PDF Template Master Service Agreement Template
PDF Template Master Service Agreement Template
PDF Template Master Service Agreement Template
This Master Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated on this _____ day of _______, 20__ (the
“Effective Date”) is made between __________________(the “Client”) with an address of
_____________________________________________________________________________________
and________________ (the “Service Provider”), with an address of
____________________________________________________________________________________,
for the particular purpose of setting forth the exclusive terms and conditions by which the Client desires to
acquire the described services from the Service Provider.
In consideration of the mutual obligations specified in this Agreement, the parties, intending to be legally
bound hereby, agree to the following:
Scope of Services. Client retains the above Service Provider, and the Service Provider agrees to perform
for the Client, the services set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement (the “Services”). Any Service outside
of the scope as defined in Exhibit A to this Agreement will require a new Agreement for other services
agreed to by the Parties.
Compensation. In exchange for the full, prompt, and satisfactory performance of all Services to be
rendered to the Client (as determined by the Client), the Service Provider shall be compensated as
follows:
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_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
The Service Provider will invoice the Client on the _____ day of each month. The invoice will include
any and all services performed under this Agreement as well as any pre-approved expenses.
Payment will be due within _____ days of the invoice date. A late charge of $_______ per month will be
added to any invoice not paid on time.
Payments must be made to the Service Provider by credit card, money order, check, or any other approved
method of payment accepted by the Service Provider.
Completion and Deliverables. The Service Provider shall complete the services by ________
[a.m./p.m.] on or before ___________ ____, 20___. Time shall be of the essence in the Service Provider’s
performance of this Agreement. The Client may request certain revisions ___ days after the services have
been provided, if applicable.
Other:
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_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Expenses. From time to time throughout the duration of this Service Agreement, the Service Provider
may incur certain expenses that are not included as part of the Fee for our Services to this Agreement.
The Service Provider agrees to keep an exact record of any and all expenses acquired while performing
the Services. The Service Provider will submit an invoice itemizing each expense, along with proof of
purchase and receipt, every ______ days upon completion of such Services.
If any one expense if over $_____, the Service Provider agrees to obtain the Client’s written approval
before making the purchase.
Invoice Disputes. The Client shall notify the Service Provider in writing of any dispute with an invoice
along with any substantiating documentation or a reasonably detailed description of the dispute within
_____ Business Days from the date of the Client’s receipt of such invoice subject to dispute.
Client will be deemed to have accepted all invoices for which the Service Provider does not receive
timely notification of a dispute and shall pay all undisputed amounts due under such invoices within the
period set forth in this Agreement. The Parties shall seek to resolve all such disputes expeditiously and in
good faith.
Term and Termination. This Service Agreement shall be effective on the date hereof and shall continue
for a period of _______ ([month[s]/year[s]) or until the expressly agree upon date of the completion of the
Services, unless it is earlier terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (the “Term”).
If either Party subject to this Agreement fails to follow through with their obligations under this Master
Services Agreement, the non-breaching Party can terminate this Agreement by providing ____ day
written notice to the breaching Party.
The Client understands that the Service Provider may terminate this Agreement at any time if the Client
fails to pay for the Services provided under this Agreement or if the Client breaches any other material
provision listed in this Service Agreement in the manner as defined above. Client agrees to pay any
outstanding balances within _____ days of such termination.
Supplies and Equipment. The Service Provider, at their own expense, shall furnish their own supplies
and equipment necessary to deliver and complete the Services as defined under this Agreement unless
otherwise agreed upon by the parties. Should the Client not furnish the agreed upon supplies, the Client
understands they will be responsible for reimbursing the Service Provider for all expenses incurred.
The Service Provider shall furnish the materials and equipment described in Exhibit B attached hereto.
Moreover, the Client shall furnish the materials and equipment described in Exhibit B attached hereto.
Access. The Client shall provide the Service Provider with necessary access to the Property and or
location(s), and to all areas of the Property scheduled to be cleaned as defined under Scope of Services, at
the scheduled time. Failure to do so allows the Contractor to deem the failure as a material breach.
