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Master service Agreement- An overview

Courtesy/By: Deepshikha Thakur | 2020-12-29 18:59     Views : 297

A contract between two or more parties Where they agree on the terms that will govern future transactions or future agreement is called a master service agreement. This agreement is used to simplify the negotiation of a contract. A master service agreement is complex hence, the company discusses these complex agreements When no specific contract is undergoing any discussion 2 save time as it will need thorough scrutinizing to address any potential issue.

It guarantees that if any financial losses are incurred by their mistake they will go to it because when businesses make deals they do so to gain profit and do not want to be accountable for mistakes made by another party. So through this agreement indemnification Comes into effect where the party who is not at fault is free of financial obligation.

Common clauses that can be found in a master service agreement are confidentiality, dispute resolution, invoicing, payment terms, impediment of liability, warranties, venue of law, intellectual property, term, geographic location, and working standards. Name and details of the parties, the scope of work, Indemnity clause, consideration clause, representation, the term of confidentiality, the scope of work, and signature of parties are also very important clause components of a master service agreement.

Master service agreement not only reduces the risk of litigation but also speeds up the negotiation process. Through this agreement, both parties are protected. Whenever parties enter into a master service agreement they can use it as a template for future negotiations. Master service agreement Simplifies the criteria and describes the issue beforehand, it is also considered a good blueprint and this agreement helps avoid any Contractual dispute.

The areas of conflict in the master service agreement should also be included. The area of conflict includes responsibilities, delivery, and installation of products and their shipping, background check for potential employees and listing of the employees who wish to work on the project, projected cost to participate in making of the product or the expected charges that the parties have agreed upon, terms of payment, the handling of insurance coverage and expenses, project management and in charge of the project, security, and protection of the product and project, liabilities and responsibilities of individuals, working location of the project, government requirements, and tax implications because of the project. the master service agreement will also include a termination clause and how to handle the corporate divorce. The agreement will also talk about the involvement of the 3rd party and the concerns and coverage of the 3rd party.

Disputes and risks that are involved are dealt with in Masters is an agreement, they lessen legal concerns during go session. Common disputes that arise are due to property damage, employee injury, employee death, failure to communicate or meet deadlines, failure to pay as agreed, non-performance, service issues, defects in a product, and payment issues, and unauthorized charges.

 

This Article Does Not Intend To Hurt The Sentiments Of Any Individual Community, Sect, Or Religion Etcetera. This Article Is Based Purely On The Authors Personal Views And Opinions In The Exercise Of The Fundamental Right Guaranteed Under Article 19(1)(A) And Other Related Laws Being Force In India, For The Time Being.

Courtesy/By: Deepshikha Thakur | 2020-12-29 18:59