(Product Name™) Service-Level Agreement
(Basic)
For (Client Name)
1. Introduction
This Service Level Agreement (SLA) outlines the agreed-upon service expectations between AtenTEC Business Development for the product named (Product Name) and (Client Name). (Product Name)™ is a cloud-based software application designed to assist (Client Name) in managing their operations. AtenTEC Business Development is committed to protecting the privacy and security of its customers' data and adheres to General Data Protection Regulation GDPR.
2. Services Covered
This SLA applies to the following services provided by AtenTEC Business Development:
- Data Management: The ability to use the system as agreed on in the (Product Name)™ manual, SRS (Software Requirements Specifications), SOP (Service Operating Procedures), and provided training material.
- System Availability: The uptime and accessibility of the (Product Name)™.
- Incident Response: The process of identifying, classifying, prioritizing, resolving, and closing incidents affecting the provided services.
- Feature Request: The process of documenting, development, and implementing new features not included in the initial SRS.
3. SLA Adherence with SRS (Software Requirements Specifications)
Ensure that all services provided adhere strictly to the specifications outlined in the Software Requirements Specification (SRS) document.
4. Service Availability
AtenTEC Business Development strives to maintain a system uptime of 98% on a monthly basis.
5. Customer Support Availability
Standard Support Hours: Our customer support team is available Saturday through Thursday from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM. During long vacations such as Eid, we will only be able to address critical incidents reported by the assigned IT department representative.
6. Incident Response
6.1 Incident Severity Levels
To ensure the timely resolution of incidents, we established a five-tiered severity level system. The severity level of an incident is determined by the impact it has on the functionality of the system and the business operations. These levels are:
Level 1:
Critical incidents that result in a complete system outage, widespread data loss, significant business disruption, which has the potential to cause severe financial or reputational damage, and don't comply with catastrophic regional, political, or natural incidents.
Level 2:
High-Impact incidents that affect the core functionality of the system, such as significant degradation in system performance or data corruption.
Level 3:
Medium-Impact incidents that affect the system, but don't result in significant downtime or data loss, such as minor bugs or functionality issues.
Level 4:
Low-Impact incidents that don't significantly affect the system or the business operations, such as UI issues.
Level 5:
Feature requests that require new development, integration, or modifications to the system as agreed upon in each SRS and SOP.
Response / Resolution Time
In the event AtenTEC Business Development fails to meet the service availability target outlined in this SLA, (Client Name) may be eligible for service credit as a discount on the next month bill in accordance with AtenTEC Business Development Service Credit policy as following:
| Level | Response Time | Resolution Time | Compensation* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Hours | 8 hours or less (starting at notification response) | 4% credit per each hour over of next month bill |
| 2 | 2 Hours | 16 hours or less (starting at notification response) | 2% credit per each hour over of next month bill |
| 3 | 2 Hours | 32 hours or less (starting at notification response) | 1% credit per each hour over of next month bill |
| 4 | 2 Hours | 48 hours or less (starting at notification response) | 0.5% credit per each hour over of next month bill |
| 5 | 2 Hours | Based on agreement | N/a |
- Compensation applies if the problem is on our part.
6.2 Incident Response Plan
- Incident Identification: Promptly identify and log incidents.
- Incident Categorization: Classifying incidents based on severity and potential impact.
- Incident Prioritization: Prioritizing incidents based on severity and business impact.
- Incident Response: Assigning a dedicated team to investigate and resolve the incident.
- Incident Resolution and Closure: Implementing necessary solutions, verifying the resolution, and documenting the incident.
Performance Metrics
- System Uptime: 98% monthly (assuming stable connectivity from customer side in all working locations).
- Average Incident Response Time:
- During working hours: 15 minutes.
- Out of working hours: 60 minutes.
8. Service Level Exclusions
This SLA does not cover service interruptions resulting from:
- Scheduled maintenance or system updates.
- Service disruptions resulting from unforeseen circumstances beyond our control (e.g., natural disasters, power outages).
- Service disruptions arising from customer negligence or misuse of the software.
9. Service Agreement
9.1 Service Scope
The following Services are covered by this Agreement:
- Monitored email support.
- Planned or Emergency Onsite assistance (extra costs apply).
- Monthly system health check.
- Planned daily / monthly system backups.
9.2 Customer ((Client Name)) Requirements
Customer ((Client Name)) responsibilities and/or requirements in support of this Agreement include:
- Payment for all support and operation costs at the agreed interval.
- Reasonable availability of customer representative(s) when resolving a service-related incident or request.
- Proper use of the software and services as agreed upon in SRS and as per presented training.
9.3 Service Provider Responsibilities
Service Provider responsibilities and/or requirements in support of this Agreement include:
- Meeting response times associated with service-related incidents.
- Appropriate notification to the Customer for all scheduled maintenance.
9.4 Service Assumptions
Assumptions related to in-scope services and/or components include:
- Changes to services will be communicated and documented to all stakeholders.
10. Periodic Review
This Agreement is valid from the Effective Date outlined herein and is valid until further notice. This Agreement should be reviewed at a minimum once per fiscal year; however, in lieu of a review during any period specified, the current Agreement will remain in effect. The Business Relationship Manager (“Document Owner”) is responsible for facilitating regular reviews of this document. Contents of this document may be amended as required, provided mutual agreement is obtained from the primary stakeholders and communicated to all affected parties. The Document Owner will incorporate all subsequent revisions and obtain mutual agreements/approvals as required.
Previous Review Date: N/a
Next Review Date: N/a
11. Governing Law
This SLA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Egypt.
12. Entire Agreement
This SLA constitutes the entire agreement between AtenTEC Business Development and (Client Name) regarding the services provided and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements.
13. Data Protection
AtenTEC Business Development is committed to protecting the privacy and security of (Client Name)'s data and adheres to GDPR regulations.