UK Master Services Agreement Template

MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-8829-MSA
Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: This document must be completed by the Authorized Representative of the Provider and the Client. Ensure all bracketed fields are filled before execution.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include Schedule A: Statement of Work, Schedule B: Fee Schedule, and Schedule C: Data Processing Addendum (if applicable).
• Retention: Both parties must retain a fully executed copy of this agreement and all subsequent Statements of Work for a minimum of 7 years post-termination for audit and liability compliance.

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1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between:

Provider: [________________] (Company Registration No: [__________])
Address: [________________]

Client: [________________] (Company Registration No: [__________])
Address: [________________]

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2. SERVICES & PERFORMANCE

The Provider agrees to perform the services set out in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• Performance Standard: Provider shall exercise reasonable skill and care in accordance with industry standards.
• Exclusivity: [ ] Non-Exclusive | [ ] Exclusive
• Term: This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues for [__________] months unless terminated earlier per Section 7.

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3. FEES & PAYMENT TERMS

• Fee Structure: [ ] Fixed Fee | [ ] Hourly Rate | [ ] Retainer
• Total Value (GBP): [__________]
• Payment Terms: Net [____] days from date of valid VAT invoice.
• Late Payment: Statutory interest under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 shall apply to overdue balances.

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4. CONFIDENTIALITY & DATA PROTECTION

• Confidentiality: Both parties agree to protect proprietary information for a period of [____] years post-termination.
• GDPR Compliance: Both parties shall comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

• Background IP: Remains the property of the originating party.
• Foreground IP: [ ] Assigned to Client upon payment | [ ] Retained by Provider

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6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Neither party shall be liable for indirect or consequential losses. The Provider’s total aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed [__________] GBP or the total fees paid in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is lower.

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7. TERMINATION

• For Cause: Either party may terminate immediately upon written notice for material breach.
• For Convenience: Either party may terminate with [____] days' written notice.

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8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

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9. EXECUTION

For and on behalf of PROVIDER:

Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [________________]
Title: [________________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

For and on behalf of CLIENT:

Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [________________]
Title: [________________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

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