MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
Effective Date: January 15, 2025
This Master Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between:
1. PARTIES
Client
BrightWave Analytics, Inc.
A Delaware Corporation
Address: 2450 Sandstone Drive, Suite 320, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: +1 (303) 555-8742
Email: legal@brightwaveanalytics.com
Authorized Representative: Emily R. Thompson, VP of Operations
Service Provider
Northcrest Digital Solutions LLC
A California Limited Liability Company
Address: 9801 El Camino Real, Suite 640, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: +1 (619) 555-9021
Email: contracts@northcrestdigital.com
Authorized Representative: Jonathan M. Hale, Managing Director
2. PURPOSE
This Agreement establishes general terms under which Service Provider will provide data engineering, software development, cloud integration, and managed support services ("Services") to the Client as detailed in future Statements of Work (“SOWs”).
3. DEFINITIONS
- "Deliverables": All work product created under an SOW.
- "Confidential Information": Proprietary information, trade secrets, business data, pricing, or customer data.
- "Project Materials": Technical documents, reports, blueprints, prototypes, and code artifacts.
- "SOW": A written, mutually executed Statement of Work.
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Service Provider will perform Services including:
- Custom software development
- Data migration and integration
- Infrastructure setup and optimization
- Quality assurance and testing
- Ongoing maintenance and technical support
- Documentation and training
Each SOW will outline service descriptions, timelines, fees, and acceptance criteria.
5. TERM & TERMINATION
- Term: This Agreement remains effective for three (3) years from the Effective Date.
- Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate with thirty (30) days’ written notice.
- Termination for Cause: Immediate termination permitted for material breach not cured within fifteen (15) days of notice.
6. FEES & PAYMENT TERMS
- Fees will be specified in applicable SOWs.
- Invoices are due Net 30.
- Late payments accrue interest at 1.5% per month.
- Expenses (travel, lodging, third-party tools) require prior written approval.
Billing Contact:
Client: Jordan Matthews
Email: billing@brightwaveanalytics.com
Phone: +1 (303) 555-8810
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
- All Confidential Information must be protected using industry-standard safeguards.
- Obligations survive for five (5) years after termination.
- Exceptions include public domain, independently developed information, or required legal disclosure.
8. DATA SECURITY & PRIVACY
Service Provider will:
- Maintain SOC 2–aligned controls.
- Implement encryption for data in transit and at rest.
- Report security incidents within 24 hours to Client’s Security Office.
Client Security Contact:
Alan Pierce, Director of Security
Email: security@brightwaveanalytics.com
Phone: +1 (303) 555-8894
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
- All Deliverables created specifically for Client → Client-owned IP.
- Pre-existing materials or frameworks of Service Provider → Service Provider IP, licensed to Client on a non-exclusive, perpetual basis.
10. WARRANTIES
Service Provider warrants that:
- Services will be performed professionally, in accordance with industry standards.
- Deliverables will substantially conform to the SOW for a warranty period of 90 days.
- No Deliverable will infringe third-party rights.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
- Neither party is liable for indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages.
- Aggregate liability capped at the total fees paid under the applicable SOW in the preceding twelve (12) months.
12. INDEMNIFICATION
Each party agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the other harmless from claims arising out of:
- Gross negligence
- Willful misconduct
- IP infringement
- Breach of confidentiality or data security obligations
13. INSURANCE
Service Provider shall maintain:
- Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per incident
- Professional Liability (E&O): $2,000,000 aggregate
- Cybersecurity Liability: $1,000,000 per incident
Certificates will be provided upon request.
14. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions.
15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- Parties will first attempt resolution through negotiation.
- If unresolved, disputes proceed to binding arbitration in Denver, Colorado, per AAA rules.
16. NOTICES
All notices must be in writing and sent via certified mail or recognized courier services to:
Client (BrightWave Analytics, Inc.)
Attn: Legal Department
2450 Sandstone Drive, Suite 320
Denver, CO 80202
Email: legal@brightwaveanalytics.com
Service Provider (Northcrest Digital Solutions LLC)
Attn: Contracts Department
9801 El Camino Real, Suite 640
San Diego, CA 92130
Email: contracts@northcrestdigital.com
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, together with all SOWs, represents the full understanding of the parties and supersedes prior discussions.
18. SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the dates below.
For BrightWave Analytics, Inc.
Name: Emily R. Thompson
Title: VP of Operations
Signature: ____
Date: _____
For Northcrest Digital Solutions LLC
Name: Jonathan M. Hale
Title: Managing Director
Signature: ____
Date: _____