Who owns code if its written by one person with another person directing [on hold]

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I have an Issue that I need some info on.

Basically what Im looking to find out is if I create software,and someone else gives me direction on what they want the software to look like,e.g. an image here,this font of text and it must behave in a certain way.

Also some of the code was not developed on my computer and there is no official agreement in place.

Not looking to screw anyone over here but need to protect myself if things go sour.

Do I own the software or is it jointly owned?

Thanks

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