Case Summary: Discrepancies in the Software Development Project

In the bustling tech hub of Silicon Valley, a software development project has sparked legal disputes between the startup, InnovateX, and the freelance developer, Alex Rivera. InnovateX, aiming to launch a new app, engaged Alex to develop the software with several specific features in mind, discussed extensively during preliminary meetings. Both parties eventually signed a written contract. After the project was completed, InnovateX found that several features they believed were agreed upon were missing from the final product. InnovateX claims these features were part of the verbal agreements made during the initial discussions. Alex, on the other hand, argues that the contract he signed only included the features explicitly stated in the written document and that InnovateX did not request additional features during the project development. InnovateX is now seeking a remedy through contract reformation, claiming there were mistakes in understanding the true scope of the agreement.

$-$Analyze whether the contract between InnovateX and Alex can be considered void or voidable based on the information provided. Discuss the relevant factors that would determine the contract$$s status.

$-$Evaluate the potential mistakes that might have occurred during the formation of the contract. Consider both unilateral and mutual mistakes and their impacts on the contract$$s validity.

$-$Discuss the principle of contract reformation and its applicability in resolving the dispute between InnovateX and Alex. Detail the conditions under which reformation may be granted.