
      to provide detailed supporting calculations of its determinations to the
      Company and Executive. Notice must be given to the Accounting Firm within
      fifteen (15) business days after an event entitling Executive to any
      Payments under this Agreement. All fees and expenses of the Accounting
      Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. The Accounting Firm's
      determinations must be made with substantial authority (within the meaning
      of Section 6662 of the Code).

    
	Other Employment Terms and Conditions. The employment relationship
    between the parties shall be governed by the general employment policies and
    procedures of the Company, including those relating to the protection of
    confidential information and assignment of inventions; provided, however,
    that when the terms of this Agreement differ from or are in conflict with
    the Company's general employment policies or procedures, this Agreement
    shall control. 
	General Provisions.
    	This Agreement, including all exhibits hereto, constitutes the
      complete, final and exclusive embodiment of the entire agreement between
      the parties with regard to the subject matter hereof. It is entered into
      without reliance on any promise or representation, written or oral, other
      than those expressly contained herein, and it supersedes any other such
      promises or representations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in
      this Agreement shall affect the parties' obligations under the Stock
      Agreements or the Executive's Employee Proprietary Information and
      Inventions Agreement. This Agreement cannot be modified except in a
      writing signed by Executive and a duly-authorized member of the Board.
	Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be
      interpreted in such a manner as to be effective under applicable law. The
      invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall
      not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
      Agreement. Any invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified so as
      to be rendered valid and enforceable in a manner consistent with the
      intent of the parties insofar as possible.
	The Executive's or the Company's failure to insist upon strict
      compliance with any provision of this Agreement or the failure to assert
      any right the Executive or the Company may have hereunder shall not be
      deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or any other provision or
      right of this Agreement.
	This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which
      shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together will
      constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile signatures shall be
      deemed as effective as originals.
	This Agreement is intended to bind and inure to the benefit of and be
      enforceable by Executive, the Company and their respective successors,
      assigns, heirs, executives and administrators, except that Executive may
      not assign any of his duties hereunder and he may not assign any of his
      rights hereunder without the written consent of the Company.
	If either party hereto bring any action to enforce such party's rights
      hereunder, the prevailing party in any such action shall be entitled to
      recover such party's reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in
      connection with such action.
	For purposes of construction, this Agreement shall be deemed to have
      been drafted by the Company, and the rule of construction of contracts
      that ambiguities are construed against the drafting party shall be applied
      against the Company.
	Any notice required to be given or delivered to the Company under the
      terms of this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to the Corporate
      Secretary of the Company at its principal corporate offices. Any notice
      required to be given or delivered to Executive shall be in writing and
      addressed to Executive at the address indicated herein or to the last
      known address provided by Executive to the Company. All notices shall be
      deemed to have been given or delivered upon: personal delivery; three (3)
      days after deposit in the United States mail by certified or registered
      mail (return receipt requested); one (1) business day after deposit with
      any return receipt express courier (prepaid); or one (1) business day
      after transmission by facsimile.

    

In Witness Whereof, the parties have executed this
Agreement as of the day and year written below.

                              /s/ Steve Vogel 

                              
                              Steve Vogel

                              
                              Address: 

                              
                              

                              
                              Date: 4/27/01

                              
                              Chordiant software, Inc.

                            
                          

                        
                        /s/ Sam Spadafora 

                        
                        Name: Sam Spadafora

                        Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

                        Date: 4/27/01

                            
                          
                        
                      
                    
                  
                
              
            
          
        
      
    
  

