Parties
Identify full legal names and entity types for the company and the vendor, including EIN or tax ID when relevant for payments and reporting.
The Business Services TSAF reduces ambiguity about responsibilities, payment, and approval flow while creating a record usable in disputes. When signed electronically consistent with ESIGN (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and state UETA rules, the TSAF supports enforceability and reliable audit trails.
Common users include procurement, vendor management, legal, finance, and operational managers who approve third-party services.
Many organizations route the TSAF through role-based approval to separate procurement, legal review, and final signature authority.
Identify full legal names and entity types for the company and the vendor, including EIN or tax ID when relevant for payments and reporting.
Describe services, deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteria with sufficient detail to tie invoices and change requests to specific obligations.
State fixed fees, hourly rates, expense reimbursement rules, payment terms, invoicing cadence, and any retainers or performance withhold.
Specify effective date, expected completion or renewal date, termination notice periods, and milestone dates for deliverables and payments.
Name individuals authorized to approve work, approve invoices, or modify scope; include title, department, and required approval thresholds.
Provide signature blocks for authorized signers, dates, and optional witness or notary sections where state law or policy requires authentication.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Template | Create reusable template with locked core fields |
| Signer Order | Define sequential or parallel signing steps |
| Authentication | Choose email, SMS code, or KBA |
| Notifications | Enable reminders and completion confirmations |
Choose a platform that supports the document formats, authentication methods, and retention policies your organization requires.
Platforms with API and integration support streamline routing to systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Microsoft 365, and cloud repositories for retention and audit.
Submit TSAF at least 10 business days before services begin.
Expect vendor return within 3–5 business days.
Allow 2–3 business days for legal and finance review.
Complete signatures within 7 business days to lock pricing.
Archive executed TSAF within 48 hours of completion.
| 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 | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA available) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |