Service Agreement Template USA

MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-882941-SA
Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: The Client and Service Provider must complete all bracketed fields. If a section is not applicable, mark as "N/A."
• Filing/Retention: Retain the fully executed original in your corporate digital archive for a minimum of seven (7) years following the expiration of the agreement term.
• Mandatory Attachments: Ensure all Statements of Work (SOW), Service Level Agreements (SLA), and Proof of Insurance certificates are appended as Exhibits.

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by: Service Provider: [________________] ("Provider"), located at [________________]. Client: [________________] ("Client"), located at [________________].

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Provider agrees to perform the services described in the attached Exhibit A ("Statement of Work"). Any modifications must be executed in writing.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

• Term: This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues for [__________] months/years.
• Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate with [__________] days' written notice if the other party commits a material breach.
• Termination for Convenience: Client may terminate upon [__________] days' prior written notice to Provider.

4. COMPENSATION

• Fees: Client shall pay Provider [________________] per [__ Hour / __ Project / __ Month].
• Payment Terms: Invoices are due within [____] days of receipt.
• Late Fees: Overdue payments shall accrue interest at [____]% per month.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & CONFIDENTIALITY

• Work Product: All deliverables created specifically for the Client under this Agreement shall be deemed "work made for hire" and remain the exclusive property of the Client.
• Confidentiality: Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information shared during the term and for a period of [____] years thereafter.

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

[ ] Provider warrants services will be performed in a professional manner.
[ ] Provider maintains general liability insurance of at least [________________].

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for instances of gross negligence or willful misconduct, neither party’s aggregate liability under this agreement shall exceed the total fees paid by the Client to the Provider in the [____] months preceding the claim.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [________________]. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in [________________].

EXECUTION

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

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

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