Service Level Agreement

Applied Systems Solutions Ltd

This Service Level Agreement defines the level of support, maintenance, availability, and operational commitments we provide to our clients for software products, web applications, mobile applications, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and related digital services.

Version
1.0
Effective Date
1 April 2026
Last Review Date
20 June 2026
Read alongside your Service Agreement, Proposal or Subscription.

1.Introduction

This Service Level Agreement ("SLA") defines the level of support, maintenance, availability, and operational commitments provided by Applied Systems Solutions Ltd ("Provider") to its clients ("Client") for software products, web applications, mobile applications, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and related digital services.

This SLA forms part of the contractual relationship between the Provider and the Client and should be read alongside any applicable Service Agreement, Project Agreement, Proposal, or Subscription Agreement.


2.Objectives

The objectives of this SLA are to:

  • Define the services covered.
  • Establish measurable service standards.
  • Set expectations for response and resolution times.
  • Define maintenance responsibilities.
  • Explain the support process.
  • Ensure transparency between both parties.

3.Services Covered

This SLA may apply to one or more of the following services:

  • Custom Software Development
  • Website Maintenance
  • Mobile Application Maintenance
  • API Management
  • Cloud Infrastructure Management
  • Database Administration
  • Security Updates
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Technical Support
  • Bug Fixes
  • Platform Maintenance
  • Software Updates
  • Managed Hosting
  • AI Infrastructure Maintenance
  • Third-party Integration Monitoring

Services covered for each Client shall be specified within the applicable project proposal or service agreement.


4.Service Availability

Where hosting and infrastructure are managed by Applied Systems Solutions Ltd, the Provider targets:

Monthly Availability

Target Uptime: 99.9%

Availability excludes:

  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Emergency maintenance
  • Third-party service outages
  • Force majeure events
  • Internet service provider failures
  • Client-side configuration issues

5.Support Hours

Standard Support

Monday to Friday

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (WAT)

Excluding public holidays unless otherwise agreed.

Emergency Support

Critical production issues may be reported outside business hours through designated emergency channels where available.


6.Incident Priority Levels

Priority 1 (Critical)

Examples

  • Platform unavailable
  • Complete service outage
  • Payment system unavailable
  • Security breach
  • Data corruption

Response Time

Within 1 hour

Target Resolution

Within 8 business hours where reasonably possible.

Priority 2 (High)

Examples

  • Major feature unavailable
  • Significant degradation
  • API failures
  • Order processing issues

Response Time

Within 4 business hours

Target Resolution

Within 1 business day.

Priority 3 (Medium)

Examples

  • Partial feature malfunction
  • Minor integration issue
  • User interface defects
  • Report generation errors

Response Time

Within 1 business day

Target Resolution

Within 3 business days.

Priority 4 (Low)

Examples

  • Cosmetic issues
  • Minor usability concerns
  • General questions
  • Enhancement requests

Response Time

Within 2 business days

Resolution

Scheduled into future maintenance releases where applicable.

7.Support Channels

Clients may contact Applied Systems Solutions Ltd through:

  • Email
  • Phone
  • WhatsApp (where applicable)
  • Client Portal
  • Help Desk
  • Designated Account Manager

Support requests should include:

  • Description of issue
  • Screenshots where applicable
  • Error messages
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Expected behaviour
  • Contact information

8.Maintenance Services

Maintenance includes:

  • Bug fixes
  • Security updates
  • Performance optimization
  • Infrastructure monitoring
  • Database maintenance
  • SSL certificate management
  • Dependency updates
  • Backup verification
  • System health monitoring
  • Minor improvements
  • Monitoring of integrated third-party services

Maintenance does not include:

  • New feature development
  • Major redesigns
  • Platform migration
  • New third-party integrations
  • Business process consulting
  • Custom reports outside agreed scope

These services may be quoted separately.


9.Scheduled Maintenance

Routine maintenance may be performed periodically to ensure system reliability and security.

Whenever possible:

  • Clients will receive advance notice.
  • Maintenance will be scheduled during periods of lower system activity.
  • Temporary service interruptions may occur.

Emergency maintenance may be performed without prior notice where necessary to protect service integrity or security.


10.Backup and Recovery

Where backup services are included:

The Provider will:

  • Perform regular backups.
  • Monitor backup completion.
  • Validate backup integrity periodically.

Recovery time depends on:

  • Nature of incident
  • Size of affected data
  • Infrastructure availability
  • Third-party service dependencies

11.Security

Applied Systems Solutions Ltd will employ commercially reasonable security practices including:

  • Encrypted communications
  • Access control
  • Authentication mechanisms
  • Security monitoring
  • Routine software updates
  • Vulnerability remediation where applicable

Clients are responsible for:

  • Keeping passwords secure
  • Managing authorized users
  • Reporting suspicious activity immediately
  • Protecting local devices used to access the platform

12.Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to:

  • Provide accurate information.
  • Report issues promptly.
  • Assign authorized contacts.
  • Make payments on time.
  • Cooperate during troubleshooting.
  • Avoid unauthorized modifications to the system.
  • Maintain valid licenses for third-party software not supplied by the Provider.

Failure to meet these responsibilities may affect service delivery.

13.Change Requests

Requests involving:

  • New functionality
  • Major enhancements
  • Workflow redesign
  • Additional integrations
  • Expansion of project scope

shall be treated as Change Requests and may require:

  • New quotations
  • Revised timelines
  • Additional agreements

14.Exclusions

This SLA does not cover:

  • Third-party platform outages
  • Internet connectivity issues
  • Client-owned infrastructure failures
  • User errors
  • Unsupported software modifications
  • Malware introduced by the Client
  • Force majeure events
  • Government restrictions
  • Natural disasters

15.Escalation Procedure

If an issue is not resolved within the expected target:

1
Level 1
Support Engineer
2
Level 2
Senior Engineer
3
Level 3
Technical Lead
4
Level 4
Management Review

Escalation ensures continued communication until resolution.


16.Service Credits

Unless expressly stated within a separate commercial agreement, this SLA does not provide automatic financial compensation or service credits for downtime or delayed resolution.

Any goodwill credits shall be granted solely at the discretion of Applied Systems Solutions Ltd.


17.Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary, technical, financial, and business information obtained during the course of service delivery.

Confidential information shall not be disclosed except where required by law or with written consent.


18.Review of SLA

This SLA may be reviewed periodically to:

  • Improve service quality.
  • Reflect technological changes.
  • Update operational processes.
  • Incorporate regulatory requirements.

Clients will be notified of material changes where applicable.

19.Limitation of Liability

Applied Systems Solutions Ltd shall exercise reasonable care and professional diligence in delivering services.

The Provider shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, including loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, or data, except where liability cannot legally be excluded.


20.Termination

This SLA remains effective while the applicable service agreement or subscription remains active.

Termination of the underlying agreement automatically terminates this SLA unless otherwise agreed in writing.


21.Contact Information

Applied Systems Solutions Ltd

Email: appliedsystemsltd@outlook.com

Support Hours:

Monday to Friday

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (WAT)


22.Acceptance

This Service Level Agreement ("SLA") forms part of the contractual relationship between Applied Systems Solutions Ltd and its clients.

By entering into a Service Agreement, Proposal, Quotation, Subscription Agreement, Purchase Order, or by using any services provided by Applied Systems Solutions Ltd where this SLA is referenced, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the service levels, responsibilities, and commitments set out in this SLA.

SLA Updates & Effective Date

This SLA may be updated from time to time to reflect improvements to our services, operational processes, or legal requirements. The latest version will always be made available through our official website and shall apply from its effective date, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

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