Proactive Managed Service SLA 2022.1
This Service Level Agreement (this “SLA”) governs the use of the Services under the terms of the Master Managed Services Agreement (the “Agreement”), between Client and Corserva, Inc. (“Corserva”, “we” or “us”) and is subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement. Corserva may update, amend, modify or supplement this SLA from time to time. The terms and conditions of this SLA are applicable to the Corserva Proactive Managed Service only, and “Service” or “Services” as used in this SLA refers only to the Corserva Proactive Managed Service. Capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined will have their respective meanings set forth in the Agreement. In the event of any conflict between this SLA and the Agreement, the Agreement will govern.
1. Services Provided by Corserva. Corserva will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the Services as defined by the plan or plans purchased or subscribed to by Client. Client has chosen to engage us to provide infrastructure management services (the “Services”). The Services consist of our providing proactive information technology (IT) support as described in this SLA, consisting of systems administration, IT management and support services, for Client’s designated infrastructure as described in Appendix A to the Statement of Work (the “SOW”) governing the Services provided pursuant to the Agreement (“Client’s Network”), which will be described in the as-completed systems summary that we will design and periodically update (the “Client Systems Summary”). Client will have an opportunity to review and accept the Client Systems Summary as amended from time to time. After the Client Systems Summary has been accepted by Client (or deemed accepted, which will occur if Client does not reject or correct it within 10 days), then the Client Systems Summary will be incorporated as part of this SLA.
2. Transition Period. The “Transition Period” for Services under this SLA is the period described in Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of the SOW, before the go-live date defined in Section 4.3 of the SOW, and is estimated to be no longer than 30 days after the Service Commencement Date. Corserva and Client agree that Corserva will need SLA flexibility during the Transition Period, as during the transition phases; the overall operations are being ramped up and need time for proper setup, knowledge transition and stabilization. All SLAs and associated credit and remedies are waived during the Transition Period.
3. Support Services Response and Resolution Times. Subject to the limitations contained in the Agreement and this SLA, we shall provide the Services for Client’s Network as designated in the Client Systems Summary, provided that Client shall have paid the applicable fees in accordance with this SLA. Client shall have telephone and email access to the Corserva support staff in accordance with the SOW. Telephone and email communications will be handled in accordance with the following table showing targets of response and resolution times for each priority level:
Trouble | Priority |
Proactive Essential Plan Initial Response Time |
Proactive Premier Plan Initial Response Time |
Proactive Elite Plan Initial Response Time |
Resolution Time | Escalation Threshold |
Service not available (all users and functions unavailable) | 1 | 4 Hours | 1 Hour | 30 Minutes | ASAP – Best Effort | 2 Hours |
Significant degradation of service (large number of users or business critical functions affected) | 2 | 12 Hours | 8 Hours | 4 Hours | ASAP – Best Effort | 4 Hours |
Limited degradation of service (limited number of users or functions affected, business process can continue) | 3 | 24 Hours | 18 Hours | 12 Hours | ASAP – Best Effort | 8 Hours |
Small service degradation (business process can continue, one user affected) | 4 | 30 Hours | 24 Hours | 18 Hours | ASAP – Best Effort | 24 Hours |
4. Performance Monitoring. Corserva will provide Client with performance monitoring of critical and non-critical issues for contracted devices described in Appendix A to the SOW based on the following thresholds:
4.1 Workstation Performance Monitoring. Services include performance monitoring, in which Corserva monitors the health of your workstations and identifies issues that may impact that user’s performance. Workstation performance monitoring Services consists of:
Monitor | Scan Interval | Warning | Failed |
Critical and Security Patch Status | Daily/Weekly |
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4.2 Server Performance Monitoring. Services include performance monitoring, in which Corserva monitors the health of your server and identifies issues that may impact the server's performance. Server performance monitoring Services consist of:
Monitor | Scan Interval | Warning | Failed |
Critical and Security Patch Status | Daily/Weekly |
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CPU Usage | 15 Minutes | 80% - 95% | 96% - 100% |
Disk Space | 15 Minutes | 96% - 98% | 99% - 100% |
Disk I/O | 15 Minutes | N/A | N/A |
Memory Utilization | 15 Minutes | 80% - 95% | 96% - 100% |
Connectivity | 5 Minutes | N/A | No connectivity |
Packet Loss | 5 Minutes | 61% - 80% | 81% - 100% |
Latency | 5 Minutes | 61% - 80% | 81% - 100% |
4.3 Network Performance Monitoring. Services include performance monitoring, in which Corserva monitors the health of your network devices and identifies issues that may impact the Client Network performance. Client Network performance monitoring Services consist of:
Monitor | Description | Scan Interval | Threshold |
Network Device Offline | Monitoring online status of device | 5 Minutes | Alarm will generate when device status is down |
Interface - Stack Port Status | Monitoring an interface's Stack Port status | 5 Minutes | Alarm will generate when device port status is down |
Monitor | Description | Scan Interval | Failed Threshold |
Device - Memory Utilization (%) | Monitoring the device's reported Memory utilization | 5 Minutes | 85% - 100% |
Device - CPU Utilization (%) | Monitoring the device's reported CPU utilization | 5 Minutes | 85% - 100% |
Interface - Utilization (%) | Monitoring the device's reported Interface utilization | 5 Minutes | 85% - 100% |
Any deviations from the monitoring scan intervals and associated thresholds listed above must be reviewed and approved by Corserva in writing.