Exhibit A - Release Agreements

Exhibit A

RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES UNDER 40 YEARS OF AGE

In exchange for the severance benefits I am receiving to
which I would not otherwise be entitled, I hereby release, acquit and forever
discharge the Company, and its officers, directors, agents, servants, employees,
attorneys, shareholders, successors, assigns and affiliates, of and from any and
all claims, liabilities, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, attorneys'
fees, damages, indemnities and obligations of every kind and nature, in law,
equity, or otherwise, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed
and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way related to agreements, events,
acts or conduct at any time prior to and including the execution date of this
Release Agreement, including but not limited to: all such claims and demands
directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way connected with my employment
with the Company or the termination of that employment; claims or demands
related to salary, bonuses, commissions, stock, stock options, or any other
ownership interests in the Company, vacation pay, fringe benefits, expense
reimbursements, severance pay, or any other form of compensation; claims
pursuant to any federal, state or local law, statute, or cause of action
including, but not limited to, the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;
the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the California Fair
Employment and Housing Act, as amended; tort law; contract law; wrongful
discharge; discrimination; harassment; fraud; defamation; emotional distress;
and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS RELEASE INCLUDES A RELEASE OF ALL
KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS. In giving this release, which includes claims which
may be unknown to me at present, I acknowledge that I have read and understand
Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows: "A general
release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to
exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him
must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor." I hereby
expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under that section and
any law of any jurisdiction of similar effect with respect to my release of any
unknown or unsuspected claims I may have against the Company.

Dated: Agreed: 

[Employee's Name]

RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES 40 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

In exchange for the severance benefits I am receiving to
which I would not otherwise be entitled, I hereby release, acquit and forever
discharge the Company, and its officers, directors, agents, servants, employees,
attorneys, shareholders, successors, assigns and affiliates, of and from any and
all claims, liabilities, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, attorneys'
fees, damages, indemnities and obligations of every kind and nature, in law,
equity, or otherwise, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed
and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way related to agreements, events,
acts or conduct at any time prior to and including the execution date of this
Release Agreement, including but not limited to: all such claims and demands
directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way connected with my employment
with the Company or the termination of that employment; claims or demands
related to salary, bonuses, commissions, stock, stock options, or any other
ownership interests in the Company, vacation pay, fringe benefits, expense
reimbursements, severance pay, or any other form of compensation; claims
pursuant to any federal, state or local law, statute, or cause of action
including, but not limited to, the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;
the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the federal Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended ("ADEA"); the California
Fair Employment and Housing Act, as amended; tort law; contract law; wrongful
discharge; discrimination; harassment; fraud; defamation; emotional distress;
and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

I acknowledge that I am knowingly and voluntarily waiving and
releasing any rights I may have under the ADEA, as amended. I also acknowledge
that the consideration given for the waiver and release in the preceding
paragraph hereof is in addition to anything of value to which I was already
entitled. I further acknowledge that I have been advised by this writing, as
required by the ADEA, that: (a) my waiver and release do not apply to any rights
or claims that may arise after the execution date of this Release; (b) I have
been advised hereby that I have the right to consult with an attorney prior to
executing this Release; (c) I have twenty-one (21) days to consider this Release
(although I may choose to voluntarily execute this release earlier); (d) I have
seven (7) days following my execution of this Release to revoke my agreement to
it; and (e) this Release will not be effective until the date upon which the
revocation period has expired, which will be the eighth day after this Release
is executed by me. 

I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS RELEASE INCLUDES A RELEASE OF ALL
KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS. In giving this release, which includes claims which
may be unknown to me at present, I acknowledge that I have read and understand
Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows: "A general
release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to
exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him
must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor." I hereby
expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under that section and
any law of any jurisdiction of similar effect with respect to my release of any
unknown or unsuspected claims I may have against the Company.

Dated: Agreed: 

[Employee's Name]Exhibit 99.1 change in control

CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT

This Change Of Control Agreement 
("Agreement") is made by and between Chordiant Software, Inc. (the
"Company") and Don Morrison ("Executive"). This Agreement will become effective
upon its execution by both parties hereto (the "Effective Date").

RECITALS

Whereas Executive is employed by the Company pursuant to
the terms of Executive's offer letter from the Company;

Whereas Executive has been granted option(s) to purchase
shares of the Company's Common Stock pursuant to the applicable stock option
agreement(s) and stock option plan(s) ("Prior Grants");

Whereas in the future, Executive may be granted
additional options to purchase the Company's Common Stock, subject to the
Board's sole discretion (together with Prior Grants, "Options"); and

Whereas the Company believes it is imperative to provide
Executive with accelerated vesting of the Options, as well as other severance
benefits, in the event that Executive is terminated without Cause (as defined
herein) or resigns for Good Reason (as defined herein) in connection with a
Change of Control (as defined herein).

Now, Therefore, in consideration of the foregoing, the
mutual covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration,
the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

    	Termination of Employment.
    	At-Will Employment. Executive's employment is at-will, which means
      that the Company may terminate Executive's employment at any time, with or
      without advance notice, and with or without Cause. Similarly, Executive
      may resign his/her employment at any time, with or without advance notice
      or Good Reason. Executive shall not receive any compensation of any kind,
      including, without limitation, severance benefits, following Executive's
      last day of employment with the Company (the "Termination Date"), except
      as expressly provided herein, as otherwise agreed in writing between
      Executive and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, or as provided
      in any plan documents governing the Options. Executive shall devote all
      reasonable efforts to the performance of Executive's duties, and shall
      perform such duties in good faith. 
	Termination Related to a Change of Control. If Executive's
      employment is terminated without Cause or Executive resigns for Good
      Reason within ninety (90) days prior to or twelve (12) months after a
      Change of Control, and Executive signs a release substantially in the form
      (whichever is applicable) attached hereto as Exhibit A (the
      "Release"), then the Company shall provide Executive with the following
      severance benefits:
      	The Company shall make severance payments to Executive in the form
        of continuation of Executive's base salary in effect on the Termination
        Date for six (6) months following the Termination Date (the "Severance
        Period"). These payments will be made on the Company's ordinary payroll
        dates and will be subject to standard payroll deductions and
        withholdings. 
	The Company will pay Executive an amount equal to one-half (1/2) of
        Executive's annual bonus. The bonus will be calculated at one of the
        following rates, whichever is higher: (1) as if both Executive and the
        Company achieved one hundred (100) percent of their specified
        performance objectives; or (2) the actual performance of the Company and
        Executive as measured against the specified performance objectives. This
        amount will be paid over the entire Severance Period on the Company's
        ordinary payroll dates, in equal installments, and will be subject to
        standard payroll deductions and withholdings.
	The Company will pay the premiums necessary to continue Executive 's
        life and health insurance during the Severance Period.
	The time period in which Executive is required to repay any
        promissory note, loan or other indebtedness to the Company shall be
        extended by sixty (60) months.
	The Company will accelerate the vesting of the Options such that the
        greater of the following shall vest within ten (10) days after the date
        Executive signs the Release: (a) 50% of the unvested shares as of the
        Termination Date subject to the Options (after taking into account any
        additional acceleration of vesting Executive may be receiving under any
        plan document(s) governing the Options instituted prior to or after this
        Agreement is executed); or (b) all such shares that would have vested if
        Executive had worked for the Company for twelve (12) additional months
        beyond the Termination Date. This acceleration of vesting will be in
        addition to any acceleration of vesting that the Executive would
        otherwise receive under the Company's 2000 Nonstatutory Equity Incentive
        Plan, the Company's 1999 Equity Incentive Plan, or any other plan
        document(s) governing the Options. Executive shall have sixty (60)
        months to exercise any vested Options in addition to any time specified
        in the plan document(s) governing the Options. The Options shall
        continue to be governed by the terms of the applicable stock option
        agreements and stock option plan documents.
	With respect to any Prior Grant intended to be an incentive stock
        option, the acceleration of the vesting of the Prior Grant and the
        extension of the time that Executive shall have to exercise the Prior
        Grant as provided in Paragraph 1(b)(iv) of this Agreement are deemed to
        be a modification of the Prior Grant within the meaning of Section
        424(h) of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code"). Such modification shall
        result in the granting of a new option as of the date of execution of
        this Agreement, including providing a new grant date for purposes of
        starting the holding period specified in Section 422(a)(1) of the Code
        and for purposes of the provision that the option price be not less than
        the fair market value of the stock at the time such option is granted as
        specified in Section 422(b)(4) of the Code. If Executive and the Company
        agree that the Prior Grant shall remain an incentive stock option and if
        the new option meets the requirements for incentive stock options
        specified in Section 422(b) of the Code, and the $100,000 per year
        limitation specified in Section 422(d) of the Code as of the date of
        execution of this Agreement, then the unexercised portion of the Prior
        Grant shall be appropriately modified as to the date of grant and the
        option price; provided, however, that the option price shall be the
        greater of the original option price of the Prior Grant or the fair
        market value of the stock on the date of execution of this Agreement. If
        Executive and the Company do not agree that such Prior Grant shall
        remain an incentive stock option, then the Prior Grant shall be deemed
        to be a nonstatutory stock option as of the date of execution of this
        Agreement, and the Prior Grant shall be appropriately modified to
        reflect such changed status.

