Use a Viewshare Business Agreement to document rights and responsibilities clearly, reduce negotiation time, and manage risk from data handling, uptime, and payment disputes. It centralizes key terms so business units, procurement, and legal counsel align on obligations.
Organizations that negotiate recurring software, services, or licensing engagements use the Viewshare Business Agreement as a standard contracting document across teams.
Signatories typically include authorized representatives from finance, operations, and the legal department who can commit their organization to the terms.
Typically a senior operations or commercial manager who is authorized to accept service levels, pricing, and liability limits on behalf of the provider. This signer must confirm the provider's ability to deliver and bind the company to indemnity and warranty provisions.
A company officer from procurement or finance empowered to approve fees, payment schedules, and contract duration. They should verify authorized billing accounts, required insurance, and internal acceptance criteria before signing to prevent later disputes over scope or invoicing.
Define deliverables, milestones, acceptance criteria, and responsibilities. Use exhibits for technical specs or service-level schedules to keep the main agreement concise and enforceable. Include measurable metrics and reporting obligations.
Specify fees, invoicing cadence, late fees, and expense reimbursement. Clarify currency, tax treatment, and any milestone-based payments or retainers to avoid billing disputes. Include payment contact and payment methods accepted.
Define confidential information, permitted disclosures, exceptions, and duration of obligations. Add permitted use, return or destruction procedures, and remedies for breach to protect trade secrets and data.
Set caps on direct damages, carve outs for willful misconduct, and mutual indemnities. Specify insurance minimums and procedures for claim handling and defense of third-party claims.
State initial term, renewal rules, notice periods, and termination for convenience or cause. Include post-termination transition support, return of data, and surviving obligations. Specify any fees for early termination and data retrieval timelines.
Choose governing law and venue, and whether disputes go to arbitration or court. Include escalation steps, mediation requirements, and fee-shifting or injunctive relief provisions. Specify each party's notice addresses for claims.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication and Access Control Settings | Email link, SMS code, or knowledge-based authentication. |
| Routing and Signing Order | Sequential or parallel signer flow with reminders. |
| Field Types and Validation | Required fields, date formats, and conditional visibility. |
| Retention and Audit Trail Settings | Enable certificate of completion and archival period. |
Ensure the platform supports secure e-signature, audit trails, and required authentication for the Viewshare Business Agreement.
| 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, no credit card required | Varies by vendor and pricing tier | Varies by vendor and pricing tier | Varies by vendor and pricing tier | Varies by vendor and pricing tier |
| Bulk Send | Yes — available on Business Premium | Varies by vendor and plan | Varies by vendor and plan | Varies by vendor and plan | Varies by vendor and plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes — detailed audit logs | Yes — detailed audit logs | Yes — detailed audit logs | Yes — detailed audit logs | Yes — detailed audit logs |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes — BAA available upon request | Yes — BAA available | Yes — BAA available | No — BAA not available | No — BAA not available |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |