Tools & Templates
The Tools and Templates page provides ready-to-use resources for vendor management and third-party risk. Users are encouraged to tailor these materials to fit their specific business needs. These materials are designed to streamline your processes and enhance efficiency.
Master Services Agreement
A Master Services Agreement (MSA) is a contract that outlines the general terms and conditions between parties for future services. It simplifies negotiations by establishing a framework for specific work agreements without the need to renegotiate key terms each time.
Master Services Agreement for SaaS Service
A Master Services Agreement (MSA) for SaaS services defines the terms and conditions governing the delivery and use of software as a service. It covers key areas such as data security, service levels, pricing, and intellectual property, streamlining future transactions by providing a framework for specific agreements without renegotiating core terms.
Master Consulting Agreement
A Master Consulting Agreement (MCA) establishes the general terms and conditions between a client and a consultant for ongoing or future consulting services. It covers areas such as payment terms, confidentiality, intellectual property, and dispute resolution, allowing for specific project agreements without renegotiating key provisions each time.
General Services Agreement
A General Services Agreement (GSA) outlines the terms and conditions for providing services between two parties. It includes details on payment, service scope, timelines, confidentiality, and dispute resolution, creating a standard framework for ongoing or future service engagements.
Amendment to Master Agreement
An Amendment to a Master Agreement modifies or updates specific terms within the original contract without replacing the entire agreement. It is used to adjust details such as scope of work, pricing, or timelines, while maintaining the core terms of the original Master Agreement.
Statement of Work - General
A Statement of Work (SOW) is a detailed document outlining the specific tasks, deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities for a project or service. It defines the scope of work, objectives, and performance criteria, serving as a guide for both parties to ensure expectations are met within the agreed terms.
Statement of Work - Simplified
A simplified Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the basic tasks, deliverables, and timelines for a project. It sets clear expectations and responsibilities, focusing on the essential details to guide project execution.
Statement of Work - Consulting
A Statement of Work (SOW) for consulting outlines the specific consulting services, deliverables, timelines, and fees. It defines the project scope, consultant responsibilities, and client expectations to ensure clarity and successful project outcomes.
Service Level Agreement - Example 1
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) specifies the expected performance standards for a service provider. It details metrics such as response times, uptime guarantees, and quality benchmarks, ensuring both parties understand and agree on service expectations and remedies for any failures to meet those standards.
Service Level Agreement - Example 2
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) specifies the expected performance standards for a service provider. It details metrics such as response times, uptime guarantees, and quality benchmarks, ensuring both parties understand and agree on service expectations and remedies for any failures to meet those standards.
Service Level Agreement - Example 3
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) specifies the expected performance standards for a service provider. It details metrics such as response times, uptime guarantees, and quality benchmarks, ensuring both parties understand and agree on service expectations and remedies for any failures to meet those standards.
Non-Disclosure Agreement
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a legal contract that protects confidential information shared between parties. It outlines the scope of confidentiality, the obligations of the parties involved, and the duration of the confidentiality commitment, ensuring that sensitive information is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals or entities.
Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement
A Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (MNDA) is a contract where both parties agree to protect each other’s confidential information. It outlines the terms under which information can be shared, the obligations of each party to maintain confidentiality, and the consequences for unauthorized disclosure, ensuring mutual protection of sensitive information.
Data Protection Agreement
A Data Protection Agreement (DPA) outlines the responsibilities and procedures for handling, storing, and protecting personal data. It ensures compliance with data protection laws and regulations, detailing how data will be managed, safeguarded, and used, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each party in maintaining data security and privacy.
Vendor Code of Conduct
A Vendor Code of Conduct establishes the ethical and operational standards that vendors must adhere to while doing business with an organization. It covers areas such as compliance with laws, labor practices, environmental responsibilities, and ethical behavior, ensuring that vendors align with the organization’s values and expectations.