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A Service Agreement Contract Document is a contract document that defines the terms and conditions under which a service provider will perform a service for a client in exchange for compensation.
- Context:
- It can (typically) include Service Agreement Articles (with service agreement clauses), such as:
- a Scope of Services Article, detailing the specific services to be provided, deliverables, timelines, and performance standards.
- a Service Indemnification Article (indemnification article), which typically require the service provider to protect the client from losses, damages, or legal consequences arising from the service provider's negligence, misconduct, or breach of the agreement.
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- a Compensation Article, specifying the fees, payment terms, and any reimbursable expenses for the services provided.
- a Term and Termination Article, setting forth the duration of the agreement and the conditions under which either party can terminate it.
- a Limitation of Liability Article, which may include Damage Limitation Clauses capping the service provider's liability.
- a Confidentiality Article, requiring the service provider to protect the client's proprietary information.
- a Intellectual Property Rights Article, addressing ownership and licensing of any IP created under the agreement.
- a Dispute Resolution Articles specifying the mechanisms (e.g., arbitration, mediation) for resolving any disputes arising under the agreement.
- a Governing Law Article, specifying which jurisdiction's laws govern the interpretation of the agreement.
- a Insurance Article, requiring the service provider to maintain certain types and levels of insurance coverage.
- a Data Protection and Privacy Article, such as: ""The Service Provider agrees to comply with all relevant data protection laws in processing personal data under this Agreement. ...".
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- It can include provisions for regular reviews and adjustments of service levels and fees, to accommodate changing needs or market conditions.
- It can specify requirements for subcontracting, ensuring that any third-party involvement meets the original contract standards.
- It can facilitate a structured approach to service delivery, ensuring that both parties have a clear understanding of expectations and commitments.
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- It can (typically) include Service Agreement Articles (with service agreement clauses), such as:
- Example(s):
- "ABC Company (Client) agrees to pay 123 LLC (Contractor) $500 per month for weekly lawn mowing at Client's office for 6 months from the date signed below. The Client can terminate with 30 days written notice. The Contractor shall indemnify the Client from liabilities related to the services."
- A web development service agreement between WebDevCo (the service provider) and MarketCo (the client), outlining the development of a new e-commerce platform, including timelines, project milestones, compensation terms, and conditions for intellectual property ownership.
- A Large Generator Interconnection Service Agreement, such as:
https://nyisoviewer.etariff.biz/viewerdoclibrary/Filing/Filing1311/Attachments/Att%20II-marked%20Agreement.pdf - ...
- Counter-Example(s):
- A Purchase Agreement for a physical product, like machinery or office equipment, which involves a one-time transaction rather than ongoing services.
- An Employment Contract, where the agreement is for labor in exchange for salary or wages, typically including benefits and obligations beyond the scope of a service contract.
- A Lease Agreement, where the contract is for the rental of property, not for the provision of services.
- See: Arbitration Clause, Commercial Law, Contract Management, Performance Metrics, Subcontracting Requirements, Warranty Clause, Employment Contract, Advertisement Contract, Extended Warranty, Metropolitan Bus Service Contract, Service-Oriented Architecture, Water Service Contract.
References
2023
- https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-to-draft-a-service-agreement.html
- NOTES:
- A service agreement is a written contract between a service provider and a client that outlines the work to be performed, responsibilities of both parties, time frames, fees, and other crucial details of the working arrangement.
- Service agreements are essential for managing expectations, minimizing disputes, and ensuring that both parties receive the agreed-upon work and fees within the expected time frame.
- Businesses and professionals who typically rely on service agreements include management consultants, graphic designers, website developers, real estate brokers, general contractors, accountants, lawyers, and caterers.
- Key sections of a service agreement include a description of the parties involved, services to be performed, fees and payment schedules, effective date, termination terms, and signature fields.
- Additional provisions that may be included in a service agreement are hold harmless clauses, indemnification clauses, warranty clauses, confidentiality clauses, intellectual property provisions, client cooperation requirements, and boilerplate provisions.
- Service agreements should be as specific as possible, particularly when describing the scope of work and pricing, to ensure that the provider can adequately cover their costs and deliver the expected services.
- While many aspects of a service agreement can be standardized using a template, it is important to tailor the agreement to accommodate specific arrangements made with individual clients and to include any specialized sections required by the industry or profession.
- NOTES:
2017
- https://nyisoviewer.etariff.biz/viewerdoclibrary/Filing/Filing1311/Attachments/Att%20II-marked%20Agreement.pdf
- NOTES: This is a comprehensive interconnection agreement for a large-scale solar project connecting to the New York transmission grid, delineating the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of the developer, the ISO, and the transmission owner.
- Parties: The agreement is between Shoreham Solar Commons LLC (the Developer), the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO), and Long Island Lighting Company d/b/a LIPA (the Connecting Transmission Owner).
- Purpose: The purpose of the agreement is to interconnect the Developer's Large Generating Facility with the New York State Transmission System.
- Effective Date: The agreement is dated July 11, 2017.
- Applicability: The agreement applies to generating facilities that exceed 20 MW, specifically the Shoreham Solar Project.
- Structure: The agreement contains 29 articles covering various aspects of the interconnection arrangement, including definitions, term, regulatory filings, interconnection facilities, testing, metering, operations, maintenance, and liability, among others.
- Appendices: The agreement appears to include appendices (not provided in the excerpt) which likely contain more specific details and information related to the interconnection.
- Governing Law: Given the involvement of the NYISO and a New York utility, it's likely that New York law governs this agreement, but that would need to be confirmed in the text.
- NOTES: This is a comprehensive interconnection agreement for a large-scale solar project connecting to the New York transmission grid, delineating the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of the developer, the ISO, and the transmission owner.
2013
- (Wikipedia, 2013) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_contract Retrieved:2013-12-3.
- Service contract may refer to:
- Employment contract.
- Extended warranty.
- Metropolitan Bus Service Contract.
- Programmatic service contract in service-oriented architecture
- Water service contract
- Service contract may refer to: