Vendor Services Agreement Template for Germany

1. Data Protection: Detailed GDPR compliance provisions, required when personal data processing is involved

2. Intellectual Property Rights: IP ownership and licensing terms, needed when services involve creation of intellectual property

3. Non-Competition: Non-compete provisions, relevant for sensitive services or competitive industries

4. Service Levels: Specific performance metrics and remedies, needed for technical or operational services

5. Compliance with Laws: Specific regulatory compliance requirements, important for regulated industries

6. Insurance: Insurance requirements, relevant for high-risk services or when required by industry standards

7. Subcontracting: Terms for engaging subcontractors, needed when subcontracting is anticipated

8. Exit Management: Detailed transition provisions, important for complex or critical services

1. Schedule 1 - Service Description: Detailed technical specifications and scope of services

2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Detailed pricing, payment terms, and rate cards

3. Schedule 3 - Service Levels: Detailed performance metrics, measurement methods, and remedies

4. Schedule 4 - Data Processing Agreement: GDPR-compliant data processing terms and details

5. Schedule 5 - Contact Details: Key contacts and escalation matrix

6. Schedule 6 - Required Insurance Coverage: Specific insurance types and coverage amounts

7. Schedule 7 - Approved Subcontractors: List of pre-approved subcontractors if applicable

8. Appendix A - Security Requirements: IT and physical security requirements and procedures