      
	Termination For Cause Procedure. The Company may not terminate
      Executive's employment for Cause unless and until Executive receives a
      copy of a resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a
      majority of the Board of Directors of the Company ("Board") finding that
      in the good faith opinion of the Board, Executive was guilty of the
      conduct constituting "Cause" and specifying the particulars thereof in
      detail. The Company shall provide Executive with reasonable notice of the
      Board vote and an opportunity for Executive, together with Executive's
      counsel, to be heard before the Board.

    
	Definitions.
    	Definition of Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, "Cause" shall
      mean that Executive has committed, or there has occurred, one or more of
      the following events: (1) conviction of any felony or misdemeanor
      involving moral turpitude, fraud or act of dishonesty against the Company;
      (2) a finding by the Board, after a good faith and reasonable factual
      investigation, that Executive has engaged in gross misconduct; or (3)
      material violation or material breach of any Company policy or statutory,
      fiduciary, or contractual duty of Executive to the Company; provided,
      however, that in the event that any of the foregoing events occurs,
      the Company shall provide notice to Executive describing the nature of
      such event and Executive shall thereafter have ten (10) days to cure such
      event if such event is capable of being cured. 
	Definition of Good Reason. For purposes of this Agreement, "Good
      Reason" shall mean that any one of the following events occurs during the
      Executive's employment with the Company without Executive's consent: (i)
      any reduction of Executive's annual base salary (including bonus) as of
      the time period immediately preceding the Change of Control, except to the
      extent that the annual base salary (including bonus) of all other officers
      of the Company is similarly reduced; (ii) any material reduction in the
      package of benefits and incentives provided to the Executive, or any
      action by the Company which would materially and adversely affect the
      Executive's participation or reduce the Executive's benefits under any
      such plans, except to the extent that such benefits and incentives of all
      other officers of the Company are similarly reduced; (iii) any material
      change in Executive's position or responsibilities (including the person
      or persons to whom Executive has reporting responsibilities) that
      represents an adverse change from Executive's position or responsibilities
      as in effect at any time within ninety (90) days preceding the date of the
      Change of Control or at any time thereafter, excluding for this purpose an
      isolated, insubstantial and inadvertent action not taken in bad faith that
      is remedied by the Company promptly after notice thereof is given by
      Executive; (iv) the Company's requiring Executive to relocate to any place
      outside of a twenty-five (25) mile driving distance of Executive's current
      work site, except for reasonably required travel on the business of the
      Company or its affiliates that is not materially greater than such travel
      requirements prior to the Change in Control or unless Executive accepts
      such relocation opportunity; or (v) any failure to pay Executive any
      compensation or benefits to which Executive is entitled within fifteen
      (15) days of the date due. Executive may terminate his or her employment
      for Good Reason so long as Executive tenders his resignation to the
      Company within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of the event which
      forms the basis for his resignation for Good Reason. Executive shall
      provide written notice to the Company describing the nature of the event
      which forms the basis for Executive's resignation for Good Reason, and the
      Company shall thereafter have ten (10) days to cure such event. 
	Definition of Change of Control. For purposes of this Agreement, a
      "Change of Control" means: (i) a dissolution, liquidation or sale of all
      or substantially all of the assets of the Company; (ii) a merger or
      consolidation in which the Company is not the surviving corporation; (iii)
      a reverse merger in which the Company is the surviving corporation but the
      shares of the Company's common stock outstanding immediately preceding the
      merger are converted by virtue of the merger into other property, whether
      in the form of securities, cash or otherwise; (iv) the acquisition by any
      person, entity or group within the meaning of Section 13(d) or 14(d) of
      the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or
      any comparable successor provisions (excluding any employee benefit plan,
      or related trust, sponsored or maintained by the Company or any Affiliate
      of the Company) of the beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule
      13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act, or comparable successor rule) of
      securities of the Company representing at least fifty percent (50%) of the
      combined voting power entitled to vote in the election of directors; or
      (v) an acquisition by the Company of an unaffiliated company, for cash or
      stock of the Company, in which some or all of the members of senior
      management of the acquired company are retained by the Company for
      employment by the acquired company or the Company.

