An Outsourcing Agreement governs the delegation of business functions to an external provider, defining scope, service levels, and performance standards. This playbook highlights key risk mitigation strategies for data protection, continuity, and liability allocation.
Why This Matters: Unfavorable jurisdiction or cumbersome procedures can delay resolution, increase costs, and create enforceability hurdles, so clear and balanced provisions reduce uncertainty.
Negotiation strategy
If you're the Company:
Ensure the governing law and jurisdiction are favorable to your business operations. Negotiate for arbitration to minimize litigation costs and time.
If you're the Service Provider:
Advocate for a neutral jurisdiction and mediation as a first step to resolve disputes amicably. Ensure the dispute resolution process is cost-effective.
Essential elements
1
Governing Law
Law applicable to the contract.
2
Jurisdiction
Location for legal proceedings.
3
Dispute Resolution Method
Process for resolving disputes.
Action framework
ACCEPT
Propose edits if the jurisdiction is unfavorable or the process is inefficient.
EDIT
Reject clauses that impose excessive costs or bias.
ADD
Add clauses for mediation or arbitration to ensure neutrality.
PRO TIP
Always ensure the dispute resolution process aligns with your business's strategic goals and risk tolerance.
Example clauses
FAVORABLE
Preferred Governing Law Clause
"This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Preferred State/Country]."
NEUTRAL
Template Jurisdiction Clause
"Any legal action or proceeding arising under this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in [City, State/Country], and the parties hereby consent to the jurisdiction thereof."
UNFAVORABLE
Unilateral Jurisdiction Clause
"All disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of [Party 1's location], regardless of [Party 2's] location."
Fallbacks
High-Risk Projects
For high-risk projects, consider arbitration to ensure confidentiality and a quicker resolution process.
International Contracts
In international contracts, select a neutral jurisdiction and consider international arbitration to avoid local biases.
Long-Term Partnerships
For long-term partnerships, mediation can preserve relationships by resolving disputes amicably.
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