Scope
Define exact tests, standards, sample size, and acceptance criteria so deliverables are objectively verifiable and traceable against results.
A Testing Agreement Shifta centralizes expectations—scope, timelines, deliverables, and liability—so both parties share the same acceptance criteria. Precise terms reduce dispute exposure, speed approvals, and make audit trails and regulatory compliance easier to demonstrate under ESIGN/UETA frameworks.
Signatories usually include an authorized representative from each party; signature authority is discussed separately in the signing section.
Define exact tests, standards, sample size, and acceptance criteria so deliverables are objectively verifiable and traceable against results.
List deliverables and formats (reports, raw data, certificates) with delivery methods and timelines to ensure consistent documentation.
Specify permitted uses, data retention, encryption, and privacy obligations—include HIPAA addenda when protected health information is involved.
State total fees, payment milestones, invoicing procedures, late payment remedies, and responsibility for additional costs such as travel or expedited testing.
Limitations of liability, indemnities, and insurance requirements should be clear to allocate risk for faulty testing or misuse of results.
Define acceptance testing, rejection remedies, re-test conditions, and the timeline for raising defects after delivery.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Initiator | Project manager uploads and starts workflow |
| Legal Review | Legal must approve redlines before vendor signature |
| Finance Approval | Confirm budget and payment terms before execution |
| Final Signoff | Authorized signers sign in specified order |
Choose a platform that matches your security and compliance needs; for healthcare data include a BAA and use HIPAA-compliant configurations.
Start date that triggers testing obligations and payment milestones
When sample collection or testing begins
Deadline for providing final test reports and raw data
Date invoice becomes payable and late fees begin
Time required for termination or to request re-testing
| 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 trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
A lab defines ISO methods and report formats
A vendor commits to test suites and bug fix SLAs