Enterprise Software as a Service Agreement - Missouri

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ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE AGREEMENT

STATE OF MISSOURI

AGREEMENT INFORMATION

Field	Information
Agreement Date	[__/__/____]
Agreement Number	[________________________________]
Effective Date	[__/__/____]

PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT

PROVIDER:

Field	Information
Legal Entity Name	[________________________________]
State of Formation	[________________________________]
Principal Address	[________________________________]
City, State, ZIP	[________________________________]
Federal Tax ID (EIN)	[________________________________]
Primary Contact Name	[________________________________]
Contact Email	[________________________________]
Contact Phone	[________________________________]

CUSTOMER:

Field	Information
Legal Entity Name	[________________________________]
State of Formation	[________________________________]
Principal Address	[________________________________]
City, State, ZIP	[________________________________]
Federal Tax ID (EIN)	[________________________________]
Primary Contact Name	[________________________________]
Contact Email	[________________________________]
Contact Phone	[________________________________]

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Provider is engaged in the business of providing cloud-based software as a service solutions and related professional services;

WHEREAS, Customer desires to obtain access to and use of Provider's software platform and services for Customer's enterprise business operations;

WHEREAS, the parties wish to establish the terms and conditions under which Provider will make its services available to Customer in compliance with the laws of the State of Missouri;

WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that Missouri does not currently have a comprehensive consumer data privacy statute, and they intend for this Agreement to establish robust data protection obligations that meet or exceed applicable Missouri law;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1: DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Affiliate" means any entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting securities or equivalent ownership interest.

1.2 "Authorized Users" means Customer's employees, contractors, consultants, and agents who are authorized by Customer to access and use the Services under the rights granted pursuant to this Agreement.

1.3 "Confidential Information" means all non-public information disclosed by one party to the other, whether orally, in writing, or by inspection, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and circumstances of disclosure.

1.4 "Customer Data" means all electronic data, information, content, records, and files that Customer or Authorized Users upload, submit, store, transmit, or process through the Services.

1.5 "Documentation" means Provider's standard user guides, online help files, technical specifications, and other documentation related to the Services as updated from time to time.

1.6 "Downtime" means any period during which the Services are unavailable or materially impaired, excluding Scheduled Maintenance and Excused Downtime.

1.7 "Effective Date" means the date first written above or the date both parties have executed this Agreement, whichever is later.

1.8 "Excused Downtime" means unavailability caused by: (a) Customer's acts or omissions; (b) failures of Customer's equipment, software, or network connections; (c) third-party services outside Provider's control; (d) force majeure events; or (e) suspension pursuant to Section 3.4.

1.9 "Fees" means all amounts payable by Customer to Provider as set forth in this Agreement and any applicable Order Form.

1.10 "Initial Term" means the initial subscription period specified in the Order Form.

1.11 "Intellectual Property Rights" means all patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights recognized under the laws of any jurisdiction worldwide.

1.12 "Malicious Code" means viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, or other harmful or malicious code, files, scripts, agents, or programs.

1.13 "Monthly Uptime Percentage" means the total minutes in a calendar month minus minutes of Downtime, divided by total minutes in the month, expressed as a percentage.

1.14 "Order Form" means an ordering document specifying the Services, subscription levels, Fees, and other commercial terms, executed by both parties and incorporated herein.

1.15 "Personal Information" has the meaning set forth in Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.1500, including an individual's first name or first initial and last name in combination with specified data elements such as Social Security number, driver's license number, financial account number, or health information.

1.16 "Professional Services" means implementation, configuration, customization, training, integration, and consulting services provided by Provider as specified in an Order Form or Statement of Work.

1.17 "Renewal Term" means each successive subscription period following the Initial Term.

1.18 "Scheduled Maintenance" means planned maintenance of the Services performed during designated maintenance windows with advance notice to Customer.

1.19 "Security Incident" means any unauthorized access to, acquisition of, or disclosure of Customer Data, or any breach or potential breach of Provider's security measures.

1.20 "Services" means Provider's proprietary cloud-based software platform and related services described in the applicable Order Form, including all updates, enhancements, and new features made generally available.

1.21 "Service Level Agreement" or "SLA" means the service level commitments set forth in Article 4.

1.22 "Statement of Work" or "SOW" means a document describing Professional Services, deliverables, timelines, and associated fees.

1.23 "Subscription Term" means collectively the Initial Term and all Renewal Terms.

1.24 "Third-Party Components" means software, data, services, or content provided by third parties that are incorporated into or used in connection with the Services.

1.25 "Trade Secret" has the meaning set forth in Mo. Rev. Stat. § 417.453, including information that derives independent economic value from not being generally known and is the subject of reasonable efforts to maintain its secrecy.

1.26 "User Account" means the unique login credentials and account established for each Authorized User.

1.27 "Breach of Security" has the meaning set forth in Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.1500, meaning unauthorized access to and unauthorized acquisition of Personal Information maintained in computerized form that compromises the security, confidentiality, or integrity of the Personal Information.

1.28 "MMPA" means the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, Mo. Rev. Stat. Chapter 407.

1.29 "MUTSA" means the Missouri Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 417.450–417.467.

1.30 "Data Protection Assessment" means an assessment evaluating the risks of processing Personal Information and the safeguards employed to mitigate such risks, conducted voluntarily as a best practice in the absence of a comprehensive Missouri privacy statute.

ARTICLE 2: SAAS SERVICES AND ACCESS RIGHTS

2.1 Grant of Rights

Subject to Customer's compliance with this Agreement and payment of all Fees, Provider hereby grants to Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable right during the Subscription Term to:

(a) Access and use the Services for Customer's internal business operations;

(b) Permit Authorized Users to access and use the Services in accordance with this Agreement;

(d) Store, process, and retrieve Customer Data through the Services.