    
	Gross Up Provision.
    	In the event that any payment and the value of any benefit
      (collectively, "Payments"), or any portion thereof, received or to be
      received by Executive would otherwise be subject to excise tax under
      Section 4999 of the Code, then the Company or the acquiring or successor
      entity to the Company shall pay to Executive within ninety (90) days of
      the date Executive becomes subject to the Excise Tax, an additional amount
      (the "Excise Tax Gross-Up Payment") such that the net amount retained by
      the Executive, after deduction of (i) any Excise Tax on the Payments and
      (ii) any federal, state and local income or employment tax and Excise Tax
      upon the payment provided for by this section 3, shall be equal to the
      Payments, reduced by the amount of any United States federal, state and
      local income or employment tax liability of the Executive if the Payments
      were not subject to the Excise Tax.
	For purposes of determining whether any of the Payments will be
      subject to the Excise Tax and the amount of such Excise Tax:
      	Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by
        Executive in connection with transactions contemplated by a Change in
        Control or Executive's termination of employment (whether pursuant to
        the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement or agreement
        with the Company), shall be treated as "parachute payments" within the
        meaning of Section 280G of the Code or any similar or successor
        provision, and all "excess parachute payments" within the meaning of
        Section 280G or any similar or successor provision shall be treated as
        subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel selected
        by the Company such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do
        not constitute parachute payments, or such excess parachute payments (in
        whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services
        actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G (or any similar or
        successor provision of the Code) in excess of the base amount within the
        meaning of Section 280G (or any similar or successor provision of the
        Code), or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax.
	The amount of the Payments which shall be treated as subject to the
        Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of (i) the total amount of the
        Payments or (ii) the amount of the excess parachute payments within the
        meaning of Section 280G.
	The value of any non-cash benefits or any deferred payment or
        benefit shall be determined by the accounting firm that is the Company's
        outside auditor at the time of such determination, which firm must be
        reasonably acceptable to Executive (the "Accounting Firm") in accordance
        with the principles of Section 280G of the Code.

