Free B2B SaaS Contract Template
B2B SaaS Contract
This Business-to-Business Software as a Service (B2B SaaS) Contract ("Contract") is entered into on [Date], by and between:
[Provider Name], a company registered under the laws of [Jurisdiction], having its principal place of business at [Provider's Address] ("Provider"), and
[Your Name], a company registered under the laws of [Jurisdiction], having its principal place of business at [Your Company Address] ("Client").
Provider and Client are collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party."
1. Parties Involved
Provider:
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[Provider Name]
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[Provider's Address]
Client:
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[Your Name]
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[Your Company Name]
2. Service Agreement
2.1. Provision of Services
The provider, in this agreement, substantively consents to offer the forthcoming outlined software services, hereafter referred to as the "Services", for use by the client. These Services pertain to the key areas as follows:
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Firstly, a detailed description of the services provided, elaborating on the exact nature and scope of operations that the said services entail. This could range from software development, data management, cloud services, and similar functions par preference and agreement.
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Secondly, the scope of services encompasses granular information about the capacities and limitations that these services operate within. This may include boundaries set based on resources, time, locations involved, or potential industries catered to.
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Thirdly, conditions about access and usage terms are set in place for respectful and legal usage of the provided services. This may comprise rules about confidentiality, privacy considerations, software licenses, copyrights, and potential penalties for misconduct.
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Finally, the service availability and uptime commitments, specify the standards expected of the provider in maintaining the accessibility and optimal function of the said services. This may include clauses about expected downtime, service limits, scheduled maintenance, and responsibilities and implications of unanticipated disruptions or technical glitches.
2.2. Payments
The client hereby agrees to be obligated to make payment to the Provider for the services as detailed in the pricing plan annexed hereto as the payment schedule. This payment schedule covers not only the costs of services to be rendered, but also outlines the terms of payment, the procedures for the submission and handling of invoices, and the penalties to be imposed in the event of late payments.
3. Service Level Agreement
The provider agrees to uphold certain standards in terms of service levels. These standards include guaranteeing optimal uptime for the system or service provided. This refers to the amount of time the service is up and running without any disruptions or system failures. The provider also promises to have set response and resolution times for any support requests or issues raised by the user. This means that they commit to addressing and resolving any problems within a specified timeframe. Additionally, the provider pledges to adhere to specific performance metrics that measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or system being offered.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
The intellectual property rights that are defined and granted include the ownership of the software and any associated materials. It further includes granting a license to the client for the use of these materials and software. However, certain restrictions and limitations will be put in place on the use of these software and materials.
5. Termination
Either the first party or the second party is provided with the right to bring this contract to termination, but only on the condition that this termination is brought forth with a formal written notice. The permissible conditions that may lead to such a termination are as follows:
5.1. There has been a significant breach of any of the terms as set out in this contract, by the opposing party.
5.2. Should the opposing party undergo any form of insolvency or declare bankruptcy, rendering them incapable of fulfilling their obligations as laid out in this contract.
5.3. Significant unforeseen and uncontrollable events occur, which are widely known as force majeure events, rendering either party incapable of honorably committing to their obligations as per the agreement.
6. Governing Law
This Contract is to be governed by, as well as interpreted and constructed by the laws that are applicable in the jurisdiction stated, irrespective of its principles about conflict of laws.
7. Entire Agreement
This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Contract as of the Effective Date first above written.
[YOUR NAME](Client)
[DATE SIGNED]
[PROVIDER'S NAME](Provider)
[DATE SIGNED]
