Support Service Level Agreement - Customer Managed Tenant

 

Definitions 

Term 

Definition 

Business Days 

Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays (Switzerland, Zurich) 

Business Hours 

9am – 5pm (CET) during Business Days 

Core Functionality 

Refers to the primary operations and features essential for the software including the end user chat (asking questions in text, answering questions in text, searching, and viewing content).  

Claim 

A claim submitted by Client to Unique under this SLA for Service Credit 

First Response Time 

The time between a ticket being opened in Unique’s Help Desk and confirmation to Client via Unique’s ticketing system that We have received the request and are investigating the Issue (any automated response from the ticketing system does not count towards First Response Time) 

Intervention Time 

The time between First Response Time until an intervention to solve the Issue is initiated. For High Severity Issues, if We provide a workaround, we will downgrade the Severity Level to Medium 

Issue 

A support request for an incident or problem with using or accessing the Software 

Service Credit 

A financial credit Unique may credit back to an eligible, active and not-terminated Client account based on this SLA 

 

Scope of Services 

UNIQUE agrees to provide the following support services to the Client during business hours/days: 

  • Help Desk Support: Email support to address and resolve issues. 

  • Remote Assistance: Support provided through remote access tools to diagnose and fix issues. 

  • On-site Support: If necessary, at additional cost, UNIQUE will provide on-site support to resolve issues that cannot be addressed remotely. 

Service Levels 

Support covers Core Functionality of Unique Enterprise Software. 

Severity Levels and Times 

According to the table below Unique will assign a priority level (“Severity Level”) to each Issue received as a Client request.  According to the Severity Level Unique commits to the applicable First Response and Intervention Time. 

Severity level 

ISSUE Description 

First Response time *

in Business Hours 

Intervention time  *

in Business Hours 

 

HIGH 

  1. Affects production environment AND

  2. Core Functionality of the Software is not working AND no workaround is available, AND  

  3. It affects >80% of a Client’s Authorized Users

MEDIUM 

  1. Affects production environment AND

  2. Core Functionality of the Software is not working, BUT workaround exists, AND  

  3. It affects > 50% of a Client’s Authorized Users  

12 

48 

LOW 

  1. Core Functionality of the Software is not working. The Issue does not directly impact a Client’s ability to use the Software OR  

  2. It affects < 50% of a Client’s Authorized Users

48 

Best Effort 

* Time for Client inaccessibility; if, for any reason, Client cannot be reached to clarify an Issue (e.g., screenshare, debugging) or does not reply, then until Unique can contact the Client to begin debugging the Issue, such time will not be included when calculating Intervention or Response Times. 

Service Credits 

To make a Claim, Client must submit a ticket via the define Contact Method within 30 days in which the Response Time and/or Intervention Time did not meet the applicable Severity Level. 

The ticket must include:  

  1. “SLA Claim” as the subject of the ticket 

  2. the applicable dates and times (including minutes) Service Credit is requested for 

  3. applicable information that documents/evidences the claimed Response Time or Intervention Time 

If Service Credit is issued, it will be issued to Client for future use only. No monetary refunds will be provided. Service Credits cannot be transferred to another Unique Client or applied to any other account.  

UNIQUE will use information available to validate a Claim and make a good faith judgment on whether Service Credit applies. 

Credit Calculation 

If the Support Service Level did not meet the First Response Time and / or Intervention Times in a calendar month, Unique will provide a Service Credit. Service Credit will be calculated in accordance with the table below: 

SUPPORT SERVICE LEVEL DEFAULT 

% of SUPPORT TICKETS MEET THE FIRST RESPONSE AND INTERVENTION TIME 

Service credit 

80% TO 85%  

5% 

70% TO 80% 

10% 

60% TO 70% 

15% 

LESS THAN 60% 

20% 

 

Each Service Credit is calculated as a percentage of monthly fees (calculated based on the Unique FinanceGPT Enterprise Platform Fee) paid by Client for the applicable month in which the Issue(s) occurred. Service Credits are the sole and exclusive remedy for any failure by Unique to meet any obligations in this SLA. 

Client Responsibilities 

The Client agrees to: 

  • Provide detailed information about the issue, including any error messages and steps to reproduce the problem. 

  • Ensure that UNIQUE's support personnel have the necessary access to systems and resources to diagnose and resolve issues. 

  • Designate a primary contact person to liaise with UNIQUE's support team. 

Exclusions 

This SLA does not cover Support for: 

  • Issues caused by Client's misuse, negligence, or unauthorized modifications of the products or services. 

  • Support for third-party products or services not supplied by UNIQUE (e.g., modules developed via SDK). 

  • Support outside of business hours/days. 

  • Features or services irrelevant to Core Functionality, including features for admin users or users with elevated roles. 

  • Free, Experimental or Beta Services 

  • Consulting or Advisory (including Customization of Software or Infrastructure) Services 

  • Co-Development Services or modules developed in Co-Development (e.g. with the SDK) 

  • Unique Enterprise versions older than 4 weeks 

Reporting and Escalation 

Reporting 

Clients can request support via one of the defined Contact Methods below. 

Escalation 

If the Client is not satisfied with the support received, they can escalate the issue to the Enterprise Claims address defined in Contact Methods. 

Term and Termination 

This SLA is effective from the start date of the Software subscription and ends on the expiration or termination of the Software subscription (the “Support Period“). UNIQUE is not obligated to provide support beyond the end of the Support Period. 

