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BUSINESS SERVICES PARTNER ADDENDUM

This Business Services Partner Addendum (the "Addendum") is entered into effective as of and supplements the existing agreement between the parties identified below (the "Agreement"). This Addendum modifies and supplements the Agreement as set forth herein.

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client provides business services and solutions and desires to engage Partner to perform specified services on the terms set forth in this Addendum; and

WHEREAS, Partner has represented that it has the qualifications, experience and ability to perform the services described below and agrees to perform such services for Client subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement as amended by this Addendum; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth additional terms regarding scope, compensation, confidentiality, term and termination, and governing law.

Scope of Work

Partner shall perform the services described below in accordance with the schedule and performance standards set forth in the Agreement and this Addendum.

Payment Terms

Compensation for services rendered under this Addendum shall be as follows.

Invoices shall be submitted by Partner to Client in the form and frequency described above. Client shall pay undisputed amounts within days of Client's receipt of a proper invoice. Past due amounts shall accrue interest at the lesser of (i) % per month or (ii) the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. Client shall be responsible for reasonable collection costs and attorney fees incurred to recover delinquent amounts.

ACH / Electronic Transfer    Check    Wire Transfer

Term and Termination

This Addendum commences on the Start Date and continues until the End Date unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Start Date:    End Date:

Either party may terminate this Addendum for convenience upon days' prior written notice to the other party. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach by the other party if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within days after written notice specifying the breach. Termination shall not relieve either party of obligations accrued prior to termination.

Confidentiality

Each party (the "Receiving Party") shall maintain in confidence and not disclose to any third party any Confidential Information of the other party (the "Disclosing Party") except as necessary to perform under this Addendum. "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed in any form that is identified as confidential or would reasonably be understood to be confidential. Confidential Information does not include information that is (i) known to the Receiving Party prior to disclosure, (ii) becomes publicly available other than through a breach of this Addendum, (iii) independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information, or (iv) disclosed pursuant to a valid court order or legal requirement, provided that the Receiving Party provides prompt notice and cooperates in any protective measures.

The confidentiality obligations set forth herein shall survive termination of this Addendum for a period of years, except with respect to trade secrets, for which protection shall continue as provided by applicable law.

Relationship of the Parties

Partner is and shall remain an independent contractor. Nothing in this Addendum shall be construed to create an employment, joint venture, agency, or partnership relationship between the parties. Partner shall have no authority to bind Client except as expressly provided in writing.

Confirm that Partner is an independent contractor: I acknowledge

Governing Law

This Addendum shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to that State's choice of law principles. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in that State for resolution of disputes arising under this Addendum.

Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Addendum, together with the Agreement and any exhibits or schedules incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals and communications, whether written or oral. Any amendment to this Addendum must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Survival

The provisions of this Addendum that by their nature survive termination or expiration of this Addendum (including but not limited to confidentiality, payment obligations, indemnification and governing law) shall so survive.

Representation and Authority

Each person signing this Addendum represents and warrants that they are duly authorized to execute this Addendum on behalf of the respective party and that execution and delivery of this Addendum and performance of the obligations contained herein have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or organizational action.

Client Name:

By:

Date:

Partner Name:

By:

Date:

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What the Business Services Partner Addendum Is

A Business Services Partner Addendum is a contract attachment that modifies or supplements an existing services agreement to define partnership-specific responsibilities, scope changes, data handling, pricing adjustments, or compliance obligations. It records limited, targeted changes without redrafting the full master agreement, clarifies operational roles between parties, and creates a stand-alone reference for a discrete project, pilot, or joint offering. Use clear party identifiers, effective dates, and signatures to bind the addendum to the underlying agreement and to ensure enforceability across business units and jurisdictions.

Why organizations add this partner addendum

A partner addendum narrows or extends an existing contract quickly, creating a written, signed record of partner-specific terms such as deliverables, revenue share, or confidentiality. It reduces ambiguity between the core agreement and temporary or project-level changes while preserving the original contract's structure.

Why organizations add this partner addendum

Which roles typically complete this addendum

Teams completing or reviewing a Business Services Partner Addendum usually include legal counsel, sales/partnership managers, procurement, and the operational lead responsible for service delivery.

  • Legal and contracts teams reviewing enforceability and alignment with the master agreement
  • Partnership or business development managers defining commercial and reporting terms
  • Operations or program managers specifying implementation details and SLAs

Ensure the named signers have authority under the underlying agreement; include countersignatures as required to make the addendum binding across both organizations.

Who signs and why

Partnership Lead

Director-level or above with authority to agree commercial terms. This signer confirms commercial changes, revenue splits, and operational commitments and is typically the point of escalation for disputes.

Authorized Signatory

Individual with contract-signing authority (VP legal, CFO, or delegated officer). Their signature legally binds the organization to the addendum and confirms alignment with corporate policies.

Essential compliance and data items to include

Data handling: Specify PII/PHI controls
Breach notification: Required timelines and contacts
Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3; AES-256
Audit trail: Timestamps and action history
Business associate: BAA required for HIPAA
Authentication: MFA or equivalent

Step-by-step: completing the addendum

Follow these sequential steps to prepare, review, and finalize the Business Services Partner Addendum so it aligns with the master agreement and is legally enforceable.

