Commercial contracts
Master Service Agreement (MSA)
An MSA is the master contract that sets general terms of cooperation once — payment terms, confidentiality, IP, liability — and each subsequent project is governed by a short Addendum or Statement of Work (SOW). It saves time and legal costs on every new engagement.
These templates are for illustrative purposes only. They are not legal advice — consult a lawyer before signing.
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What the agreement covers
- General terms applicable to all projects
- Payment terms and invoicing
- Confidentiality obligation and information protection
- Transfer and ownership of intellectual property
- Limitation of liability of the parties
- Amendment procedure — addendum and SOW
Frequently asked questions
An MSA sets framework terms for long-term collaboration. The specific work is then defined by an Addendum or SOW — a shorter document. A standard service agreement covers only one project.