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Client + Vendor MSAs · SOWs included

Generate an MSA you can actually use. Customized to your relationship.

A Master Services Agreement (MSA) is the umbrella contract for a long-term client or vendor relationship. SOWs hang off it. Get the MSA right and every SOW after is short and easy. Get it wrong and every SOW is a renegotiation. We generate MSAs configured for your role (provider or client), payment terms, IP ownership, termination, and indemnification.

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How it works

How we handle MSA Template, end-to-end.

A Master Services Agreement (MSA) is the umbrella contract for a long-term client or vendor relationship.

1

Pick your role

Provider (you are delivering services) or client (you are buying services). The wording, indemnification scope, IP ownership, and warranty obligations are inverted between roles.

2

Configure key terms

Payment terms (Net 15, 30, 60), IP ownership (work-for-hire to client, retained by provider, joint), termination (for cause, for convenience, with notice), indemnification scope, liability cap.

3

SOW template included

Every MSA generates with a matching SOW template. SOWs hang off the MSA without renegotiating the umbrella terms. New project = new SOW, not new MSA.

4

E-sign and store

Optional e-sign with tracking and vault storage. SHA-256 hash for tamper detection. Counterparty signs in 60 seconds.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent msa template pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

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Unlimited MSAs.

Generate MSAs in any volume. Free forever. SOW template included. You handle the signature workflow.

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Pro + Custom

$499
Attorney-reviewed customizations.

Generated MSA plus attorney review for custom clauses (specific industry warranties, sub-contractor restrictions, regulated industries). Includes 50 e-sign credits.

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FAQ

About the MSA Template Generator.

What is the difference between MSA and SOW?
MSA (Master Services Agreement) is the umbrella contract: payment, IP, termination, indemnification - terms that apply to every project between the parties. SOW (Statement of Work) is the project-specific document: deliverables, timeline, fees for one specific engagement. SOWs hang off the MSA.
Why use an MSA instead of a one-off contract?
For relationships with more than one project: one MSA upfront, then each project is a short SOW. Saves weeks of legal review per project. Required for almost all B2B vendor relationships.
Who owns IP in the work product?
Depends on the deal. Default for paid services is work-for-hire (client owns). For SaaS or platform providers, the provider retains IP and licenses to the client. We let you configure both. Our generator notes the tax and operational consequences of each choice.
What is a liability cap?
A maximum amount one party can owe the other for a breach. Standard is 1x to 3x fees paid in the prior 12 months. Excludes IP indemnification (uncapped) and confidentiality breaches (uncapped). The liability cap is the most-negotiated clause.
What is force majeure?
Excuses performance when external events (pandemic, war, natural disaster) make it impossible. Standard clause. Our generator includes a 30-day cure period before either party can terminate.
Can I use the MSA across borders?
Yes, but international MSAs need: governing law (which country's law applies), arbitration venue (vs. court), and tax indemnification (especially for VAT and withholding). We support common cross-border configurations.
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