Master Service Agreement (MSA) Review
AI review of MSAs to catch hidden obligations, unfair change order processes, and liability imbalances.
What is a Master Service Agreement?
A master service agreement establishes the overarching terms for an ongoing business relationship, with individual projects governed by statements of work (SOWs) issued under the MSA. The MSA typically contains the liability, indemnification, IP ownership, and termination terms that apply to all future work. This means a single unfavorable clause in the MSA affects every project you take on under it.
Inkvex reviews MSAs for liability caps, indemnification scope, IP ownership defaults, change order procedures, and termination rights. We flag terms in the MSA that will cascade into every SOW, ensuring you do not agree to unfavorable defaults that govern dozens of future projects.
⚠ Red Flags to Watch For
- •Blanket IP assignment for all work performed under the MSA
- •Indemnification obligations that survive termination indefinitely
- •Change order process that allows scope changes without price adjustment
- •Liability cap set at fees paid in the last 12 months (may be far below actual damages)
- •Termination for convenience with no payment for work in progress
- •Most-favored-customer clause requiring you to offer the same rates to all clients
What Inkvex Checks
- ✓IP ownership default for all SOWs under the MSA
- ✓Indemnification scope and survival terms
- ✓Liability caps and exclusions
- ✓Change order and scope modification procedures
- ✓Termination conditions and wind-down obligations
- ✓Payment terms and invoicing requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Inkvex check in a Master Service Agreement?
IP ownership default for all SOWs under the MSA. Indemnification scope and survival terms. Liability caps and exclusions. Change order and scope modification procedures. Termination conditions and wind-down obligations. Payment terms and invoicing requirements. Upload any contract at inkvex.app for a free analysis.
What are common red flags in a Master Service Agreement?
Blanket IP assignment for all work performed under the MSA. Indemnification obligations that survive termination indefinitely. Change order process that allows scope changes without price adjustment.
How much does it cost to review a Master Service Agreement with AI?
Inkvex offers 3 free analyses with no credit card required. After that, the Starter Pack is $9.99 for 10 analyses, or Pro is $24.99/month for unlimited reviews.
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