Service Description
Precise list of services (SIP trunking, hosted PBX, call routing), performance metrics, supported codecs, and any excluded services or optional add-ons.
A clear contract reduces operational and legal risk by documenting performance expectations, security responsibilities, billing methods, and remedies for service failures. Precise terms also help ensure regulatory compliance for emergency calling, privacy rules, and any industry-specific obligations such as HIPAA for healthcare callers.
Typical parties include commercial VoIP providers and business customers across IT, facilities, and procurement teams.
Ensure the signatory represents the entity and has authority to bind the company; include delegated approval paths when necessary.
CEO, COO, or VP of Commercial Contracts who approves standard terms, limits liability exposure, and authorizes pricing schedules. This signer must be able to commit the provider to SLAs, indemnities, and data-handling obligations.
IT Director, Procurement Lead, or General Counsel who verifies technical specs, security controls, and budgetary approvals. This role confirms network compatibility, E911 provisioning, and payment terms before execution.
Precise list of services (SIP trunking, hosted PBX, call routing), performance metrics, supported codecs, and any excluded services or optional add-ons.
Uptime targets, mean time to repair, credits for downtime, monitoring metrics, and escalation paths for incidents and outages.
Recurring fees, usage charges, invoicing frequency, late fee policy, taxes, and currency; include sample invoicing format and dispute procedures.
Encryption expectations, access controls, call-recording consent, data retention, incident response, and any required privacy addenda (e.g., HIPAA BAA).
Ownership, leasing, warranties, maintenance responsibilities, on-site installation costs, and return-of-equipment procedures at termination.
Notice periods, early termination fees, number porting rights, data export and transition assistance, and post-termination access for records.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email + optional SMS OTP for stronger signer attribution |
| Notifications | Automatic reminders at 3 and 7 days before expiration |
| Field Types | Use required name, date, and checkbox acceptance fields |
| Retention | Automatically store final PDF and audit trail for compliance |
Ensure the platform supports required authentication, audit trails, and secure storage before sending the agreement.
Confirm the platform supports lawful eSignature frameworks (ESIGN/UETA) and any industry compliance such as HIPAA with a BAA where applicable.
MM/DD/YYYY defines when obligations and SLAs begin.
Specify monthly, quarterly, or annual billing and payment terms such as Net 30.
Require written notice 30–90 days before automatic renewal.
Allow a defined cure period (commonly 30 days) before termination rights trigger.
Define timeline to port numbers and any temporary parallel routing obligations.
| 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 | Yes, 7-day trial | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team; more importantly, it is just as easy for our customers.
I can process and execute all of these documents online with 100% compliance and built-in security.