Free MSA template overview

Master Service Agreement template

A master service agreement sets the standing legal and commercial framework for an ongoing customer–provider relationship. This page highlights the sections that usually stay in the master while project details move to SOWs or order forms.

Illustrative MSA skeleton with placeholders. It is meant for orientation, not as a completed commercial contract.

MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Master Service Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [Effective Date], by and between [Party A], [Entity Type], with an address at [Address] ("Party A"), and [Party B], [Entity Type], with an address at [Address] ("Party B").

1. Services. Provider shall perform the services described in each Statement of Work or Order Form agreed by the parties under this Agreement.

2. Fees and payment. Customer shall pay fees as set out in the applicable ordering document. Invoices are due within [Payment Terms] unless otherwise stated.

3. Intellectual property. Except for Customer materials and expressly assigned deliverables, Provider retains ownership of its pre-existing IP and tools. License grants are described in [IP Schedule].

4. Confidentiality. Each party shall protect the other’s Confidential Information and use it only to perform under this Agreement.

5. Limitation of liability. Except for [Carve-outs], each party’s aggregate liability arising out of this Agreement is limited to [Liability Cap].

6. Term and termination. This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues until terminated as provided herein or in an ordering document.

Party A: [Party A] By: ________________________________ Name: [Signatory] Title: [Title]

Party B: [Party B] By: ________________________________ Name: [Signatory] Title: [Title]

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FAQ

  • Do I still need an SOW if I have an MSA?

    Usually yes. The MSA is the legal umbrella; the SOW (or order form) is where a specific project’s scope, milestones, and fees live.

Sources: Nolo: What is a master service agreement?

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