2.2 Subscription Tiers

Customer's subscription shall be as specified in the Order Form:

☐ Standard Enterprise - Up to [____] Authorized Users
☐ Professional Enterprise - Up to [____] Authorized Users
☐ Premium Enterprise - Up to [____] Authorized Users
☐ Unlimited Enterprise - Unlimited Authorized Users
☐ Custom Configuration - As specified: [________________________________]

2.3 User Account Administration

(a) Customer shall designate at least one (1) administrator to manage User Accounts and access permissions.

(b) Customer is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all User Account credentials.

(d) User Accounts are for designated individuals only and may not be shared among multiple persons.

2.4 Authorized User Categories

☐ Named Users - Identified individuals assigned specific User Accounts
☐ Concurrent Users - Maximum simultaneous users: [____]
☐ Site License - All employees at specified locations
☐ Enterprise-Wide - All employees and authorized contractors
☐ Other: [________________________________]

2.5 Affiliate Usage

☐ Customer's Affiliates are authorized to use the Services under this Agreement
☐ Customer's Affiliates must execute separate Order Forms
☐ Affiliate usage is not permitted

If Affiliate usage is permitted:

(a) Customer shall ensure Affiliate compliance with all Agreement terms;

(b) Customer remains liable for Affiliate acts and omissions;

2.6 Professional Services and Support

Provider shall provide implementation and support services as specified in the applicable Order Form or Statement of Work. Support tiers, response time targets, and escalation procedures shall be as set forth in Exhibit B.

2.7 Training Services

☐ Provider shall provide the following training:

Training Type	Format	Duration	Participants
Administrator Training	[________________________________]	[____] hours	[____]
End User Training	[________________________________]	[____] hours	[____]
Advanced Feature Training	[________________________________]	[____] hours	[____]
Custom Training	[________________________________]	[____] hours	[____]

ARTICLE 3: ACCEPTABLE USE AND RESTRICTIONS

3.1 Acceptable Use Policy

Customer and Authorized Users shall:

(a) Use the Services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws, including Missouri law;

(b) Comply with all Documentation and Provider's reasonable usage policies;

(d) Promptly report any suspected security breaches or unauthorized access.

3.2 Prohibited Activities

Customer and Authorized Users shall not:

(a) License, sublicense, sell, resell, rent, lease, transfer, assign, or distribute the Services to third parties;

(b) Modify, copy, or create derivative works based on the Services or Documentation;

(d) Access the Services to build a competitive product or service;

(e) Use the Services to store or transmit Malicious Code;

(f) Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Services;

(g) Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services or related systems;

(h) Use the Services to transmit unlawful, harassing, defamatory, or fraudulent content;

(i) Use the Services in violation of any third party's intellectual property or privacy rights;

(j) Exceed licensed usage limits or circumvent usage restrictions;

(k) Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices on the Services.

3.3 Usage Monitoring

(a) Provider may monitor usage to ensure compliance with this Agreement;

(b) Provider shall notify Customer of any significant usage anomalies;

3.4 Suspension

Provider may suspend Customer's access to the Services:

(a) If Customer's use poses a security threat to Provider or other customers;

(b) If Customer is in material breach of this Agreement and fails to cure within [____] days after notice;

(d) For non-payment of undisputed Fees more than [____] days past due.

Provider shall provide advance notice of suspension when practicable and shall restore access promptly when the grounds for suspension are resolved.

ARTICLE 4: SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT

4.1 Uptime Commitment

Provider commits to the following Monthly Uptime Percentage during each calendar month:

☐ 99.5% Monthly Uptime
☐ 99.9% Monthly Uptime
☐ 99.95% Monthly Uptime
☐ 99.99% Monthly Uptime
☐ Other: [____]%

4.2 Uptime Calculation

Monthly Uptime Percentage = ((Total Minutes in Month - Downtime Minutes) / Total Minutes in Month) × 100

Downtime is measured from when Provider confirms a system-wide outage or when automated monitoring detects unavailability, whichever is earlier.

4.3 Scheduled Maintenance Windows

(a) Standard Maintenance Window: [________________________________]

(b) Provider shall provide at least [____] hours advance notice for scheduled maintenance.

(d) Emergency maintenance may be performed without advance notice when necessary to address critical security issues or prevent imminent harm.

4.4 Service Credits

If Provider fails to meet the Monthly Uptime Percentage commitment, Customer shall be entitled to Service Credits as follows:

Monthly Uptime Percentage	Service Credit (% of Monthly Fee)
99.0% - Below Commitment	10%
98.0% - 98.99%	25%
95.0% - 97.99%	50%
Below 95.0%	100%

4.5 Service Credit Limitations

(a) Service Credits are Customer's sole and exclusive remedy for Provider's failure to meet the SLA.

(b) Service Credits shall not exceed 100% of the monthly Fees for the affected month.

(d) Customer must request Service Credits within thirty (30) days of the end of the affected month.

4.6 Service Credit Request Process

To request Service Credits, Customer shall:

(a) Submit a written request to Provider's support team;

(b) Include the date(s) and time(s) of Downtime;

(d) Provide any relevant logs or documentation.

4.7 Performance Monitoring

(a) Provider shall maintain real-time monitoring of Services availability.

(b) Provider shall make uptime statistics available to Customer through [________________________________].

4.8 Chronic Failure

If Provider fails to meet the Monthly Uptime Percentage commitment for [____] consecutive months or [____] months in any twelve (12) month period, Customer may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice without penalty and receive a pro-rata refund of prepaid Fees.

