Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC)

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT This ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT is made on [effective_date] between [client_name], of [client_address] (the "Client"), and [provider_name], of [provider_address] (the "Service Provider"). 1. EQUIPMENT COVERED [equipment_covered] 2. TERM This Contract commences on [start_date] and continues for twelve months, renewable by written agreement. 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES 3.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: the Service Provider shall carry out scheduled preventive maintenance [service_frequency], including inspection, cleaning, calibration and adjustment, and shall record each visit in a service report countersigned by the Client. 3.2 BREAKDOWN SUPPORT: the Service Provider shall attend to reported breakdowns within [response_time] of a report during working hours, and shall use reasonable efforts to restore functioning promptly. 3.3 The Service Provider shall deploy trained personnel and shall maintain a log of all service calls. 4. EXCLUSIONS The following are outside the scope of this Contract and shall be charged separately: [exclusions] Also excluded: damage caused by misuse, unauthorised repair, electrical surge, fire, flood or other force majeure event; consumables; and relocation of equipment. 5. FEE AND PAYMENT 5.1 The Client shall pay an annual fee of Rs. [annual_fee], exclusive of Goods and Services Tax, payable in advance unless otherwise agreed. 5.2 Tax shall be deducted at source at the applicable rate under the Income-tax Act, 1961. 6. CLIENT'S OBLIGATIONS The Client shall provide safe and timely access to the equipment, operate it in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, not permit repair by any third party during the term, and report faults promptly. 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The Service Provider's aggregate liability under this Contract shall not exceed the annual fee paid. Neither party shall be liable for indirect or consequential loss, or for loss of profit or production. 8. TERMINATION Either party may terminate for material breach not remedied within thirty days of written notice. On termination the Client shall pay for services rendered to that date. 9. GOVERNING LAW This Contract is governed by the laws of India, and the courts at the Client's place of business shall have jurisdiction. FOR THE CLIENT FOR THE SERVICE PROVIDER [client_name] [provider_name]