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Master Services Agreement.

Master Services Agreement governing ongoing service relationships, with individual SOWs for specific projects.

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When to use

Right for these situations.

When to use
Recurring client relationship

One master document.

When to use
Multiple projects with same client

SOWs add specifics.

When to use
Establishing ongoing services

Consulting, agency work.

When to use
Want consistent IP, NDA, indemnification

Without renegotiating.

Common mistakes

What to avoid.

Mistake
No limitation of liability

Exposure to consequential damages.

Mistake
Missing IP carveout

Provider should retain pre-existing IP.

Mistake
Overly broad indemnification

Reasonable scope.

Mistake
Conflicts with SOWs

MSA should govern unless SOW says otherwise.

FAQ

Common questions.

MSA vs SOW?
MSA: master. SOW: specific project.
Sign new MSA per project?
No. One MSA governs many SOWs.
What if SOW conflicts with MSA?
MSA usually controls.
Notarize?
No.

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