      
	For purposes of determining the amount of the Excise Tax Gross-Up
      Payment, Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the
      highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in
      which the Excise Tax Gross-Up Payment is to be made and state and local
      income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and
      locality of Executive's residence on the date the Excise Tax Gross-Up
      Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income
      taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local
      taxes.
	In the event that the Excise Tax is subsequently determined to be less
      than the amount taken into account under this section 3, Executive shall
      repay to the Company at the time that the amount of such reduction in
      Excise Tax is finally determined the portion of the Excise Tax Gross-Up
      Payment attributable to such reduction (plus the portion of the Excise Tax
      Gross-Up Payment attributable to the Excise Tax and federal, state and
      local income tax imposed on the Excise Tax Gross-Up Payment being repaid
      by Executive if such repayment results in a reduction in Excise Tax and/or
      a federal, state or local income tax deduction) plus interest on the
      amount of such repayment at the rate provided in Section 1274(b)(2)(B) of
      the Code.
	In the event that the Excise Tax is determined to exceed the amount
      taken into account under this section 3 (including by reason of any
      payment the existence or amount of which cannot be determined at the time
      of the Excise Tax Gross-Up Payment), the Company shall make an additional
      Excise Tax Gross-Up Payment in respect of such excess (plus any interest
      payable with respect to such excess) at the time that the amount of such
      excess is finally determined in accordance with the principles set forth
      in this section 3.
	All determinations required to be made under this section 3 shall be
      made by the Accounting Firm. The Company shall cause the Accounting Firm
      to provide detailed supporting calculations of its determinations to the
      Company and Executive. Notice must be given to the Accounting Firm within
      fifteen (15) business days after an event entitling Executive to any
      Payments under this Agreement. All fees and expenses of the Accounting
      Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. The Accounting Firm's
      determinations must be made with substantial authority (within the meaning
      of Section 6662 of the Code).

    
	Other Employment Terms and Conditions. The employment relationship
    between the parties shall be governed by the general employment policies and
    procedures of the Company, including those relating to the protection of
    confidential information and assignment of inventions; provided, however,
    that when the terms of this Agreement differ from or are in conflict with
    the Company's general employment policies or procedures, this Agreement
    shall control. 
	General Provisions.
    	This Agreement, including all exhibits hereto, constitutes the
      complete, final and exclusive embodiment of the entire agreement between
      the parties with regard to the subject matter hereof. It is entered into
      without reliance on any promise or representation, written or oral, other
      than those expressly contained herein, and it supersedes any other such
      promises or representations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in
      this Agreement shall affect the parties' obligations under the Stock
      Agreements or the Executive's Employee Proprietary Information and
      Inventions Agreement. This Agreement cannot be modified except in a
      writing signed by Executive and a duly-authorized member of the Board.
	Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be
      interpreted in such a manner as to be effective under applicable law. The
      invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall
      not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
      Agreement. Any invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified so as
      to be rendered valid and enforceable in a manner consistent with the
      intent of the parties insofar as possible.
	The Executive's or the Company's failure to insist upon strict
      compliance with any provision of this Agreement or the failure to assert
      any right the Executive or the Company may have hereunder shall not be
      deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or any other provision or
      right of this Agreement.
	This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which
      shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together will
      constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile signatures shall be
      deemed as effective as originals.
	This Agreement is intended to bind and inure to the benefit of and be
      enforceable by Executive, the Company and their respective successors,
      assigns, heirs, executives and administrators, except that Executive may
      not assign any of his duties hereunder and he may not assign any of his
      rights hereunder without the written consent of the Company.
	If either party hereto bring any action to enforce such party's rights
      hereunder, the prevailing party in any such action shall be entitled to
      recover such party's reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in
      connection with such action.
	For purposes of construction, this Agreement shall be deemed to have
      been drafted by the Company, and the rule of construction of contracts
      that ambiguities are construed against the drafting party shall be applied
      against the Company.
	Any notice required to be given or delivered to the Company under the
      terms of this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to the Corporate
      Secretary of the Company at its principal corporate offices. Any notice
      required to be given or delivered to Executive shall be in writing and
      addressed to Executive at the address indicated herein or to the last
      known address provided by Executive to the Company. All notices shall be
      deemed to have been given or delivered upon: personal delivery; three (3)
      days after deposit in the United States mail by certified or registered
      mail (return receipt requested); one (1) business day after deposit with
      any return receipt express courier (prepaid); or one (1) business day
      after transmission by facsimile.

    

In Witness Whereof, the parties have executed this
Agreement as of the day and year written below.

                              /s/ Don Morrison 

                              
                              Don Morrison

                              
                              Address: 

                              
                              

                              
                              Date: 4/27/01

                              
                              Chordiant software, Inc.

