Service Agreement Template WORD

MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT

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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: This document is to be completed by authorized representatives of the Service Provider and the Client. Ensure all bracketed fields are populated before execution.
• Retention: Maintain a signed original or digital copy in the corporate repository for a minimum period of 7 years following the termination of services.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include "Exhibit A: Scope of Work," "Exhibit B: Fee Schedule," and "Exhibit C: Service Level Agreement (SLA)."

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between: 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. Any modifications to the scope must be documented in a written Change Order signed by both parties.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

• Initial Term: [__________] months from the Effective Date.
• Renewal: [ ] Automatic Renewal [ ] Non-Renewable
• Termination: Either party may terminate this agreement with [__________] days written notice for convenience.

4. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT

• Total Fees: [__________] (Currency)
• Payment Terms: Net [__________] days from receipt of invoice.
• Late Fees: Interest shall accrue at [__________]% per annum on undisputed overdue balances.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

"Confidential Information" includes all non-public technical, financial, or business information disclosed by one party to the other. Recipient shall protect such information with at least the same degree of care used for its own sensitive data.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

• Work Product: [ ] Owned by Client [ ] Owned by Provider [ ] Shared Ownership
• Pre-existing IP: Each party retains exclusive ownership of all proprietary assets, software, and methodologies owned prior to the Effective Date.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for instances of gross negligence or willful misconduct, neither party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Total aggregate liability shall not exceed the fees paid under this Agreement during the [__________] months preceding the claim.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [__________]. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in [__________].

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.