5. Support Tiers. The following table details and describes the Corserva support tier levels:
Support Tier | Description |
Tier 1 Support | All support incidents begin in Tier 1, where the initial trouble ticket is created. The issue is identified and clearly documented, and basic hardware/software troubleshooting is initiated. |
Tier 2 Support | All support incidents that cannot be resolved with Tier 1 Support are escalated to Tier 2, where more complex support on hardware/software issues can be provided by more experienced engineers. |
Tier 3 Support | All support incidents that cannot be resolved by Tier 2 Support are escalated to Tier 3, where support is provided by our most qualified and experienced engineers who have the ability to collaborate with 3rd party support engineers to resolve most complex issues. |
6. Service Request Escalation Procedure. The following outline details and describes our service request escalation procedures:
- Support or Service Request Protocol
- We receive support request
- We create trouble ticket
- Issue is identified and documented in Help Desk system
- Issue is qualified to determine if it can be resolved through Tier 1 Support
- If issue can be resolved through Tier 1 Support:
- Level 1 Resolution – issue is worked to successful resolution
- Quality Control – issue is verified to be resolved to Client’s reasonable satisfaction
- Complete problem resolution details are updated in Help Desk system
- Trouble Ticket is closed
- If issue cannot be resolved through Tier 1 Support:
- Issue is escalated to Tier 2 Support
- Issue is qualified to determine if it can be resolved by Tier 2 Support
- If issue can be resolved through Tier 2 Support:
- Level 2 Resolution – issue is worked to successful resolution
- Quality Control – issue is verified to be resolved to Client’s reasonable satisfaction
- Complete problem resolution details are updated in Help Desk system
- Trouble Ticket is closed
- If issue cannot be resolved through Tier 2 Support:
- Issue is escalated to Tier 3 Support
- Issue is qualified to determine if it can be resolved through Tier 3 Support
- If issue can be resolved through Tier 3 Support:
- Level 3 Resolution – issue is worked to successful resolution
- Quality Control – issue is verified to be resolved to Client’s reasonable satisfaction
- Complete problem resolution details are updated in Help Desk system
- Trouble Ticket is closed
- If issue cannot be resolved through Tier 3 Support:
- Issue is escalated to Onsite Support
- Issue is qualified to determine if it can be resolved through Onsite Support
- If issue can be resolved through Onsite Support:
- Onsite Resolution – issue is worked to successful resolution
- Quality Control – issue is verified to be resolved to Client’s reasonable satisfaction
- Complete problem resolution details are updated in Help Desk system
- Trouble Ticket is closed
- If issue cannot be resolved through Onsite Support:
- IT Manager reviews requests, updated with complete details of all activities performed
7. Performance Goals. We will determine whether we have met any of the Services Goals described below and the service levels under this SLA. We reserve the right to change or discontinue Services Goals and service levels.
7.1 Initial Response Time Goal. The Initial Response Time Goal is measured from the time an issue is first reported to us by Client until the issue has been responded to with an initial email or phone call. Resolution of the issue will not be considered to be part of the Initial Response Time Goal.
7.2 Credits. If we fail to meet any of the Service Goals listed in Section 6.1 or 6.2 above, Client shall be eligible for a credit as Client’s sole and exclusive remedy for such failure. Credits will be calculated as a percentage of the fees for the Services for the current monthly billing period in which the failure occurred (to be applied at the end of the billing cycle). If we fail to achieve a Service Goal in a calendar month due to any cause other than a Service Goal Exclusion described in Section 6.4 below, then Client shall receive a credit in the amount set forth in the table below, up to a maximum of 50% the fees Client has paid for the current month to us for one month’s Services.
Goal Description | Remedy (credit) for Failure to Meet Initial Response Time |
Trouble Priority 1 | Each failure to meet the goal qualifies Client for a credit of 2% of monthly Services fees per event |
Trouble Priority 2 | Each failure to meet the goal qualifies Client for a credit of 2% of monthly Services fees per event |
Trouble Priority 3 | Each failure to meet the goal qualifies Client for a credit of 1% of monthly Services fees per event |
Trouble Priority 4 | Each failure to meet the goal qualifies Client for a credit of 1% of monthly Services fees per event |
The maximum Credit may not exceed 50% of one month’s Services fee. The month begins on the first day of each calendar month and continues until the last day of that month. No more than one credit is applicable to any event.
