Document background
The Master Services Agreement (MSA) is designed for situations where parties anticipate an ongoing business relationship involving multiple service engagements over time. This contract type is particularly suitable when a service provider will deliver various services to a customer on a recurring basis, and the parties want to avoid negotiating complete agreements for each service engagement. The MSA Agreement, governed by Belgian law, establishes the foundational legal framework, including essential terms such as liability caps, payment terms, confidentiality obligations, and data protection requirements compliant with EU regulations. It streamlines future transactions by allowing parties to execute shorter service orders or statements of work that reference the master terms, reducing negotiation time and ensuring consistency across multiple engagements. The agreement incorporates Belgian commercial law principles and relevant EU regulations, particularly concerning B2B relationships and data protection.
