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MSA Software Agreement for Belgium

MSA Software Agreement Template for Belgium

A comprehensive Master Service Agreement (MSA) for software services governed by Belgian law, incorporating EU regulations including GDPR. This agreement establishes the fundamental terms and conditions for software provision, licensing, maintenance, and support services. It addresses key aspects such as service levels, data protection, intellectual property rights, and liability limitations while ensuring compliance with Belgian contract law and EU directives. The document includes provisions for both standard and customized software services, incorporating Belgian-specific legal requirements for B2B relationships and electronic commerce.

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What is a MSA Software Agreement?

This MSA Software Agreement template is designed for use in Belgium when establishing a long-term software service relationship between a provider and customer. It serves as the primary agreement governing all software-related services, including licensing, maintenance, support, and potential customization work. The agreement incorporates Belgian legal requirements, including compliance with the Belgian Civil Code, Enterprise and B2B Law, and EU regulations such as GDPR. This template is particularly suitable for ongoing software service arrangements where parties need a comprehensive framework that can accommodate multiple future service orders or statements of work. The MSA Software Agreement includes provisions for data protection, service levels, intellectual property rights, and liability allocation, all aligned with Belgian and EU legal frameworks.

What sections should be included in a MSA Software Agreement?

1. Parties: Identification and details of the contracting parties

2. Background: Context of the agreement and business relationship

3. Definitions: Defined terms used throughout the agreement

4. Scope of Services: Description of software services provided, including license grants and access rights

5. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement, renewal terms, and termination conditions

6. Payment Terms: Fees, payment schedule, invoicing, and late payment consequences

7. Service Provider Obligations: Key responsibilities of the service provider, including service levels and support

8. Customer Obligations: Customer responsibilities and usage restrictions

9. Data Protection and Security: GDPR compliance, data processing terms, and security measures

10. Intellectual Property Rights: IP ownership, licenses, and restrictions

11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

12. Warranties and Disclaimers: Service provider warranties and limitations

13. Liability and Indemnification: Limitation of liability and indemnification obligations

14. Force Majeure: Circumstances excusing performance

15. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate including notices, assignment, governing law, and jurisdiction

What sections are optional to include in a MSA Software Agreement?

1. Professional Services: Include when additional implementation, customization, or consulting services are provided

2. Hardware Requirements: Include when specific customer hardware is required for software operation

3. Third-Party Software: Include when third-party software components are part of the solution

4. Training Services: Include when training services are part of the offering

5. Business Continuity: Include for critical software services requiring disaster recovery provisions

6. Source Code Escrow: Include when source code escrow arrangements are required

7. Export Control: Include when software is subject to export control regulations

8. Insurance Requirements: Include when specific insurance coverage is required

What schedules should be included in a MSA Software Agreement?

1. Schedule A - Service Description: Detailed description of software functionality and services

2. Schedule B - Service Level Agreement: Performance metrics, availability commitments, and remedies

3. Schedule C - Fee Schedule: Detailed pricing, payment terms, and fee calculations

4. Schedule D - Support Services: Support levels, response times, and escalation procedures

5. Schedule E - Data Processing Agreement: GDPR-compliant data processing terms and details

6. Schedule F - Security Requirements: Security standards, protocols, and compliance requirements

7. Schedule G - Implementation Plan: Timeline and milestones for software implementation

8. Appendix 1 - Authorized Users: Definition and categories of authorized users

9. Appendix 2 - Technical Requirements: Software and hardware technical specifications

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents

Jurisdiction

Belgium

Publisher

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Document Type

Master Agreement

Cost

Free to use

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