Compute SLA for Australia

Compute SLA Template for Australia

This document is a comprehensive Service Level Agreement (SLA) for compute services, governed by Australian law. It establishes the terms and conditions for the provision of computing resources, including performance metrics, availability guarantees, service credits, and support obligations. The agreement incorporates Australian consumer protection requirements and data privacy regulations, setting clear expectations for service delivery, monitoring, reporting, and remedies for service level breaches. It includes detailed technical specifications and operational procedures while ensuring compliance with Australian legal frameworks, particularly the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and relevant IT industry standards.

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What is a Compute SLA?

This Compute SLA template is designed for use in the Australian market where organizations require formal agreements for the provision of computing resources and services. The document is particularly relevant when establishing or maintaining business relationships involving cloud computing, data center services, or IT infrastructure services. It incorporates essential elements required under Australian law, including consumer protection provisions, privacy considerations, and fair trading requirements. The Compute SLA covers critical aspects such as service level metrics, performance guarantees, support obligations, security requirements, and remedy mechanisms through service credits. This template is suitable for both service providers and customers seeking to establish clear, enforceable service standards while ensuring compliance with Australian legal and regulatory frameworks.

What sections should be included in a Compute SLA?

1. Parties: Identification of the service provider and customer, including full legal names and contact details

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the nature of services and general purpose

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

4. Service Description: Detailed description of the compute services being provided, including specifications and scope

5. Service Levels: Specific performance metrics, availability guarantees, and measurement methodologies

6. Service Credits: Compensation mechanism for service level failures, including calculation methods and claiming process

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

8. Customer Obligations: Customer responsibilities, required cooperation, and usage limitations

9. Security Requirements: Security standards, protocols, and responsibilities of both parties

10. Monitoring and Reporting: Performance monitoring methods, reporting frequency, and access to metrics

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

12. Force Majeure: Circumstances beyond reasonable control and their impact on service delivery

13. Liability and Indemnification: Limitations of liability, indemnification obligations, and insurance requirements

14. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including governing law, notices, and dispute resolution

What sections are optional to include in a Compute SLA?

1. Disaster Recovery: Detailed disaster recovery procedures and commitments, included when specific DR requirements exist

2. Data Management: Specific provisions for data handling, backup, and recovery, included when significant data processing is involved

3. Change Management: Procedures for implementing changes to services or infrastructure, included for complex deployments

4. Exit Management: Detailed transition assistance and data migration procedures upon termination, included for critical services

5. Compliance Requirements: Specific regulatory compliance obligations, included when operating in regulated industries

6. Environmental Standards: Environmental commitments and standards, included when green computing is a requirement

7. Subcontractors: Rules and obligations regarding use of subcontractors, included when subcontracting is anticipated

What schedules should be included in a Compute SLA?

1. Schedule 1 - Service Level Metrics: Detailed technical specifications of all service level metrics and measurement methods

2. Schedule 2 - Pricing and Service Credits: Detailed pricing structure and service credit calculations

3. Schedule 3 - Support Procedures: Detailed support procedures, contact information, and escalation matrices

4. Schedule 4 - Technical Specifications: Detailed technical specifications of the compute infrastructure

5. Schedule 5 - Security Standards: Detailed security protocols, standards, and compliance requirements

6. Appendix A - Incident Response Plan: Step-by-step procedures for handling various types of service incidents

7. Appendix B - Report Templates: Templates for various required reports and performance metrics

8. Appendix C - Service Request Procedures: Procedures and forms for requesting service changes or support

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 | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

Australia

Publisher

Genie AI

Sector

Cost

Free to use
Relevant legal definitions
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Relevant Industries

Information Technology

Financial Services

Healthcare

E-commerce

Manufacturing

Government

Education

Telecommunications

Professional Services

Media and Entertainment

Relevant Teams

Legal

Information Technology

Operations

Procurement

Compliance

Risk Management

Service Delivery

Infrastructure

Cloud Operations

Contract Management

Technical Support

Solutions Architecture

Relevant Roles

Chief Information Officer

IT Director

Cloud Services Manager

Infrastructure Manager

Service Delivery Manager

Technical Operations Manager

Procurement Manager

Contract Manager

Legal Counsel

Risk Manager

Compliance Officer

Solutions Architect

Account Executive

Operations Director

Technology Officer

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