7.3 Services Goal Exclusions. Service levels do not apply to, and we are not responsible for, failure to meet Services Goals resulting from any one or more of the following:
- Client or end-user misconduct;
- failure or deficient power, equipment, or services not provided by us;
- delay caused or requested by Client;
- service interruptions, deficiencies, degradation, or delays due to access lines, cables, or equipment provided by 3rd parties;
- service interruptions, deficiencies, degradation, or delays during which we are not given the access we need;
- failure to provide a suitable secure environment for on-premises devices, including secure mounting and racking, appropriate cooling and air handling, security from theft;
- failure of any equipment not managed or under a service contract with us; or
- causes listed in Section 10 or 15.11 of the Agreement.
8. Service Exclusions. Our providing the Services under this SLA is conditioned on Client’s compliance with each of the following conditions:
- Client shall be in compliance with the Agreement, including all Appendices and Exhibits and this SLA.
- Client shall be in compliance with all manuals and instructions for the hardware, firmware, and software.
- Client shall not have altered the software, shall have used only Supported Software, and shall have complied with all configuration requirements.
8.1 Excluded Services. Services rendered under this SLA do not include:
- Equipment service or repair made necessary due to unreasonable adverse environmental conditions or equipment applications beyond those for which the equipment was designated;
- Client’s equipment room was not properly designed for the equipment;
- Corserva Services necessitated due to adverse conditions created by acts of God or building modifications;
- Service interruptions, deficiencies, degradations, or delays due to any access lines, cabling, or equipment provided by third parties;
- Service and repair made necessary by the repair, alteration, or modification of equipment covered by this SLA, other than that authorized by us or an authorized service agency;
- Repairs, alterations, software installations, or modifications of equipment made by employees or agents of Client;
- Recoveries of any software, data, file structures, or file security necessitated due to a crashed hard drive;
- Maintenance of applications software packages, whether acquired from us or any other source;
- Programming (modification of software code) and program (software) maintenance;
- Virus outbreaks stemming from expired anti-virus software;
- Periods of scheduled maintenance and required repairs;
- Causes beyond our control;
- Downtimes that occur as a result of power or heat issues;
- Causes that are not reasonably foreseeable by us, including but not limited to, interruption or failure of telecommunications or digital transmission links or Internet slow-downs or failures;
- 3rd party patches to Client’s Network or patches to applications;
- Out-of-date Client contact information;
- Any major changes, such as a version upgrade or complete reinstallation in the operating system or Microsoft application such as SQL or Exchange;
- Any major change such as a version upgrade or replacement in major application such as ERP or Accounting Systems;
- Activities related to any lawsuit, legal inquiry, e-discovery, or other unforeseen requests;
- Physical relocation of Client’s Network;
- Peripherals external to Client’s Network, including but not limited to 3rd party wireless keyboards, copiers, printers, Network hubs and switches and Network routers;
- Client data, Client applications, and other aspects of Client’s Network that may be corrupted or may not function; and
- Causes listed in Section 8 of the Agreement.
8.2 Additional Charges. Our fees for any and all of the above-Excluded Services shall be an additional charge over and above the Services purchased under this SLA. Items not covered by the manufacturer warranty, such as replacement parts, may incur additional charges including, but not limited to, the cost of the required replacement parts.
9. Limitations on Credits and Remedies. Client is not entitled to a credit if Client is in breach of the Agreement (including any payment obligations to us) until Client has cured all such breaches. Client is not entitled to a credit if downtime would not have occurred but for Client’s breach of the Agreement or this SLA. To receive a credit, Client must contact its Services account manager within 30 days following the end of the downtime or the Service Level or Goal miss. Client must show that its use of the Client’s Network was adversely affected in some way as a result of the downtime to be eligible for the credit. The remedy in this SLA is Client’s sole and exclusive remedy for Client’s Network unavailability and Service Level or Goal misses. Notwithstanding anything in this SLA to the contrary, the maximum total credit for the monthly billing period, including all guaranties, shall not exceed 50% of Client’s fee for that billing period. Credits that would be available but for this limitation will not be carried forward to future billing periods.
10. Services Delivery. Client is responsible for maintaining the following minimum requirements for the Client’s Network:
- Hardware supported must have an existing manufacturer’s warranty
- All hardware and software must be commercial grade
- Client must maintain third party support agreements for specialized or vertical applications
- All software must be legally licensed
- Client must have an approved and functioning backup solution
- All software in use must still be actively supported by the manufacturer
- Client must have a commercially acceptable antivirus solution
- Client must have a broadband internet connection
- All hardware and software solutions must be properly scaled for the task
- Client must provide adequate working space for Corserva
- Client must allow Corserva reasonable access and support maintenance windows for systems supported
- Client must have a designated point of contact for Corserva
- Client must have an approved firewall
- Corserva must have access to Client’s systems during business hours
11. Integration. This SLA is part of Client’s Agreement with Corserva.