This article contains the following:
Main Agreement (Clauses 1-18)
This section includes all core contractual terms, covering:
(Source: Master Agreement between SpinifexIT and the Customer)
1. Agreement Structure and Definitions
- The Master Agreement governs all orders placed under associated Order Forms.
- Key definitions include: Products, Services, Software, Cloud Services, Support Services, Professional Services, Documentation, Subscription Metrics, Confidential Information, Customer Data, Business Data, Usage Data, Deliverables, Fees, and Order Terms.
- Interpretation rules clarify references to documents, legislation, parties, and currency.
2. Term
- The Master Agreement remains in effect until terminated.
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Each Order Form has a designated start date and term, with possible renewal if specified.
3. Ordering & Supply
- Products and Services must be ordered via an agreed Order Form.
- If inconsistencies arise, the Order Form supersedes the Master Agreement for that order.
- SpinifexIT must supply Products and Services as specified.
4. Fees & Payments
- Fees must be paid within the timeframe specified on the Order Form (default: 30 days).
- Product and Cloud Services fees are payable annually in advance; Professional Services monthly in arrears.
- All invoices must be paid in full except disputed portions.
- SpinifexIT may increase fees annually as defined.
- Interest and suspension rights apply if payments are overdue.
- Expenses (travel etc.) may be charged with prior consent.
5. Licenses & Usage Restrictions
Software License
- Non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to install/use the Software within permitted jurisdictions and instances.
- Activation Files must be used and updated.
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Customer responsible for applying security patches.
Cloud Services License
- Non-exclusive rights to access and use Cloud Services and offline components.
Deliverables License
- Limited right to use Deliverables during the Order Term.
Customer Obligations
- Maintain SAP licenses (where applicable).
- Prevent misuse, circumvention of controls, reverse engineering, or unauthorized access.
- Protect Customer Data and ensure compliance with Third-Party Application terms.
Subscription Metrics
- Fees may increase if usage exceeds permitted personnel, instances, jurisdictions, or versions.
- Unauthorized over-usage requires retrospective fee adjustment.
6. Support & Professional Services
Support Services
- Delivered with due care, according to Documentation and Service Levels.
- Issues must be reported with sufficient detail and cooperation from the customer.
Professional Services
- Delivered using good industry practices.
- Training delivered online unless specified.
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Deliverables provided in draft → review → final process.
7. Change Orders
- Either party may request scope changes.
- SpinifexIT prepares a change order within 14 days.
- Changes become binding once executed by both parties.
- Customer policy changes count as change orders.
8. Audit Rights
- SpinifexIT may audit usage annually to ensure compliance.
- Customer must cooperate and provide relevant information.
9. Security & Privacy
- SpinifexIT maintains ISO 27001 certification and safeguards for security and integrity.
- Business Data stored/processed only in approved regional data centers unless consent is provided.
- Data Breach notifications, investigation, and remediation processes defined.
- Compliance with all applicable Data Protection Laws is required.
10. Confidentiality
- Both parties must protect Confidential Information.
- Disclosure permitted only when required by law or to legal advisors under confidentiality.
11. Intellectual Property
- Customer retains ownership of Customer Data.
- SpinifexIT receives a licence to use Customer Data for service delivery.
- SpinifexIT may use aggregated Usage Data for improvements.
12. Insurance
- SpinifexIT must maintain required insurance policies and provide certificates upon request.
13. Termination
Termination Rights
- Either party may terminate for material breach not remedied within 30 days.
- Insolvency allows immediate termination.
- Agreement may be terminated for convenience after the first Order Term (without affecting active Order Forms).
Consequences
- All invoices become immediately payable.
- Licences immediately terminate.
- Customer must destroy all copies of Software/Documentation unless temporarily retained to export data.
- SpinifexIT must delete Customer Data unless agreed otherwise.
- Certain clauses survive termination.
Transition Services
- Provided upon request for up to 3 months (charged as Professional Services).
14. Warranties
- Mutual authority to enter the Agreement.
- SpinifexIT warrants IP ownership, non-infringement, absence of malicious code, conformity to Documentation, and competent performance of services.
- Disclaimer: Except as stated, Products & Services are provided “as-is.”
15. Liability
- Liability caps apply (generally equal to fees paid in the previous 12 months; double for certain security breaches).
- Excludes liability for lost profits, indirect or consequential damages.
- Exceptions include death/injury, fraud, deliberate misconduct, indemnities, and statutory liabilities.
16. Indemnities
- SpinifexIT indemnifies for third-party IP infringement claims (with exceptions).
- Customer indemnifies for issues arising from Customer Data, misuse, or unauthorized modifications.
- Indemnification requires proper notification, cooperation, and sole control of defense.
17. General Provisions
- Subcontracting allowed; SpinifexIT remains liable.
- Entire Agreement clause supersedes prior agreements.
- Notices procedures detailed.
- Assignment restrictions apply.
- Force Majeure allows suspension of obligations.
- Governing law based on SpinifexIT’s jurisdiction.
- Arbitration rules depend on customer region.
- Agreement can be executed in counterparts.
18. Jurisdiction-Specific Clauses
- Country and Region specific clauses
- Australian Consumer Law provisions may apply
- Remedies for non-excludable consumer guarantees specified
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German Minimum Wage Act (MiLoG) and the Posted Workers Act (AEntG) may apply
Schedules
This section covers supplementary and policy-based obligations that support the main agreement:
Schedule 1 - Modern Slavery
- SpinifexIT must identify and address risks of Modern Slavery and notify the customer if found.
Schedule 2 - Anti-Bribery & AML
- Strict compliance with Anti-Bribery and Anti-Money Laundering laws.
- Parties must maintain adequate procedures and conduct due diligence.
Schedule 3 - Customer Order Form
- The Order form is issued in accordance with the Master Agreement between SpinifexIT and the Customer
Schedule 4 - Operations Policy
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SpinifexIT Customer Care Operations Policy (Easy Suite) Includes Customer Service Level Agreement
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