Service Agreement Contract Templates

MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-[____]
Effective Date: [/__/2026]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: The Client and Service Provider must complete all bracketed fields. Ensure the "Scope of Services" explicitly defines deliverables to prevent scope creep.
• Filing/Retention: Executed agreements must be uploaded to the corporate document management system. Originals must be retained by the Legal/Operations department for a minimum of 7 years post-termination.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include: (A) Statement of Work (SOW), (B) Service Level Agreement (SLA), and (C) Data Processing Addendum (if applicable).

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by:
Service Provider: [] ("Provider")
Client: [] ("Client")

2. TERM

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of [__________] months, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions herein.

3. SERVICES

Provider shall perform the services as detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Any modification to the scope must be executed via a written Change Order signed by both parties.

4. FEES AND PAYMENT

• Total Contract Value: $[__________]
• Payment Terms: [ ] Net 30 [ ] Net 60 [ ] Other: [__________]
• Invoicing: Invoices shall be submitted to: [________________]

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

"Confidential Information" includes all non-public, proprietary information disclosed by one party to the other. The receiving party shall:

1. Protect the information with the same degree of care as its own.
2. Use the information solely for the purpose of fulfilling this Agreement.
3. Return or destroy all materials upon termination of this Agreement.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

• Work Product is "Work Made for Hire" (Ownership vests in Client).
• Provider retains ownership of pre-existing Intellectual Property.
• License granted to Client: [________________]

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for breaches of confidentiality or indemnification obligations, neither party shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Total aggregate liability shall not exceed [__________] percent of the fees paid under this Agreement.

8. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement:

• For Convenience: With [__________] days' written notice.
• For Cause: Immediately upon written notice if the other party breaches a material term and fails to cure within [__________] days.

9. EXECUTION

For Service Provider:
Authorized Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: []
Title: []
Date: [//2026]

For Client:
Authorized Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: []
Title: []
Date: [//2026]

Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.