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What is Cloud Services Agreement Drafting?

A cloud services agreement is a legal contract between a client and a cloud services provider. It outlines their working relationship by stating information regarding their roles, performance standards, and liability.

To reduce your risks, you want to draft a clear and legally sound cloud services agreement. Read the rest of this article to explore what key terms you should include in the agreement, how to draft it accurately, and why you should hire a qualified lawyer to assist you with the cloud services agreement drafting process.

What Should Be Included in a Cloud Services Agreement?

Here’s a rundown of some of the most important terms you should include in a cloud services agreement.

  • Scope. This outlines what the service provider will provide and how the client can access and use it.
  • Payment and fees. All costs related to billing and any additional costs must be explained so that both parties have clarity.
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA). This clause should be included in a cloud services agreement so that the client knows what services will be provided and has a guarantee of their high quality standards.
  • Term and termination. This specifies the contract duration and how it can be terminated by either party.
  • Data. The agreement must specify which party has ownership of data and how the client can use it. There should also be clauses for how data will be protected to prevent disputes.
  • Liability. Both parties should understand exactly what risks are their responsibility.

What are Tips for Drafting a Cloud Services Agreement?

Once you’ve included key terms in your cloud services agreement, you should add more details and provisions to protect your interests. Here are some tips to consider during the drafting process.

Consider Maintenance

You want to know how maintenance will be handled. Specify the different processes between scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and provisions against the latter which can disrupt the SLA. If something goes wrong, there should be clarity about how backups will be provided.

Think About Third Parties

There might be times when the provider wants to work with a third party to complete their services. To protect the client, you want to include information about how vendors will comply with all data privacy and security measures.

Detail Data Migration

When the contract ends, clients want to know what will happen to their data. It’s important to outline how long they have to migrate their data so that it’s still accessible. If a client lacks access to their own data, this could lead to disputes.

Clients might also worry that their data won’t be deleted after the contract is terminated, so information about this must be included in the contract.

Check Compliance

The agreement must comply with all industry regulations and laws to prevent legal disputes. Rules can vary in different regions, so these are important to check during the contract-drafting process.

Be Mindful of the SLA

Minimum performance standards need to be explained in the agreement so both parties know what to expect. Service uptime should be strong, while remedies for any failures must also be provided.

How Does a Lawyer Help You with a Cloud Services Agreement?

Since your cloud services agreement must include details to prevent issues such as legal disputes, it’s advisable to hire a qualified lawyer to help you draft it. A lawyer will assist you by:

  • Aligning the agreement with all relevant rules, laws, and industry performance standards so that you remain compliant.
  • Protecting your intellectual property (IP), such as software and data.
  • Preventing your exposure to legal or financial risks.
  • Evaluating your requirements and goals so that the agreement is aligned with them.
  • Clarifying your rights and duties so that the cloud services agreement doesn’t contain ambiguous or misleading information.
  • Negotiating with the other party to settle on more favorable terms. This is an example of how a lawyer will help you with more than simply writing the agreement.

Where Can You Find a Lawyer for Cloud Services Agreement Drafting?

If you want to ask a qualified lawyer to draft a cloud services agreement, you don’t have to search for one yourself or cold-call traditional law firms. Online legal marketplaces such as ContractsCounsel make the process of hiring a lawyer for contract drafting easy and stress-free.

ContractsCounsel is one of the largest online legal marketplaces that gives you access to vetted, reliable lawyers who have years of experience in conducting contract reviews and drafting legally-solid contracts. You can book a contract drafting at a flat fee, which prevents high costs.

If you want to hire a lawyer from the ContractsCounsel platform, follow these easy steps from your computer:

  1. Go to the ContractsCounsel marketplace and post your request for a cloud services agreement draft.
  2. Try to include a few details about what you require so lawyers know how to help you. You could mention the type of services that will be provided or who the involved parties are.
  3. Wait for lawyer bids. You’ll receive multiple bids from lawyers on the platform who want to assist you. Instead of having to search for lawyers, they will come to you.
  4. Once you’ve received the lawyer bids, you can review the lawyers’ profiles based on criteria such as their location, experience, expertise, and client ratings for previously completed projects on the platform. All this data is conveniently on the platform for you to access.
  5. Select the best lawyer according to your legal requirements. Get peace of mind that your contract is professional, reasonable, and protects your interests.

ContractsCounsel is not a law firm, and this post should not be considered and does not contain legal advice. To ensure the information and advice in this post are correct, sufficient, and appropriate for your situation, please consult a licensed attorney. Also, using or accessing ContractsCounsel's site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and ContractsCounsel.


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