ARTICLE 5: CUSTOMER DATA AND DATA PROTECTION

5.1 Customer Data Ownership

(a) As between the parties, Customer retains all right, title, and interest in and to Customer Data.

(b) Provider acquires no rights to Customer Data except the limited license to process Customer Data as necessary to provide the Services.

5.2 Data Processing

Provider shall:

(a) Process Customer Data only as necessary to provide the Services and as instructed by Customer;

(b) Not access, use, or disclose Customer Data except as required for Service delivery, security, or as compelled by law;

(d) Ensure personnel with access to Customer Data are bound by confidentiality obligations.

5.3 Data Location

☐ Customer Data shall be stored and processed within the United States
☐ Customer Data shall be stored and processed within: [________________________________]
☐ Customer Data may be stored and processed in any Provider data center location
☐ Customer Data location restrictions: [________________________________]

5.4 Information Security Program

Provider shall implement and maintain a comprehensive written information security program that includes:

(a) Risk Assessment: Regular identification and assessment of reasonably foreseeable internal and external threats to Customer Data security;

(b) Safeguards: Implementation of safeguards to control identified risks, including:

Encryption of Customer Data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
Multi-factor authentication for administrative access
Network security controls including firewalls, intrusion detection, and prevention systems
Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
Secure software development practices

(d) Employee Training: Regular security awareness training for all personnel with access to Customer Data;

(e) Incident Response: Written incident response plan addressing detection, containment, investigation, and notification procedures;

(f) Business Continuity: Disaster recovery and business continuity procedures.

5.5 Security Certifications and Audits

Provider maintains or shall obtain the following certifications:

☐ SOC 2 Type II
☐ ISO 27001
☐ ISO 27017
☐ ISO 27018
☐ HITRUST CSF
☐ FedRAMP (Authorization Level: [____])
☐ PCI DSS (if processing payment data)
☐ Other: [________________________________]

(a) Provider shall maintain such certifications throughout the Subscription Term.

(b) Upon Customer's reasonable written request (no more than once annually), Provider shall provide copies of current audit reports and certifications.

(c) Customer may conduct or commission a security assessment of Provider's facilities and practices upon reasonable advance notice and at Customer's expense, subject to Provider's reasonable security and confidentiality requirements.

5.6 Security Incident Response

(a) Provider shall notify Customer of any Security Incident affecting Customer Data within [____] hours of discovery.

(b) Notification shall include:

Description of the incident
Types of data potentially affected
Measures taken to contain and remediate
Contact information for further inquiries
Recommended protective actions for Customer

(d) Provider shall preserve evidence related to Security Incidents for forensic investigation.

5.7 Data Breach Notification Under Missouri Law

In the event of a Breach of Security requiring notification under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.1500:

(a) Provider shall notify Customer immediately and in no event later than [____] hours after determining a breach has occurred;

(b) Provider shall cooperate with Customer in fulfilling notification obligations to affected individuals, which under Missouri law must be made without unreasonable delay;

(c) Required notifications must include a description of the incident, a telephone number for further information and assistance, contact information for consumer reporting agencies, and advice to remain vigilant;

(d) Provider shall bear the costs of notification and credit monitoring services if the breach results from Provider's negligence or failure to comply with this Agreement;

(e) The parties acknowledge that under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.1500, the Missouri Attorney General has exclusive enforcement authority for data breach notification violations, with a maximum penalty of $150,000 per breach or series of related breaches.

MISSOURI PRACTITIONER NOTE: Missouri does not currently have a comprehensive consumer data privacy statute comparable to the CCPA, VCDPA, or similar state laws. However, the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA, Chapter 407) provides broad consumer protection. Practitioners should monitor the Missouri legislature for potential privacy legislation and consider including contractual data protection provisions that may exceed current statutory minimums.

5.8 Subprocessors

(a) Provider may engage subprocessors to assist in providing the Services, provided:

Subprocessors are bound by data protection obligations no less protective than this Agreement
Provider remains liable for subprocessor compliance
Provider maintains an updated list of subprocessors

(b) Provider shall notify Customer of any material changes to subprocessors at least [____] days in advance.

(c) Customer may object to new subprocessors; if Provider proceeds over Customer's objection, Customer may terminate without penalty.

5.9 Data Backup and Recovery

(a) Provider shall perform [________________________________] backups of Customer Data.

(b) Backups shall be retained for [____] days.

(d) Provider shall test backup restoration procedures at least [________________________________].

ARTICLE 6: FEES, PAYMENT, AND TAXES

6.1 Subscription Fees

Customer shall pay the following subscription Fees:

Description	Amount	Billing Frequency
Base Subscription Fee	$[________________________________]	☐ Monthly ☐ Quarterly ☐ Annually
Per User Fee	$[________________________________] per user	☐ Monthly ☐ Quarterly ☐ Annually
Data Storage (above included amount)	$[________________________________] per GB	☐ Monthly ☐ Quarterly ☐ Annually
API Calls (above included amount)	$[________________________________] per 1,000 calls	☐ Monthly ☐ Quarterly ☐ Annually
Additional Modules/Features	$[________________________________]	☐ Monthly ☐ Quarterly ☐ Annually

6.2 Professional Services Fees

Service	Rate/Fee	Estimate
Implementation Services	$[________________________________]	[________________________________]
Training Services	$[________________________________] per hour/day	[________________________________]
Custom Development	$[________________________________] per hour	[________________________________]
Consulting Services	$[________________________________] per hour	[________________________________]
On-Site Services	$[________________________________] per day plus expenses	[________________________________]

6.3 Payment Terms

(a) Invoicing: Provider shall invoice Customer:
☐ In advance for each billing period
☐ Upon execution of this Agreement for the first year
☐ According to payment milestones in the Order Form
☐ Other: [________________________________]

(b) Payment Due: All invoices are due and payable within [____] days of invoice date.

