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Global SLA Template for South Africa

A comprehensive service level agreement template designed for global service delivery while complying with South African law. This document establishes the framework for service delivery, performance standards, and accountability measures across international boundaries. It incorporates requirements from South African legislation including POPIA, ECTA, and the Consumer Protection Act, while maintaining flexibility for international service delivery. The agreement covers service definitions, performance metrics, reporting requirements, governance structures, and remedies for service failures.

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What is a Global SLA?

This Global SLA template is designed for organizations requiring a robust framework for international service delivery while maintaining compliance with South African law. The document is particularly useful when establishing service relationships that cross borders but need to be governed by South African jurisdiction. It provides comprehensive coverage of service levels, performance metrics, and governance frameworks suitable for complex service arrangements. The Global SLA includes specific provisions addressing data protection under POPIA, electronic communications under ECTA, and consumer protection requirements, while incorporating international best practices for service level management. This template is typically used for significant service relationships requiring detailed performance tracking, regular reporting, and clear accountability measures.

What sections should be included in a Global SLA?

1. Parties: Identification of the service provider and customer, including registration details and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, relationship between parties, and purpose of the SLA

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of technical terms, service metrics, and key concepts used throughout the agreement

4. Services Overview: High-level description of services covered by the agreement

5. Service Levels: Detailed service level commitments, performance metrics, and measurement methodologies

6. Service Credits: Calculation and application of credits or financial adjustments for service level failures

7. Monitoring and Reporting: Procedures for monitoring service performance and reporting requirements

8. Support Services: Description of support levels, response times, and escalation procedures

9. Data Protection and Security: Obligations regarding data protection, security measures, and compliance with POPIA

10. Charges and Payment: Pricing structure, payment terms, and invoicing procedures

11. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement, renewal terms, and termination rights

12. Liability and Indemnities: Limitations of liability, indemnification obligations, and insurance requirements

13. Force Majeure: Events constituting force majeure and consequences

14. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes, including jurisdiction and governing law

15. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, assignment, and entire agreement

What sections are optional to include in a Global SLA?

1. Change Management: Procedures for requesting and implementing changes to services or service levels - include for complex service arrangements

2. Disaster Recovery: Disaster recovery and business continuity obligations - include for critical services

3. Transition Services: Provisions for service transition at start and end of agreement - include for complex service transitions

4. Intellectual Property Rights: Detailed IP provisions - include when services involve significant IP elements

5. Compliance with Laws: Specific regulatory compliance obligations - include for heavily regulated services

6. Subcontractors: Rights and obligations regarding subcontractors - include when subcontracting is anticipated

7. Environmental Requirements: Environmental compliance and sustainability requirements - include for services with environmental impact

8. Personnel: Requirements for service provider personnel - include when specific qualifications or security clearances are needed

What schedules should be included in a Global SLA?

1. Service Descriptions: Detailed technical specifications of each service

2. Service Level Specifications: Detailed metrics, measurement methods, and targets for each service level

3. Pricing and Charging: Detailed pricing models, rates, and calculation methodologies

4. Support Procedures: Detailed support processes, contact details, and escalation procedures

5. Security Requirements: Detailed security protocols and requirements

6. Data Processing Agreement: POPIA-compliant data processing terms and procedures

7. Business Continuity Plan: Detailed disaster recovery and business continuity procedures

8. Transition Plan: Detailed transition in/out procedures and timelines

9. Governance Procedures: Service management and governance framework

10. Required Reports: Templates and specifications for required service reports

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Genie AI | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents

Jurisdiction

South Africa

Publisher

Genie AI

Cost

Free to use

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