Independent Contractor. Client and Service Provider expressly agree and understand that the
above-listed Service Provider is an independent contractor hired by the Client and nothing in this
Agreement shall be construed in any way or manner, to create between them a relationship of employer
and employee, principal and agent, partners or any other relationship other than that of independent
parties contracting with each other solely for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Agreement.
Accordingly, the Service Provider acknowledges that neither the Service Provider or the Service
Provider’s Employees are not eligible for any benefits, including, but not limited to, health insurance,
retirement plans or stock option plans. The Service Provider is not the agent of Client or its Company and
is not authorized and shall not have the power or authority to bind Client or its Company or incur any
liability or obligation, or act on behalf of Client or its Company. At no time shall the Service Provider
represent that it is an agent of the Client or its Company, or that any of the views, advice, statements
and/or information that may be provided while performing the Services are those for the Client.
The Service Provider is not entitled to receive any other compensation or any benefits from the Client.
Except as otherwise required by law, the Client shall not withhold any sums or payments made to the
Service Provider for social security or other federal, state, or local tax liabilities or contributions, and all
withholdings, liabilities, and contributions shall be solely the Service Provider’s responsibility. The
Service Provider further understands and agrees that the Services are not covered under the
unemployment compensation laws and are not intended to be covered by workers’ compensation laws.
The Service Provider is solely responsible for directing and controlling the performance of the Services,
including the time, place and manner in which the Services are performed. The Service Provider shall use
its best efforts, energy and skill in its own name and in such manner as it sees fit.
Insurance Requirements. The Service Provider warrants that it will obtain and keep in full force and
effect at all times hereunder workers’ compensation, general liability and errors and omissions or
professional liability insurance covering all of its Services.
The Service Provider shall provide to the Client copies of all policies required to be maintained, and a
Certificate of Insurance indicating said coverage shall be provided to Client upon request.
The Service Provider also warrants and represents that it has properly classified all of its workers, has and
will maintain all required licenses and certifications.
Confidentiality. Throughout the duration of this Agreement, it may be necessary for the Service Provider
to have access to the Client’s confidential and protected information for the sole purpose of performing
the Services subject to this Agreement.
The Service Provider, or any related receiving party, is not permitted to share or disclose such confidential
information whatsoever, unless mandated by law, without written permission from the Client. The Service
Provider’s obligation of confidentiality will survive the termination of this Service Agreement and stay in
place indefinitely.
Upon the date of termination of this Agreement, the Service Provider agrees to return to the Client any
and all Confidential Information that is the property of the Client.
Return of Property. The Service Provider shall promptly return to the Client all copies, whether in
written, electronic, or other form or media, of the Client’s Confidential Information, or destroy all such
copies and certify in writing to the Client that such information has been destroyed. In addition, the such
party shall also destroy all copies of any notes created by the Service Provider or its authorized
Representatives and certify in writing to the Client that such copies have been destroyed.
Intellectual Property Rights. All Intellectual Property and related materials, including but not limited
to, moral rights, goodwill, trade secrets, applications for registrations or relevant registration, rights to any
trademark, trade tress, patent, copyright, trade name, and industrial design (“Intellectual Property”) that is
produced or developed under this Service Agreement. The Service Provider understands that the
aforementioned is a “work for hire” and shall be the sole property of the Client. The Client’s use of the
Intellectual Property shall not be restricted in any manner.
The Service Provider may not use the Client’s Intellectual Property for any purpose other than contracted
for in this Service Agreement unless the Service Provider has written consent from the Client. The
Service Provider shall be responsible for any damages resulting from any unauthorized use of the Client’s
intellectual property.
Indemnification and Release. The Service Provider agrees to take all necessary precautions to prevent
injury to any persons or damage to property during the term of this Agreement, and shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the Client, its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, representatives
and/or agents from any claim, liability, loss, cost, damage, judgment, settlement or expense (including
attorney’s fees) resulting from or arising in any way out of injury (including death) to any person or
damage to property arising in any way out of any act, error, omission or negligence on the part of the
Service Provider or any of the Service Provider’s employees in the performance or failure to fulfill any
Services or obligations under this Agreement.
No Exclusivity. The Parties subject to this Agreement understand and acknowledge that this Agreement is
not exclusive. Each Party respectively agrees that they are free to enter into other similar Agreements with
other parties.