(c) Payment Method:
☐ ACH/Wire Transfer
☐ Credit Card (subject to processing fees of [____]%)
☐ Check
☐ Other: [________________________________]

6.4 Taxes — Missouri SaaS Tax Treatment

(a) All Fees are exclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.

(b) Missouri SaaS Tax Status: As of the date of this Agreement, SaaS is not subject to Missouri sales tax. Remotely accessed software does not constitute tangible personal property under Missouri law, and 12 CSR 10-109.050 does not classify SaaS as taxable. Additionally, Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment in November 2016 prohibiting taxation of any new services or transactions not subject to tax on January 1, 2015, which effectively prevents imposition of new SaaS taxes absent a constitutional change. Prewritten software delivered on tangible media (e.g., CDs or DVDs) is taxable. The parties acknowledge that Missouri tax treatment of SaaS may change.

(c) Customer is responsible for all applicable sales, use, value-added, and similar taxes arising from the transactions contemplated herein.

(d) Customer shall provide valid exemption certificates if applicable.

(e) Provider is responsible for taxes based on Provider's income.

6.5 Late Payment

(a) Late payments shall bear interest at the rate of nine percent (9%) per annum as provided by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 408.020, which establishes the legal rate when no other rate is agreed upon.

(b) Customer shall reimburse Provider's reasonable collection costs, including attorneys' fees.

MISSOURI PRACTITIONER NOTE: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 408.020 sets the legal (default) interest rate at 9% per annum for moneys due on written contracts when no other rate is agreed upon. Parties may contract for higher rates, subject to the limitations in Mo. Rev. Stat. Chapter 408. For business-to-business contracts, careful review of the applicable usury limits is recommended.

6.6 Fee Disputes

(a) Customer shall notify Provider of any disputed charges within [____] days of invoice date.

(b) Customer shall pay all undisputed amounts by the due date.

(d) Provider shall not suspend Services for amounts subject to a bona fide dispute.

6.7 Price Increases

(a) Fees are fixed for the Initial Term.

(b) Provider may increase Fees for Renewal Terms by providing written notice at least [____] days before the Renewal Term.

ARTICLE 7: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

7.1 Provider Intellectual Property

(a) Provider retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Services, Documentation, and all related intellectual property, including:

Software code, architecture, and design
Algorithms, processes, and methodologies
User interfaces and user experience designs
Trade Secrets as defined under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 417.453
All improvements, modifications, and derivative works

(b) No license or right is granted except as expressly set forth herein.

7.2 Customer Intellectual Property

(a) Customer retains all right, title, and interest in and to Customer Data and Customer's pre-existing intellectual property.

(b) Customer grants Provider a limited, non-exclusive license to use Customer Data solely as necessary to provide the Services.

7.3 Feedback

(a) If Customer provides suggestions, ideas, or feedback regarding the Services ("Feedback"), Provider may use such Feedback without restriction or compensation.

(b) Customer hereby assigns to Provider all rights in any Feedback.

7.4 Aggregated Data

(a) Provider may collect and analyze aggregated, anonymized data derived from Customer's use of the Services that does not identify Customer or any individual ("Aggregated Data").

(b) Provider may use Aggregated Data to improve the Services, develop new products, and for other lawful business purposes.

7.5 Custom Development

For any custom development performed under this Agreement:

☐ Provider Ownership: Provider owns all custom developments; Customer receives a license to use
☐ Customer Ownership: Customer owns all custom developments; Provider receives a license to incorporate into Services
☐ Joint Ownership: Parties jointly own custom developments
☐ Work Made for Hire: Custom developments are works made for hire owned by Customer
☐ As Specified: Ownership determined per individual Statement of Work

ARTICLE 8: CONFIDENTIALITY

8.1 Confidentiality Obligations

Each party agrees to:

(a) Maintain the confidentiality of the other party's Confidential Information using at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care;

(b) Not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except as expressly permitted herein;

(d) Limit access to Confidential Information to employees, contractors, and agents with a need to know who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

8.2 Exclusions

Confidential Information does not include information that:

(a) Is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party;

(b) Was rightfully known to the receiving party without restriction before disclosure;

(d) Is independently developed without use of Confidential Information.

8.3 Permitted Disclosures

A party may disclose Confidential Information:

(a) To its professional advisors bound by professional confidentiality obligations;

(b) As required by law, regulation, or court order, provided the disclosing party gives prompt notice (if legally permitted) to allow the other party to seek protective measures;

8.4 Trade Secret Protection Under Missouri Law

(a) The parties acknowledge that certain Confidential Information may constitute Trade Secrets under the Missouri Uniform Trade Secrets Act (Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 417.450–417.467).

(b) Each party agrees to maintain reasonable measures to preserve the secrecy of Trade Secrets as required by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 417.453.

(c) The parties acknowledge that misappropriation of Trade Secrets may give rise to injunctive relief under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 417.456 and damages (including exemplary damages for willful and malicious misappropriation) under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 417.457.

(d) The statute of limitations for trade secret misappropriation claims under Missouri law is five (5) years from discovery (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 417.461).

8.5 Duration

Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of [____] years, except that obligations regarding Trade Secrets shall continue for as long as the information qualifies as a Trade Secret under applicable law.

8.6 Return or Destruction

Upon termination or upon request, each party shall return or destroy the other party's Confidential Information and certify such return or destruction in writing.

