Free Managed Service Provider Contract Template
Managed Service Provider Contract
This Managed Service Provision Agreement (henceforth "Agreement") is entered into as of this day of [Day/ Month/ Year] (henceforth "Effective Date"), between [Your Company Name], having its principal place of business at [Your Company Address], referred to as the "Client" herein, and [Service Provider Company Name], having its principal place of business at [ServiceProvider Company Address], referred to as the "Service Provider" herein.
1. Scope of Services
The Service Provider agrees to provide the following managed IT services to the Client: network security, cloud migration, and ongoing IT support. The specifics of these services will be agreed upon by both parties based on the Client’s specific IT infrastructure.
2. Service Level & Standards
The Service Provider shall maintain the level of service defined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA) attached to this Agreement. The SLA sets out the expected level of service, response times, and availability, and the Client’s recourse if the Service Provider fails to meet these standards.
3. Pricing
The Client will compensate the Service Provider for services rendered according to the fee schedule defined in Schedule A of this Agreement. Payment is due by the Client to the Service Provider on the [Payment Date] of each month.
4. Data Protection and Security
The Service Provider agrees to comply with all relevant data protection laws and regulations in all jurisdictions in which the parties operate. The Service Provider will take all appropriate security measures to ensure that any data held on behalf of the Client is secure against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
5. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information received from the other party or learned during the term of this Agreement. This commitment to confidentiality will survive the termination of this Agreement.
6. Term and Termination
This agreement commences from the Effective Date and continues until [End Date 2050] unless sooner terminated according to the provisions of this Agreement.
7. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of this Agreement shall first be attempted to be resolved through amicable negotiations. In the event such negotiations fail, disputes shall be settled by arbitration by the rules of the jurisdiction of [Jurisdiction, Place].
8. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Specific State or Country] and each party submits to the jurisdiction of the courts in the territory mentioned above.
9. Amendments
Any amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties to be valid.
Executed by the duly authorized representatives of the parties as of the Effective Date:
[Your Name]
[Your Company Name]
Date: [Date Signed]
[Service Provider's Name]
[Service Provider Company Name]
Date: [Date Signed]