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This Cloud Service Agreement template is designed for use in the Nigerian market, where businesses increasingly rely on cloud computing services while needing to comply with local regulations, particularly the NDPR 2019 and the Cybercrimes Act 2015. The agreement is suitable for both Nigerian and international cloud service providers offering services to Nigerian businesses or organizations. It covers essential elements including service specifications, data protection measures, security requirements, service levels, and compliance obligations. This document type is particularly relevant given Nigeria's growing digital economy and the increasing focus on data sovereignty and cybersecurity requirements. The agreement includes provisions for data localization where required by Nigerian law, cross-border data transfers, and specific consumer protection measures as mandated by local regulations.

1. Parties: Identification of the cloud service provider and the customer, including registration details as required by Nigerian law

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the services to be provided

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of technical terms, service-specific terminology, and contract interpretation guidelines

4. Service Provision: Detailed description of cloud services, service levels, and service delivery obligations

5. Data Protection and Security: Compliance with NDPR requirements, data security measures, and data processing obligations

6. Customer Obligations: Customer responsibilities, acceptable use policies, and compliance requirements

7. Fees and Payment: Pricing structure, payment terms, and billing procedures

8. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and usage rights of software, data, and other intellectual property

9. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

10. Liability and Indemnification: Limitation of liability, indemnification obligations, and risk allocation

11. Term and Termination: Contract duration, renewal terms, and termination rights and procedures

12. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances and force majeure events

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Nigerian law as governing law and jurisdiction for dispute resolution

14. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, assignment, and entire agreement