ARTICLE 9: REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

9.1 Provider Warranties

Provider warrants that:

(a) Performance Warranty: The Services will perform materially in accordance with the Documentation during the Subscription Term;

(b) Authority: Provider has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and grant the rights herein;

(c) Non-Infringement: To Provider's knowledge, the Services do not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights;

(d) Malicious Code: The Services will not contain Malicious Code introduced by Provider;

(e) Compliance: Provider will comply with all laws applicable to Provider's provision of the Services;

(f) Personnel: Provider's personnel performing Professional Services will have the necessary skills and qualifications;

(g) Security: Provider will maintain the security program described in Article 5.

9.2 Customer Warranties

Customer warrants that:

(a) Customer has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement;

(b) Customer owns or has the right to provide Customer Data to Provider;

(d) Customer will use the Services in compliance with this Agreement and applicable law.

9.3 Warranty Remedies

For breach of Provider's Performance Warranty:

(a) Customer shall notify Provider of any warranty claim within [____] days of discovery;

(b) Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to correct the non-conformity;

(c) If Provider cannot correct the non-conformity within [____] days, Customer may terminate the affected Services and receive a pro-rata refund.

9.4 Disclaimer of Warranties

EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES IN THIS ARTICLE, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY MO. REV. STAT. § 400.2-316:

(a) PROVIDER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT;

(b) PROVIDER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE;

(d) ANY THIRD-PARTY COMPONENTS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

MISSOURI UCC NOTE: Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 400.2-316, to exclude or modify the implied warranty of merchantability, the disclaimer must mention "merchantability" and, if in writing, must be conspicuous. To exclude or modify the implied warranty of fitness, the exclusion must be in writing and conspicuous. This disclaimer is presented in conspicuous uppercase text to satisfy these requirements.

ARTICLE 10: INDEMNIFICATION

10.1 Provider Indemnification

Provider shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Customer, its Affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any third-party claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

(a) Allegations that the Services infringe any United States patent, copyright, trademark, or misappropriate any trade secret;

(b) Provider's gross negligence or willful misconduct;

(d) Provider's violation of applicable law in its provision of the Services.

10.2 IP Indemnification Exclusions

Provider's indemnification obligations do not apply to claims arising from:

(a) Modifications to the Services made by Customer without Provider's authorization;

(b) Combination of the Services with products, services, or data not provided by Provider;

(d) Customer Data or Customer's specifications that caused the alleged infringement;

(e) Use of a non-current version of the Services if infringement would have been avoided by using the current version.

10.3 IP Infringement Remedies

If the Services become, or in Provider's reasonable judgment are likely to become, subject to an infringement claim, Provider may at its option:

(a) Obtain the right for Customer to continue using the Services;

(b) Modify the Services to make them non-infringing while maintaining material functionality; or

(c) If (a) and (b) are not commercially reasonable, terminate the affected Services and refund prepaid Fees for the unused portion of the Subscription Term.

10.4 Customer Indemnification

Customer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Provider, its Affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any third-party claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

(a) Customer Data, including claims that Customer Data infringes or violates third-party rights;

(b) Customer's breach of the Acceptable Use Policy;

(d) Customer's violation of applicable law in its use of the Services.

10.5 Indemnification Procedures

The indemnified party shall:

(a) Provide prompt written notice of any claim (failure to provide prompt notice shall not relieve the indemnifying party except to the extent materially prejudiced);

(b) Grant the indemnifying party sole control of the defense and settlement;

(d) Not settle any claim without the indemnifying party's prior written consent.

10.6 Missouri Indemnification Standards

In accordance with Missouri law:

(a) Indemnification provisions seeking to indemnify a party for its own negligence must be clear and unequivocal;

(b) This Agreement does not purport to require either party to indemnify the other for claims arising from the indemnified party's sole negligence;

(c) Each party's indemnification obligations are limited to claims arising from the matters expressly described in this Article.

ARTICLE 11: LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

11.1 Exclusion of Consequential Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY MO. REV. STAT. § 400.2-719 AND APPLICABLE MISSOURI LAW, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, LOST DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

11.2 Liability Cap

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 11.3, EACH PARTY'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED:

☐ The total Fees paid or payable by Customer during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim
☐ The total Fees paid or payable by Customer during the twenty-four (24) months preceding the claim
☐ $[________________________________]
☐ Other: [________________________________]

11.3 Exceptions to Limitations

The limitations in Sections 11.1 and 11.2 shall not apply to:

(a) Either party's indemnification obligations under Article 10;

(b) Either party's breach of confidentiality obligations under Article 8;

(d) Claims arising from a party's gross negligence or willful misconduct;

(e) Claims arising from Provider's breach of its data security obligations resulting in unauthorized disclosure of Customer Data;

(f) Claims arising from Provider's unauthorized use or disclosure of Customer Data beyond the scope permitted by this Agreement.

11.4 Enhanced Liability Cap for Certain Claims

For claims described in Section 11.3(b) and (e), each party's liability shall not exceed:

☐ Two (2) times the general liability cap
☐ Three (3) times the general liability cap
☐ $[________________________________]
☐ No enhanced cap (unlimited liability)

11.5 Acknowledgment

THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY IN THIS ARTICLE REFLECT A REASONABLE ALLOCATION OF RISK AND ARE A FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENT OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES. THE SERVICES WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT SUCH LIMITATIONS.

11.6 Essential Purpose

THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMERS SPECIFIED IN THIS AGREEMENT WILL SURVIVE AND APPLY EVEN IF FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF THEIR ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

11.7 Missouri Statute of Limitations

The parties acknowledge that under Missouri law, the statute of limitations for actions upon a written contract for the payment of money is ten (10) years (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.110), and for all other contract actions is five (5) years (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120). Claims under this Agreement shall be subject to the applicable Missouri statute of limitations.