Subcontractors. Except otherwise stipulated, the Service Provider may, at their discretion, retain a
third-party subcontractor to perform some of all of the roofing services of the Services under this
Agreement and the Client agrees not to retain or employ any outside parties to help with the Services.
Assignment and Subcontracts. The Parties to this Agreement shall not assign responsibilities they have
agreed to under this Agreement to any other party or individual, except with the written consent and
approval of both Parties.
Notice. All notices or requests required or contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and such
notice shall be delivered as follows:
(a) if from the Client to the Service Provider, shall be hand-delivered or mailed to:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
or such other address as the Client Shall specify in written notice to the Service Provider.
(b) if from the Service Provider to the Client, shall be hand-delivered or mailed to:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
or such other address as the Service Provider shall specify in written notice to the Client.
Warranty. The Service Provider shall provide its services and meet its obligations set forth in this
Agreement in a timely and satisfactory workmanlike manner, using its knowledge and recommendations
for performing its services which generally meets standards in the Service Provider’s region and
community, and agrees to provide a standard of care, equal or superior to care used by other professionals
in the same profession.
The Service Provider shall perform the services in compliance with the terms and conditions of the
Agreement.
Dispute Resolution. Parties to this Agreement shall first attempt to settle any dispute through good-faith
negotiation. If the dispute cannot be settled between the parties via negotiation, either party may initiate
mediation or binding arbitration in the State of ________________.
If the parties do not wish to mediate or arbitrate the dispute and litigation is necessary, this Agreement
will be interpreted based on the laws of the State of _________________, without regard to the conflict of
law provisions of such state. The Parties agree the dispute will be resolved in a court of competent
jurisdiction in the State of ______________________.
Governing Law. This Service Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of
___________________ without regard to the conflict of law provisions of such state. This Agreement
shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the respective parties.
Force Majeure. Service Provider and any of its employees or agents shall not be in breach of this Service
Agreement for any delay or failure in performance caused by reasons out of its reasonable control. This
includes, but is not limited to, acts of God or a public enemy; natural calamities; failure of a third party to
perform; changes in the laws or regulations; actions of any civil, military or regulatory authority; power
outage or other disruptions of communication methods or any other cause which would be out of the
reasonable control of the Service Provider.
Legal Fees. Should a dispute between the named Parties arise lead to legal action, the prevailing Party
shall be entitled to any court costs, including, but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees.
No Assignment. This Agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the undersigned and their respective
heirs, representatives, successors and permitted assigns. This Agreement may not be assigned by either
party without the prior written consent of the other party.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of
this Agreement delivered by facsimile. email, or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed
to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.
Electronic Signatures. This Agreement and related documents entered into in connection with this
Agreement are signed when a party’s signature is delivered electronically, and these signatures must be
treated in all respects as having the same force and effect as original signatures.
Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any
jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of
this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.
Captions for Convenience. All captions herein are for convenience or reference only and do not
constitute part of this Agreement and shall not be deemed to limit or otherwise affect any of the
provisions hereof.
No Waiver. No waiver of or failure to act upon any of the provisions of this Agreement or any right or
remedy arising under this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions,
rights or remedies (whether similar or dissimilar).
Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by all of the Parties hereto.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Parties regarding the
subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings,
agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter. This
Agreement may only be amended, modified, or supplemented by an agreement in writing signed by each
Party hereto.
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Service Provider’s Signature Client’s Signature
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Service Provider’s Printed Name or Entity Client’s Printed Name or Entity
Service Provider’s Contact Information: Client’s Contact Information:
The Service Provider is entitled to reimbursement of the following expenses incurred while
performing such Service(s):
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
*The Service Provider agrees that any expense not listed must be pre-approved by the Client. The Service Provider agrees to
provide any receipts of any other related document to such expenses.
The Service Provider shall perform the Services at the following location(s) unless otherwise stipulated. Any
additional locations shall be in writing executed by both Parties:
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Other:
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Annex “B”
MATERIALS SPECIFICATION SHEET
The Service Provider agrees to provide the following materials and equipment:
Other: