Master Services Agreement
Standard MSA Template · Last Updated: January 14, 2026
This Master Services Agreement ('Agreement') governs the provision of AI clarity architecture and systems deployment services by Epopteia to Client. Individual projects are detailed in Statements of Work (SOWs) that reference this MSA.
1. Services Provided
Epopteia provides custom AI system architecture, development, deployment, and optimization services ('Services') as detailed in project-specific SOWs. Services may include:
- Operational flow mapping and root cause analysis
- Custom AI model development and training
- System architecture design and clarity engineering
- Integration with existing client infrastructure
- Deployment support and team onboarding
- Ongoing monitoring and optimization (if contracted)
2. Project Phases
Standard project phases follow the Epopteia Clarity Framework:
Phase 1: DIAGNOSE
Operational flow mapping, fog identification, and root cause analysis
Phase 2: ARCHITECT
Clarity layer design and system blueprinting per the Seven Laws
Phase 3: DEPLOY
System integration, configuration, and live implementation
Phase 4: ASCEND
Post-deployment monitoring, calibration, and adaptive optimization
3. Payment Structure
Standard Pricing Tiers:
- Single System: $2,500 — one system deployment
- Operations Pack: $4,500 — two integrated systems
- Full Intelligence: $7,000 — complete stack deployment
Payment Terms:
- 50% deposit upon SOW execution
- 50% upon system delivery and acceptance
- Net 15 terms for invoices
- Late payments subject to 1.5% monthly interest
4. Intellectual Property Rights
Client Ownership:
- Client retains ownership of all proprietary data provided
- Client receives perpetual license to use deployed systems per SOW scope
- Client-specific configurations and customizations are included in license
Epopteia Retention:
- The Seven Laws framework and clarity architecture methodologies
- Reusable code libraries and system components
- Architectural patterns and templates
- Pre-existing intellectual property
5. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information disclosed during the engagement. This obligation survives termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years.
Exceptions include: publicly available information, information independently developed, or information required to be disclosed by law.
6. Warranties and Performance
Epopteia warrants that:
- Services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards
- Delivered systems will substantially conform to specifications in the SOW
- Systems will be free from material defects for 30 days post-delivery
DISCLAIMER: We do not warrant specific business outcomes. While systems are designed for operational clarity and efficiency, results depend on factors beyond our control including client data quality, operational processes, and market conditions.
7. Limitation of Liability
EPOPTEIA'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY CLIENT IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
8. Term and Termination
This Agreement remains in effect until all SOWs are completed or terminated. Either party may terminate an active SOW with thirty (30) days written notice.
Upon termination:
- Client pays for all work completed to termination date
- Epopteia delivers all work-in-progress in its current state
- Client license to incomplete systems terminates
- Confidentiality obligations survive
9. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unsuccessful within thirty (30) days, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of Nigeria.
10. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Nigeria, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11. Amendments
This Agreement may only be amended by written agreement signed by both parties. Individual SOWs may specify additional terms that supplement but do not contradict this MSA.
To Initiate Services
Schedule a clarity session to discuss your operational challenges and receive a custom SOW.