Extensive Master Service Agreements for your business.
This Master Service Agreement includes a Statement of Work.
$980 + Tax
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Master Service Agreements are flexible
Master Service Agreements(or Framework Agreements) are designed to manage long term or indefinite service relationships. Our Agreements consist of one customized Master Agreement that sets the overarching terms of your service relationships, like confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, terms of payment, and required insurance levels, and one custom drafted Statement of Work template to be used for each specific project with a service provider.
Why book a Master Service Agreement?
Build a strong foundation.
Drafted custom for your situation, a Master Service Agreement can formalize all the nuances of your unique business relationships in writing. No more he said she said.
Secure your future.
Mitigate unforeseen changes by setting your expectations upfront and clearly stating the consequences for breaching the terms of the agreement, including failure to pay on time.
Own what you paid for.
Ensure your ownership of any intellectual property created throughout the term of your agreement with a Master Service provider.
Protect your secrets.
Clearly establish what information is confidential during and even after the completion of the agreement, and establish important non-compete clauses.
What's covered in a Master Service Agreement?
First, you'll have a kick-off call with your Good Lawyer to discuss your current situation. After the call, your lawyer will carefully complete your Agreement. They will share a copy of the final document.
Book a Master Service Agreement
1. Project kick-off call to gather information, advise you and answer questions
2. One custom Master Service Agreement
3. One custom Statement of Work template
4. One round of minor revisions
How do Master Service Agreements work?
1. Book a kick-off call
Pick a time to discuss your Master Service Agreement with a Good Lawyer.
2. Design your Agreement
Work directly with your lawyer to craft your Master Service Agreement. This allows you to select the clauses you want to include and the terms you want to set. Your lawyer will provide advice and help you create an Agreement that supports your business goals.
3. Design your Statement of Work
Describe the services that will be performed so your lawyer can provide you with a customized template that you can easily duplicate when needed.
Receive your Agreement and Statement of Work.
You will receive a digital copy of the documents, ready to be shared and signed.
Book a Master Service Agreement
Get your paperwork done the easy way so you can get back to running your business.
Frequently asked questions
Will I be able to communicate with my lawyer after the kickoff call?
Yes, absolutely. You can use the Goodlawyer platform to send messages and files. If substantially more communication is needed, your lawyer may request another call.
What if I need more than one Master Service Agreement?
This service will only cover the creation of one Master Service Agreement. If additional Master Service Agreements are needed, you can talk to your Good Lawyer. Sometimes it is more efficient to produce multiple Agreements and a discount is possible, but that is situational and Goodlawyer can’t guarantee any kind of bulk discount.
What if I need more than one Statement of Work?
This service includes the development of a customized Statement of Work template that you will be able to easily modify for future projects. If you would like your lawyer to help draft more Statements of Work, you can discuss it with them. Any additional work is subject to extra fees. Your lawyer will always discuss this with you for your approval before proceeding.
Can I use my Master Service Agreement to hire employees?
No. Master Service Agreements are used to hire a service provider or contractor for an indefinite period of time with the potential to modify the scope of work if needed. Even though they might seem the same on the surface, the law treats contractors and employees very differently. If you aren’t sure, your lawyer will be able to clearly identify and draft whichever agreement you need.
What’s the difference between a Service Agreement and a Master Service Agreement?
A Service Agreement is used for projects with a well-defined scope of work or a definite period of time, and a whole new Service Agreement is generally needed if something changes. Under a Master Service Agreement, if the project changes, finishes, or if a new project starts, only a new Statement of Work is needed rather than an entire agreement. Typically, if you started a service relationship that is likely to continue, grow, and change for months or years, it is recommended that you use a Master Service Agreement. If you are planning on completing a single, short-term project it is recommended that you use a standard Service Agreement. Your lawyer will be able to identify which Agreement will suit your needs.
Can I just use a template I found on the internet?
Master Service Agreements govern very specific relationships and online documents rarely hold up when they’re tested. Documents that you find online can be problematic because you do not necessarily know whether they were written with Canadian laws in mind, whether it is the final version of the agreement, whether it was drafted recently or 10 years ago, and whether it was drafted for an entirely different industry. Your business is unique and finding an online template that perfectly aligns with your needs is next to impossible. We do not recommend using generic Master Service Agreements.
Do I need lawyer in my province?
Generally, no, you don’t need a local lawyer to draft a Master Services Agreement. Master Service Agreements can typically be used across the whole country. If your business has some nuance that requires local expertise, your lawyer will let you know and Goodlawyer can set you up with another lawyer who can help.
What file format will the Master Service Agreement be in?
Master Service Agreements are generally delivered as a PDF so that they can be easily shared, printed, and signed. They can also be delivered as a Word document. If that’s something you’re interested in, make sure you mention it to your lawyer. Your Statement of Work template will be delivered as a Word document.
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