General Terms and Conditions

1. Definitions

“Provider” refers to the Managed Services Provider delivering services under this Agreement.

“Client” refers to the customer receiving services from Provider.

“Services” refers to all managed IT services, support, consulting, monitoring, maintenance, cybersecurity, cloud, backup, procurement, and related services provided by Provider.

“Agreement” refers to the executed Master Services Agreement (MSA), Statement(s) of Work (SOW), proposals, quotes, addenda, and these Terms and Conditions collectively.

2. Scope of Services

Provider shall perform the Services described in the applicable Agreement, SOW, or proposal. Services not expressly included are considered out of scope and may be billed separately at Provider’s then-current rates.

Provider reserves the right to determine the methods, tools, processes, and technologies used to deliver Services.

3. Term and Renewal

Unless otherwise stated in writing, Agreements shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for the stated term. Agreements automatically renew for successive renewal terms equal to the original term unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date.

4. Fees and Payment

Client agrees to pay all fees, recurring charges, project costs, licensing fees, hardware costs, taxes, and other amounts due under the Agreement.

Invoices are due within fifteen (30) days of the invoice date unless otherwise specified.

Late payments may result in:

  • Suspension of Services
  • Removal of software licensing
  • Delayed support response
  • Interest charges up to the maximum allowed by law
  • Collection costs and attorney fees

Provider reserves the right to increase pricing upon renewal or due to vendor/manufacturer cost increases with written notice.

5. Client Responsibilities

Client agrees to:

  • Provide timely access to systems, networks, accounts, facilities, and personnel as reasonably necessary
  • Maintain accurate contact and billing information
  • Maintain properly licensed software
  • Promptly report issues and cooperate in troubleshooting efforts
  • Maintain appropriate cyber liability insurance where applicable
  • Follow Provider’s reasonable security recommendations

Client acknowledges that failure to follow Provider recommendations may increase risk and may limit Provider liability.

6. Acceptable Use

Client shall not use Provider Services for unlawful, abusive, fraudulent, or malicious activities, including but not limited to:

  • Distribution of malware
  • Unauthorized access attempts
  • Copyright infringement
  • Spam or phishing campaigns
  • Violations of applicable law or regulations

Provider may suspend Services immediately if Client activity creates security, legal, or operational risk.

7. Third-Party Services and Vendors

Provider may utilize third-party vendors, software, cloud providers, distributors, telecommunications carriers, and subcontractors in delivering Services.

Provider is not responsible for:

  • Failures of third-party services
  • Internet outages
  • Vendor discontinuation
  • Manufacturer defects
  • Supply chain delays
  • Licensing changes imposed by vendors

Third-party products and services are subject to the applicable vendor terms and conditions.

8. Remote Access and Monitoring

Client authorizes Provider to install and utilize remote access, monitoring, management, automation, backup, cybersecurity, and related software tools on covered systems as necessary to deliver Services.

Such tools may collect operational, diagnostic, inventory, usage, and security-related information.

9. Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing:

  • Provider does not guarantee that backups will be error-free or recoverable in all circumstances
  • Client remains responsible for verifying the adequacy of backup retention and disaster recovery procedures
  • Provider is not responsible for data loss caused by hardware failure, ransomware, user error, software corruption, vendor outages, or force majeure events

Client is responsible for maintaining copies of critical data where appropriate.

10. Cybersecurity and Security Incidents

Provider will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain secure systems and practices. However, no cybersecurity solution or environment is completely secure.

Provider does not warrant or guarantee prevention of:

  • Cyberattacks
  • Ransomware
  • Unauthorized access
  • Data breaches
  • Phishing
  • Business email compromise
  • Zero-day exploits

Client acknowledges that cybersecurity risk cannot be fully eliminated.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Provider’s total aggregate liability arising out of or related to the Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client to Provider during the three (3) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

In no event shall Provider be liable for:

  • Lost profits
  • Lost revenue
  • Lost data
  • Business interruption
  • Loss of goodwill
  • Consequential damages
  • Indirect damages
  • Special or punitive damages

These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory asserted.

12. Indemnification

Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Provider and its employees, contractors, officers, and affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

  • Client’s misuse of Services
  • Violations of law
  • Unauthorized or illegal activity
  • Breach of this Agreement
  • Client-provided content or data

Provider agrees to indemnify Client solely for claims directly arising from Provider’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

13. Confidentiality

Each party agrees to maintain the confidentiality of non-public information received from the other party and to use such information only for purposes related to the Agreement.

Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of the Agreement.

14. Intellectual Property

Provider retains ownership of:

  • Proprietary tools
  • Scripts
  • Processes
  • Documentation templates
  • Automation systems
  • Methodologies

Client retains ownership of Client data and Client-created content.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all prepaid licensing, subscriptions, configurations, scripts, and documentation created by Provider remain Provider property until paid in full.

15. Warranty Disclaimer

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN WRITING, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”

PROVIDER DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

16. Force Majeure

Provider shall not be liable for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including:

  • Natural disasters
  • Power outages
  • Internet failures
  • Labor disputes
  • Government actions
  • Vendor outages
  • Cyberattacks
  • Pandemics

17. Suspension of Services

Provider may suspend Services for:

  • Non-payment
  • Security threats
  • Abuse of Services
  • Illegal activity
  • Violation of Agreement terms

Provider is not liable for damages resulting from such suspension.

18. Termination

Either party may terminate the Agreement:

  • Upon material breach not cured within thirty (30) days after written notice
  • Immediately for unlawful conduct
  • As otherwise provided in the Agreement

Early termination fees may apply if specified in the Agreement.

Upon termination:

  • All unpaid fees become immediately due
  • Provider may disable access to systems, tools, and licensing
  • Client is responsible for transition assistance fees if requested

19. Non-Solicitation

During the term of the Agreement and for twelve (12) months thereafter, Client shall not directly solicit for employment any Provider employee or contractor involved in servicing Client accounts without Provider’s written consent.

20. Compliance

Client is solely responsible for determining whether Services satisfy any legal, regulatory, cybersecurity, insurance, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CMMC, FTC Safeguards Rule, or compliance requirements applicable to Client’s business.

Unless specifically stated in writing, Provider does not provide legal or compliance certification services.

21. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified in the Agreement, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Venue for any dispute shall lie exclusively in the applicable state or federal courts located within that jurisdiction.

22. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with the applicable Agreement and related documents, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior discussions or representations.

Any modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

23. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

24. Survival

Any provisions which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to:

  • Payment obligations
  • Confidentiality
  • Indemnification
  • Limitation of liability
  • Intellectual property rights

 

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