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The Master Service Agreement (MSA) is a fundamental commercial contract used when parties anticipate an ongoing business relationship involving multiple service engagements over time. This agreement, governed by Canadian law, provides the foundational framework for all future service arrangements between the parties, eliminating the need to negotiate basic terms for each new service engagement. It includes provisions for service delivery, payment structures, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, data protection, and risk allocation, while incorporating specific requirements of Canadian federal and provincial legislation. The MSA is particularly valuable for businesses engaging in regular, repeated service transactions, as it streamlines the contracting process while ensuring consistent terms and protections across all service engagements.

1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' business relationship

3. Definitions: Defined terms used throughout the agreement

4. Scope of Services: General framework for services to be provided under the agreement

5. Statement of Work Process: Process for creating, approving and executing individual Statements of Work

6. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and termination rights

7. Fees and Payment: General payment terms, invoicing process, and payment disputes

8. Service Levels: Performance standards and measurement criteria

9. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and licensing of IP created or used in providing services

10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information exchanged between parties

11. Data Protection and Privacy: Obligations regarding personal data handling and privacy compliance

12. Representations and Warranties: Standard warranties about capacity to contract and service quality

13. Indemnification: Mutual obligations to protect against third-party claims and damages

14. Limitation of Liability: Caps and exclusions on liability

15. Insurance: Required insurance coverage and limits

16. Force Majeure: Rights and obligations during events beyond reasonable control

17. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes between parties

18. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, assignment, and governing law