ARTICLE 12: TERM, RENEWAL, AND TERMINATION

12.1 Initial Term

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for an Initial Term of:

☐ One (1) year
☐ Two (2) years
☐ Three (3) years
☐ Other: [________________________________]

12.2 Renewal

(a) This Agreement shall automatically renew for successive Renewal Terms of [________________________________] unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least [____] days before the end of the then-current term.

(b) Provider shall provide Customer with written notice of automatic renewal not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days before the renewal deadline, clearly disclosing:

That the Agreement will automatically renew unless cancelled
The renewal Fees that will be charged
Methods to obtain renewal details and cancellation procedures

(c) Customer may terminate at any time for convenience by providing [____] days written notice, subject to payment of:
☐ All Fees through the end of the then-current term
☐ Early termination fee of [________________________________]
☐ No early termination fee
☐ Other: [________________________________]

12.3 Termination for Cause

Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if:

(a) The other party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure within [____] days after written notice;

(b) The other party becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors;

12.4 Provider Termination Rights

Provider may terminate this Agreement:

(a) Immediately if Customer's use of the Services violates applicable law or poses a threat to Provider's systems or other customers;

(b) If Customer fails to pay undisputed Fees within [____] days after a second written notice;

12.5 Customer Termination Rights

Customer may terminate this Agreement:

(a) If Provider fails to meet the SLA for [____] consecutive months pursuant to Section 4.8;

(b) If Provider experiences a Security Incident materially affecting Customer Data and fails to remediate within a reasonable time;

12.6 Refund Upon Termination

(a) If Customer terminates for cause, Provider shall refund prepaid Fees for the unused portion of the Subscription Term.

(b) If Provider terminates for cause, no refund shall be due.

12.7 Effect of Expiration or Termination

Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement:

(a) All rights and licenses granted to Customer shall immediately terminate;

(b) Customer shall immediately cease all use of the Services;

(d) Each party shall return or destroy Confidential Information as directed by the disclosing party;

(e) Provisions that by their nature should survive shall continue in effect.

ARTICLE 13: DATA PORTABILITY AND TRANSITION SERVICES

13.1 Data Export During Subscription

During the Subscription Term, Customer may export Customer Data at any time through:

☐ Self-service export functionality within the Services
☐ API access for programmatic data retrieval
☐ Provider-assisted export upon request
☐ Other: [________________________________]

13.2 Data Export Format

Customer Data shall be made available in the following formats:

☐ CSV (Comma-Separated Values)
☐ JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
☐ XML (Extensible Markup Language)
☐ Native application format
☐ Database dump (SQL format)
☐ Other: [________________________________]

13.3 Transition Assistance

Upon expiration or termination, Provider shall:

(a) Provide Customer access to export Customer Data for a period of [____] days following the termination effective date;

(b) Provide reasonable assistance with data migration at Provider's then-current Professional Services rates;

13.4 Data Deletion

(a) Upon Customer's written request following the transition period, Provider shall:

Delete all Customer Data from production systems within [____] days
Delete Customer Data from backup systems within [____] days or upon normal backup rotation

(b) Provider shall provide written certification of deletion upon Customer's request.

(c) Provider may retain Customer Data as required by law or for legitimate legal purposes, subject to continued confidentiality obligations.

13.5 Survival of Data Obligations

Provider's obligations regarding Customer Data confidentiality and security shall survive termination until all Customer Data has been deleted or returned.

ARTICLE 14: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

14.1 Required Insurance

Provider shall maintain the following insurance coverages during the Subscription Term and for [____] years thereafter:

Coverage Type	Minimum Limit	Requirements
Commercial General Liability	$[________________________________] per occurrence / $[________________________________] aggregate	Including products/completed operations
Professional Liability/E&O	$[________________________________] per claim / $[________________________________] aggregate	Covering technology professional services
Cyber Liability/Data Breach	$[________________________________] per incident / $[________________________________] aggregate	Including network security, privacy liability, breach response
Workers' Compensation	Statutory limits	As required by Missouri law
Employer's Liability	$[________________________________]	Per accident and disease
Umbrella/Excess Liability	$[________________________________]	Excess of primary coverages

14.2 Insurance Requirements

(a) All insurance shall be provided by carriers with an A.M. Best rating of A- or better;

(b) Provider shall provide certificates of insurance upon Customer's request;

(d) Provider shall provide at least thirty (30) days advance notice of cancellation or material change;

(e) Commercial General Liability and Umbrella policies shall name Customer as an additional insured;

(f) Professional Liability and Cyber Liability policies shall include coverage for Provider's subcontractors.

14.3 Self-Insurance

☐ Provider may self-insure for: [________________________________]
☐ Self-insurance is not permitted

ARTICLE 15: DISPUTE RESOLUTION

15.1 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

15.2 Venue and Jurisdiction

The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in:

☐ City of St. Louis, Missouri
☐ Jackson County, Missouri (Kansas City)
☐ St. Louis County, Missouri
☐ [________________________________] County, Missouri

Each party waives any objection to such jurisdiction and venue, including inconvenient forum.

15.3 Dispute Resolution Process

Before initiating litigation, the parties agree to the following escalation process:

Step 1 - Informal Resolution: Representatives shall attempt to resolve disputes informally within [____] business days.

Step 2 - Executive Escalation: If unresolved, disputes shall be escalated to each party's executive officer (or designee) for resolution within [____] business days.

