Cloud Service Agreement (Common Paper Standard)

A standard contract for selling and buying cloud software or SaaS subscriptions. The key terms cover the agreement date, liability caps, covered claims, governing law and courts, and each deal is described in an Order Form.

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Source: Common Paper (CC BY 4.0)

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Instructions for filling out Cloud Service Agreement (Common Paper Standard)

This template is used for official filing and documentation. Below are detailed instructions for completing, requirement details, and submission rules.

Who needs to fill out this document?

This form is designed for use by legal entities, individuals, or authorized representatives in the following cases:

SaaS companies signing business customers.
Procurement teams buying cloud software.
Startups that want a fair, standard subscription contract.

What you will need before starting

Before filling out the interactive form, prepare the following details and documents:

1. PartiesProvider and customer names.

2. Effective date and Order Form termsSubscription period, fees and details of the service.

3. Liability and claimsGeneral cap amount and which claims each party covers.

4. Governing law and courtsWhere and under which law disputes are decided.

Step-by-step filling process

Fill in the Key Terms page: Enter the parties, dates, caps and legal terms in the table.
Describe the deal: Add subscription details and fees in an Order Form or in the matching key term.
Optional documents: Attach a DPA, SLA or AI addendum if you use them.
Sign the cover page: Both parties sign the signature block.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does the generated Key Terms page do?

It collects every defined term the standard terms refer to, so you can fill them in one place. Terms you leave blank follow the standard terms.

Can I add an SLA or DPA?

Yes. Common Paper publishes a Service Level Agreement and a Data Processing Agreement that are designed to work alongside this contract.

Is this legal advice?

No. The author publishes it for general reference, not as advice on your situation. Have a qualified lawyer review it before you sign, especially if you operate outside the United States.

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