Service Level Agreement (SLA) for HostPulse Web Hosting Services

1. Service Description

HostPulse agrees to provide web hosting services to the customer in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in this SLA. The hosting services include, but are not limited to, server uptime, support services, and maintenance.

2. Uptime Guarantee

HostPulse guarantees a minimum server uptime of 99.9% per month, excluding scheduled maintenance. Server uptime is calculated based on the total number of minutes in a month.

3. Maintenance and Downtime

a. Scheduled Maintenance: HostPulse may perform scheduled maintenance activities that may result in temporary downtime. Customers will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of any scheduled maintenance.

b. Unscheduled Maintenance: In the event of unscheduled maintenance or server downtime due to unforeseen circumstances, HostPulse agrees to promptly restore services to minimize disruption. HostPulse will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that any unscheduled downtime is resolved as quickly as possible.

4. Customer Support

HostPulse will provide customer support services to address any technical issues or concerns related to the web hosting services. Support will be available 24/7 via email, live chat, and phone. Response times for support requests are as follows:

• Priority 1 (Critical): Response within 1 hour
• Priority 2 (High): Response within 2 hours
• Priority 3 (Medium): Response within 4 hours
• Priority 4 (Low): Response within 8 hours

5. Data Backup

HostPulse will regularly backup customer data to prevent loss in the event of hardware failure or other unforeseen incidents. Backups will be performed daily, and data retention policies will be followed to ensure data integrity and availability.

6. Service Credits

In the event that HostPulse fails to meet the agreed-upon uptime guarantee, customers may be eligible for service credits as compensation. Service credits will be issued based on the extent of the downtime and will be applied to the customer's account for future billing cycles.

7. Amendments and Termination

This SLA agreement may be amended or updated by HostPulse with prior notice to the customer. Either party may terminate the agreement with written notice in the event of a breach of terms or for any other valid reason.

8. Governing Law

This SLA agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this agreement shall be resolved through arbitration in [City], [Country].