Step 3 - Mediation: If still unresolved, the parties shall participate in mediation administered by [________________________________] before commencing litigation. Mediation costs shall be shared equally.

☐ Step 4 - Arbitration (Optional):
If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by [________________________________] in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in [________________________________], Missouri. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

15.4 Jury Trial Waiver

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY MISSOURI LAW, EACH PARTY HEREBY WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

MISSOURI PRACTITIONER NOTE: Jury trial waivers are generally enforceable in Missouri in commercial contracts between sophisticated business parties, provided the waiver is knowing, intentional, voluntary, and the language is clear, unequivocal, and prominently displayed. Missouri courts examine the conspicuousness of the clause, equality of bargaining power, and the arms-length nature of the negotiation. This waiver is presented in conspicuous uppercase text and is mutual to enhance enforceability. See Missouri Rule of Civil Procedure 69.01.

15.5 Injunctive Relief

Notwithstanding any dispute resolution procedures, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief from any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm pending resolution of disputes.

15.6 Prevailing Party

In any legal proceeding arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs from the non-prevailing party.

ARTICLE 16: GENERAL PROVISIONS

16.1 Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including all Order Forms, Statements of Work, and exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, and representations, whether written or oral.

16.2 Amendments

No amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

16.3 Order of Precedence

In the event of conflict, the following order of precedence applies: (1) Order Forms; (2) Statements of Work; (3) this Agreement; (4) Documentation.

16.4 Assignment

Neither party may assign this Agreement without the other party's prior written consent, except that either party may assign to an Affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets. Any purported assignment in violation of this Section is void.

16.5 Notices

Notices shall be in writing and delivered by certified mail, overnight courier, or email with confirmation, to the addresses set forth herein or as updated by notice.

Party	Notice Address
Provider	[________________________________]
	[________________________________]
	Email: [________________________________]
Customer	[________________________________]
	[________________________________]
	Email: [________________________________]

16.6 Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, government actions, pandemics, or failures of telecommunications or power. The affected party shall provide prompt notice and use reasonable efforts to mitigate. If force majeure continues for more than [____] days, either party may terminate affected Services without liability.

16.7 Waiver

No waiver of any right or remedy shall be effective unless in writing. No waiver shall constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent right or remedy.

16.8 Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in effect. The parties shall negotiate in good faith to replace the invalid provision with a valid provision that achieves the original intent.

16.9 Independent Contractors

The parties are independent contractors. This Agreement does not create a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship.

16.10 Third-Party Beneficiaries

This Agreement is for the benefit of the parties and their permitted successors and assigns. There are no third-party beneficiaries except as expressly provided regarding indemnification.

16.11 Compliance with Laws

Each party shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, including the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, applicable data protection laws, and all applicable federal and state regulations.

16.12 Export Compliance

Customer shall comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and shall not export, re-export, or transfer the Services to prohibited destinations, entities, or individuals.

16.13 Government Customers

If Customer is a government entity, additional terms may apply per the Order Form. The Services are "commercial items" as defined at 48 C.F.R. § 2.101.

16.14 Electronic Signatures

In accordance with the Missouri Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 432.200 et seq.):

(a) This Agreement may be executed electronically;

(b) Electronic signatures have the same legal effect as original signatures;

16.15 Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

16.16 Publicity

Neither party shall issue press releases or public announcements regarding this Agreement without the other party's prior written consent, except as required by law.

16.17 Construction

This Agreement shall be construed without regard to any presumption against the party that drafted it. Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

ARTICLE 17: EXECUTION

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to be bound by all terms and conditions of this Agreement.

PRE-EXECUTION CHECKLIST

Provider Verification:
☐ All Order Forms completed and attached
☐ Pricing confirmed and documented
☐ Service level commitments confirmed
☐ Security certifications current
☐ Insurance certificates available
☐ Implementation timeline established
☐ Legal review completed
☐ Authority to sign verified

Customer Verification:
☐ Business requirements documented
☐ Technical requirements reviewed
☐ Security requirements addressed
☐ Compliance requirements satisfied
☐ Budget approval obtained
☐ Internal stakeholder approval obtained
☐ Legal review completed
☐ Authority to sign verified

SIGNATURE PAGE

PROVIDER

[________________________________]

Field	Information
Signature	________________________________________________
Printed Name	[________________________________]
Title	[________________________________]
Date	[__/__/____]

CUSTOMER

[________________________________]

Field	Information
Signature	________________________________________________
Printed Name	[________________________________]
Title	[________________________________]
Date	[__/__/____]

EXHIBIT A: ORDER FORM

Order Form Number: [________________________________]

Order Form Effective Date: [__/__/____]

Services Ordered

Service/Module	Description	Quantity	Unit Price	Total
[________________________________]	[________________________________]	[____]	$[________]	$[________]
[________________________________]	[________________________________]	[____]	$[________]	$[________]
[________________________________]	[________________________________]	[____]	$[________]	$[________]
[________________________________]	[________________________________]	[____]	$[________]	$[________]

Subscription Details

Field	Value
Initial Term	[________________________________]
Renewal Term	[________________________________]
Billing Frequency	☐ Monthly ☐ Quarterly ☐ Annually
Payment Terms	Net [____] days
Support Tier	☐ Standard ☐ Premium ☐ Enterprise
Uptime Commitment	[____]%

Pricing Summary

Category	Amount
Annual Subscription Fees	$[________________________________]
One-Time Implementation Fees	$[________________________________]
Annual Support Fees (if separate)	$[________________________________]
Total First Year Investment	$[________________________________]

Special Terms

[________________________________]

PROVIDER: ___________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CUSTOMER: ___________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

EXHIBIT B: SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT DETAILS

B.1 Availability Measurement

Provider measures availability using [________________________________].

