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The Purchase of Service Contract is a fundamental commercial agreement used when an organization needs to formally engage external service providers under Belgian law. This contract type is essential for businesses operating in Belgium who require professional, technical, or operational services from third-party providers. The agreement comprehensively covers service specifications, delivery terms, quality standards, and payment conditions, while ensuring compliance with Belgian commercial law, including the Civil Code and specific legislation governing B2B relationships. It includes critical protections for both parties, addressing liability, intellectual property rights, data protection (under GDPR and Belgian Privacy Act), and confidentiality. The document is particularly important for establishing clear performance metrics and ensuring proper risk allocation between parties.

1. Parties: Identification of the service provider and customer, including full legal names, registration numbers, and registered addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement and general purpose of the service arrangement

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the services to be provided

5. Term and Commencement: Duration of the contract and start date

6. Payment Terms: Pricing, payment schedule, invoicing requirements, and late payment consequences in accordance with Belgian law

7. Service Provider's Obligations: Key responsibilities and commitments of the service provider

8. Customer's Obligations: Key responsibilities and commitments of the customer

9. Service Levels: Performance standards and quality requirements for the services

10. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and usage rights of any IP involved in or created during the service provision

11. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information protection

12. Data Protection: GDPR and Belgian Privacy Act compliance requirements

13. Liability and Indemnification: Limitation of liability and indemnification provisions

14. Termination: Circumstances and process for contract termination

15. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances preventing performance

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of Belgian law application and dispute resolution process

17. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, and assignment

18. Execution: Signature blocks and execution formalities