Service Agreements & Contracts
Master services agreement (MSA)
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A master services agreement (MSA) is a reusable framework contract that sets the general legal terms for an ongoing relationship, so individual projects can be authorized quickly with a short statement of work instead of a full new contract each time.
When to use it
Use an MSA when you expect to do repeat business with the same client or vendor — it means the heavy legal terms (liability, IP, confidentiality) only get negotiated once, and every project after that just needs a short SOW covering scope and price for that specific engagement.
What's typically included
- Purpose (framework for future SOWs)
- Services (governed by individual SOWs)
- Fees and payment
- Term and termination
- Confidentiality
- Intellectual property
- Warranties and disclaimer
- Limitation of liability
- Indemnification
- Governing law
This template is a general starting point, not legal advice — customize it and have it reviewed for your situation.
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