B.2 Excluded Events

The following are excluded from availability calculations:

☐ Scheduled maintenance within designated windows
☐ Emergency maintenance for security issues
☐ Customer-caused issues
☐ Third-party service failures
☐ Force majeure events
☐ Network issues outside Provider's control

B.3 Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Type	Window	Frequency	Notice Required
Standard Maintenance	[________________________________]	[________]	[____] hours
Major Updates	[________________________________]	[________]	[____] days
Emergency Maintenance	As needed	As needed	Best efforts

B.4 Monitoring and Reporting

Provider shall:

(a) Monitor Services availability 24/7/365;

(b) Provide real-time status at: [________________________________];

(d) Alert Customer of outages within [____] minutes.

B.5 Support Tiers and Response Times

Severity Level	Description	Standard Support	Premium Support	Enterprise Support
Critical (S1)	Complete system outage; all users affected	4 hours	2 hours	30 minutes
High (S2)	Major functionality impaired; significant user impact	8 hours	4 hours	1 hour
Medium (S3)	Partial functionality affected; workaround available	24 hours	12 hours	4 hours
Low (S4)	Minor issues; questions; enhancement requests	72 hours	48 hours	24 hours

EXHIBIT C: DATA PROCESSING ADDENDUM

C.1 Scope

This Data Processing Addendum ("DPA") supplements the Agreement with respect to Provider's processing of Personal Information on behalf of Customer.

C.2 Definitions

Terms not defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Agreement.

C.3 Customer Responsibilities

Customer shall:

(a) Ensure a lawful basis exists for processing Personal Information;

(b) Provide clear and accurate instructions to Provider;

C.4 Provider Responsibilities

Provider shall:

(a) Process Personal Information only as instructed by Customer;

(b) Ensure personnel are bound by confidentiality obligations;

(d) Assist Customer with data subject requests;

(e) Delete or return Personal Information upon termination;

(f) Make available information necessary to demonstrate compliance.

C.5 Subprocessors

(a) Customer authorizes Provider to engage subprocessors listed at: [________________________________]

(b) Provider shall notify Customer of subprocessor changes [____] days in advance.

C.6 Data Transfers

If Personal Information is transferred outside the United States, Provider shall ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

C.7 Audit Rights

Upon reasonable notice, Customer may audit Provider's compliance with this DPA, subject to confidentiality obligations.

EXHIBIT D: ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

D.1 Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs Customer's and Authorized Users' use of the Services and is incorporated into and made part of the Agreement.

D.2 Prohibited Uses

In addition to the restrictions set forth in Article 3 of the Agreement, Customer and Authorized Users shall not use the Services to:

(a) Violate any applicable federal, state (including Missouri), or local law or regulation;

(b) Store, transmit, or process content that infringes intellectual property rights;

(d) Interfere with other customers' use of the Services;

(e) Attempt to probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities of the Services without authorization;

(f) Engage in unfair or deceptive trade practices in violation of the MMPA.

D.3 Enforcement

Provider may enforce this AUP through the measures described in Section 3.4 of the Agreement.

PRACTITIONER NOTES FOR MISSOURI

Key Missouri-Specific Considerations

No Comprehensive Privacy Law: Missouri does not currently have a comprehensive consumer data privacy statute. However, practitioners should ensure SaaS agreements include robust contractual data protection provisions, particularly where the SaaS platform processes personally identifiable information of Missouri residents.
Data Breach Notification: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.1500 requires notification without unreasonable delay. The Missouri Attorney General has exclusive enforcement authority, and the maximum penalty is $150,000 per breach or series of related breaches. There is no private right of action for data breach notification violations.
Interest Rate: The legal default interest rate in Missouri is 9% per annum under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 408.020 when no other rate is agreed upon in writing. This is among the higher default rates in the United States.
Statute of Limitations: Missouri has a notably long 10-year statute of limitations for written contracts involving payment of money (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.110) and a 5-year statute for other contract actions (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120). This is relevant for post-termination claims.
SaaS Tax Treatment: SaaS is not taxable in Missouri. Remotely accessed software is not tangible personal property, and a 2016 voter-approved constitutional amendment prohibits taxing new services or transactions not taxed as of January 1, 2015. Only prewritten software delivered on tangible media is taxable.
Trade Secrets: The Missouri Uniform Trade Secrets Act (Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 417.450–417.467) provides a 5-year statute of limitations from discovery. The Act provides for injunctive relief and damages, including exemplary damages for willful and malicious misappropriation.
Jury Trial Waivers: Generally enforceable in Missouri in commercial contracts between sophisticated parties, provided the waiver is knowing, intentional, voluntary, clear, unequivocal, and conspicuous. Courts examine whether the transaction was at arms-length.
Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA): The MMPA (Chapter 407) provides broad consumer protection against unfair or deceptive trade practices. Following 2020 amendments, plaintiffs must show the alleged practice would cause a reasonable person to enter the transaction. The MMPA allows recovery of attorneys' fees.
UCC Warranty Disclaimers: Missouri follows standard UCC requirements. Disclaimers of merchantability must mention "merchantability" and be conspicuous. Fitness disclaimers must be in writing and conspicuous.
Limitation of Liability: Missouri courts generally enforce limitation of liability provisions in commercial agreements between sophisticated parties, provided such provisions are not unconscionable or contrary to public policy.

This Enterprise Software as a Service Agreement template is designed for use in Missouri and incorporates applicable Missouri statutory requirements. Legal counsel should review this Agreement before execution to ensure compliance with current law and suitability for specific business needs.

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Last updated: March 2026