                            
                          
                        
                        
                        /s/ Sam Spadafora 

                        
                        Name: Sam Spadafora

                        Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

                        Date: 4/27/01

                            
                          
                        
                      
                    
                  
                
              
            
          
        
      
    
  

Exhibit A - Release Agreements

Exhibit A

RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES UNDER 40 YEARS OF AGE

In exchange for the severance benefits I am receiving to
which I would not otherwise be entitled, I hereby release, acquit and forever
discharge the Company, and its officers, directors, agents, servants, employees,
attorneys, shareholders, successors, assigns and affiliates, of and from any and
all claims, liabilities, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, attorneys'
fees, damages, indemnities and obligations of every kind and nature, in law,
equity, or otherwise, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed
and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way related to agreements, events,
acts or conduct at any time prior to and including the execution date of this
Release Agreement, including but not limited to: all such claims and demands
directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way connected with my employment
with the Company or the termination of that employment; claims or demands
related to salary, bonuses, commissions, stock, stock options, or any other
ownership interests in the Company, vacation pay, fringe benefits, expense
reimbursements, severance pay, or any other form of compensation; claims
pursuant to any federal, state or local law, statute, or cause of action
including, but not limited to, the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;
the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the California Fair
Employment and Housing Act, as amended; tort law; contract law; wrongful
discharge; discrimination; harassment; fraud; defamation; emotional distress;
and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS RELEASE INCLUDES A RELEASE OF ALL
KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS. In giving this release, which includes claims which
may be unknown to me at present, I acknowledge that I have read and understand
Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows: "A general
release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to
exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him
must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor." I hereby
expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under that section and
any law of any jurisdiction of similar effect with respect to my release of any
unknown or unsuspected claims I may have against the Company.

Dated: Agreed: 

[Employee's Name]

RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES 40 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

In exchange for the severance benefits I am receiving to
which I would not otherwise be entitled, I hereby release, acquit and forever
discharge the Company, and its officers, directors, agents, servants, employees,
attorneys, shareholders, successors, assigns and affiliates, of and from any and
all claims, liabilities, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, attorneys'
fees, damages, indemnities and obligations of every kind and nature, in law,
equity, or otherwise, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed
and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way related to agreements, events,
acts or conduct at any time prior to and including the execution date of this
Release Agreement, including but not limited to: all such claims and demands
directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way connected with my employment
with the Company or the termination of that employment; claims or demands
related to salary, bonuses, commissions, stock, stock options, or any other
ownership interests in the Company, vacation pay, fringe benefits, expense
reimbursements, severance pay, or any other form of compensation; claims
pursuant to any federal, state or local law, statute, or cause of action
including, but not limited to, the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;
the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the federal Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended ("ADEA"); the California
Fair Employment and Housing Act, as amended; tort law; contract law; wrongful
discharge; discrimination; harassment; fraud; defamation; emotional distress;
and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

I acknowledge that I am knowingly and voluntarily waiving and
releasing any rights I may have under the ADEA, as amended. I also acknowledge
that the consideration given for the waiver and release in the preceding
paragraph hereof is in addition to anything of value to which I was already
entitled. I further acknowledge that I have been advised by this writing, as
required by the ADEA, that: (a) my waiver and release do not apply to any rights
or claims that may arise after the execution date of this Release; (b) I have
been advised hereby that I have the right to consult with an attorney prior to
executing this Release; (c) I have twenty-one (21) days to consider this Release
(although I may choose to voluntarily execute this release earlier); (d) I have
seven (7) days following my execution of this Release to revoke my agreement to
it; and (e) this Release will not be effective until the date upon which the
revocation period has expired, which will be the eighth day after this Release
is executed by me. 

I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS RELEASE INCLUDES A RELEASE OF ALL
KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS. In giving this release, which includes claims which
may be unknown to me at present, I acknowledge that I have read and understand
Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows: "A general
release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to
exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him
must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor." I hereby
expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under that section and
any law of any jurisdiction of similar effect with respect to my release of any
unknown or unsuspected claims I may have against the Company.

Dated: Agreed: 

[Employee's Name]

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