  • 01
    1. Reference: Cite the master agreement and effective sections
  • 02
    2. Define scope: Describe services, deliverables, and exclusions
  • 03
    3. Specify terms: State pricing, payment terms, and SLA metrics
  • 04
    4. Signatures: Collect authorized signatures and dates

How to configure the addendum for online completion

When converting the addendum to an online form, map each contractual clause to a field and define required validations, conditional logic, and signer order to reduce errors and speed execution.

Field Configuration
Contract reference Auto-fill from master agreement metadata
Effective date Use MM/DD/YYYY; validate against contract term
Monetary amounts Numeric field with currency format
Signers Define role-based signing order

Typical routing and submission flow

Addenda often follow a short routing path: internal review, partner review, signatures, and distribution of executed copies; document each step and responsible party.

  • Internal review: Legal and finance approve terms
  • Partner review: Partner legal or operations approve
  • Execute: Authorized parties sign in order
  • Archive: Store executed copy in records system

Core elements to include in a professional addendum

A well-drafted Business Services Partner Addendum is concise but complete, attaching directly to the master agreement and explicitly stating which terms change, which remain, and how the parties will operationalize the change.

Reference clause

Identify the master agreement by title, date, and parties so the addendum plainly amends and does not replace the original contract.

Scope and deliverables

Describe specific services, milestones, deliverables, and exclusions with measurable acceptance criteria and delivery dates.

Commercial terms

State compensation, invoicing cadence, taxes, and any revenue-share or pass-through costs linked to the partnership.

Term and termination

Specify effective date, duration, renewal rules, and termination rights including notice periods and wind-down obligations.

Compliance and data

Define data ownership, permitted processing, security controls, breach notification, and any HIPAA or industry-specific obligations.

Signatures and authority

Include signature blocks with printed names, titles, and dates; confirm each signer has authority under corporate delegations.

Saving and exporting the executed addendum

After execution, ensure you produce durable records in standard formats, attach audit metadata, and distribute copies to stakeholders and the contract repository.

PDF/A export

Save a PDF/A copy with embedded audit trail for long-term preservation and legal admissibility.

Signed package

Include the signed PDF plus certificate of completion showing timestamps and IP address.

Native source

Retain the original editable file (DOCX) in the contract management system for controlled amendments.

Repository tag

Index by master agreement ID, partner name, effective date, and retention classification.

Technical considerations for eSigning and distribution

Ensure your platform supports required authentication, audit trails, and file formats, and integrates with your document repository and CRM systems.

  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365
  • Formats: PDF, DOCX, HTML, Excel
  • Authentication: Email, SMS code, or advanced signer verification

Confirm the solution supports HIPAA or 21 CFR Part 11 if required, and retains an immutable audit trail and certificate of completion for legal records.

Common preparation mistakes to avoid

  • Referencing the wrong master agreement or date, which creates ambiguity about which contract is amended
  • Using vague scope language that later causes disputes over partner responsibilities and deliverables
  • Failing to confirm the signer has delegated authority, causing a later challenge to enforceability
  • Omitting data handling or compliance language when sensitive data will be exchanged

Potential risks and legal consequences

Contract dispute: Breach claims, damages exposure
Tax issues: Incorrect payee details may trigger backup withholding
Regulatory fines: Data breaches may carry HIPAA penalties
Operational delay: Service interruptions from unclear SLAs
Reputational harm: Partner relationship damage
Enforceability: Unsigned or unauthorized agreements unenforceable

How real organizations use addenda in partnerships

These short examples show practical uses of targeted addenda to adjust scope, integrate systems, or confirm compliance without rewriting existing contracts.

Tech Data — Integration.

Optica Ventures used a targeted addendum to add integration obligations

  • The change covered API delivery schedules and acceptance
  • Tech Data reported faster internal approvals and clearer billing reconciliation after attaching the addendum to the master reseller agreement.

Xerox — Operational flexibility.

Xerox added implementation details via an addendum to avoid re-negotiating global terms

  • The addendum defined NetSuite mapping and data exports
  • This allowed NetSuite operations to execute integrations while preserving corporate contracting standards.

Key milestones in the addendum lifecycle

Track these primary milestones from drafting through archival to ensure timely approvals, execution, and record retention for the addendum.

01

Draft and internal review

Legal and finance complete internal review and redlines

02

Partner review period

Partner legal reviews and returns final comments

03

Execution

Authorized parties sign and date the addendum

04

Distribution and archive

Executed copy distributed and stored in contract repository

Practical tips for accurate, efficient completion

Adopt clear drafting conventions and validation checks to reduce rework and legal risk when preparing and executing partner addenda.

Use consistent identifiers
Always cite the master agreement title, original execution date, and parties to avoid ambiguity during enforcement or audits.
Limit scope changes
Keep addenda narrowly focused to avoid unintended modifications to unrelated sections of the master agreement.
Validate signatory authority
Confirm each signer’s corporate authority in writing or via delegated signing policies to prevent later challenges.
Keep an audit trail
Capture timestamps, signer authentication, and document history to support legal admissibility of the executed addendum.

eSignature vendor comparison for executing addenda

Below is a concise vendor feature and pricing snapshot to help evaluate eSignature options for completing and storing Business Services Partner Addenda.

signNow DocuSign Adobe Sign PandaDoc HelloSign
Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day free trial Trial varies Trial varies Trial varies Trial varies
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes Varies
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No

Frequently asked questions: preparing and signing an addendum

Answers to common questions about authority, eSigning, amendments, and recordkeeping for Business Services Partner Addenda.


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