The SLA is only valid in connection with a signed contract for Unique Enterprise of Unique AG. The listed service levels are only applicable if the Client pays the Unique Enterprise fees in due time. 

Contact Methods 

Client’s or its Affiliates’ Authorized Users can request support via enterprise-support@unique.ch

Please note that the provider reserves the right to modify the contact method to a self-service ticketing portal to streamline support and improve service efficiency 

For escalations, Client’s or its Affiliates’ Authorized Users can request support via complaints@unique.ch. The subject must include “Escalation”. 

Amendments 

Any changes, modifications, or amendments to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties to be effective. 

Exceptions 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Contact Methods may be changed by UNIQUE at any time, provided that the Client is given at least five (5) business days' written notice of the change. 

Governing Law 

This SLA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Zurich, ZH, Switzerland. 

Version 

Version 

Date 

Description 

Author 

1.1

29.08.2024 

Service Level Agreement 

Michelle Heppler 

 

 

 

1. Scope

The SLA is only valid in connection with a signed contract for Unique FinanceGPT of Unique AG.

2.  Scope and Purpose

This SLA describes the levels of support that the Client can expect to receive from the Provider.

This SLA is effective from the start date of the subscription. Unique is not obligated to provide support beyond the end of the support period.

3. Definitions

a)    Business Days. Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays (Switzerland, Zurich).

b)    Business Hours. 9am – 5pm (CET) during Business Days.

c)     Core Functionality. Refers to the primary operations and features that are essential for the software including the end user chat (asking questions, answering questions, searching content, viewing content). Features for admin users are not considered as Core Functionality.

d)    Claim. A claim submitted by Client to Unique under this SLA for Service Credit.

e)    First Response Time. The time between a ticket being opened in Unique’s Help Desk and confirmation to Client via Unique’s ticketing system that We have received the request and are investigating the Issue (any automated response from the ticketing system does not count towards First Response Time).

f)      Intervention Time. The time between First Response Time until an intervention to solve the Issue is initiated. For High Severity Issues, if Unique provides a workaround, the Provider will downgrade the Severity Level to Medium.

g)    Issue. A support request for an incident or problem with using or accessing the Software.

h)    Service Credit. A financial credit Unique may credit back to an eligible, active and not-terminated Client account based on this SLA.

4. Support for Software Issues

Client’s Authorised Users can request support via: enterprise-support@unique.ch

Support covers core functionality of Unique Enterprise Software. It does not include customization advice and consulting services. If the Issue is specific to the particular configuration and infrastructure of Client, it is classified as consulting services and is not covered under this SLA.

4.1 Software Issue Severity Levels, First Response Time and Intervention Time

According to the table below Unique will assign a priority level (“Severity Level”) to each Issue received as a Client request.  According to the Severity Level Unique commits to the applicable First Response and Intervention Time.

SEVERITY LEVEL

ISSUE DESCRIPTION

FIRST RESPONSE TIME

INTERVENTION TIME *

High

a) Core Functionality of the Software is not working AND no workaround is available, AND
b) It affects >80% of a Client’s Authorized Users.

1 Business Hour

4 Business Hours

Medium

a) Core Functionality of the Software is not working, BUT workaround exists, AND
b) It affects > 50% of a Client’s Authorized Users.

12 Business Hours

48 Business Hours

Low

ca) Core Functionality of the Software is not working. The Issue does not directly impact a Client’s ability to use the Software OR
b) It affects < 50% of a Client’s Authorized Users.

48 Business Hours

Best Effort

Table 1: Severity Level, Response and Intervention time

*excludes the time for Client inaccessibility; if, for any reason, Client cannot be reached to clarify an Issue (e.g., screenshare, debugging), then until Unique can make contact with Client to begin debugging the Issue, such time will not be included when calculating Intervention Time.

4.2 Service credit claim

To make a Claim, Client must submit a ticket via enterprise-support@unique.ch within 20 days in which the Response Time and/or Intervention Time did not meet the applicable Severity Level.The ticket must include:

a) “SLA Claim” as the subject of the ticket;

b) the applicable dates and times Service Credit is requested for; and

c) any applicable information that documents the claimed Response Time
or Intervention Time. If Service Credit is issued, it will be issued to Client for future use only. No monetary refunds will be provided. Service Credits can not be transferred to another Unique Client or applied to any other account.

Unique will use all information reasonably available to to validate a Claim and make a good faith judgment on whether a Service Credit applies.

4.3 Service credit calculation

If the Support Service Level did not meet the First Response Time and / or Intervention Times in a calendar month, Unique will provide a Service Credit. Service Credit will be calculated in accordance with the table below:

SUPPORT SERVICE LEVEL DEFAULT

SERVICE CREDIT

80% to 85% of Support Tickets meet the First Response and InterventionTime

5%

70% to 80% of Support Tickets meet the First Response and Intervention Time

10%

60% to 70% of Support Tickets meet the First Response and Intervention Time

15%

Less than 60% of Support Tickets meet the First Response and Intervention Time

25%

Each Service Credit is calculated as a percentage of monthly fees (calculated based on the Unique FinanceGPT Enterprise Platform Fee) paid by Client for the applicable month in which the Issue(s) occurred. Service Credits are the sole and exclusive remedy for any failure by Unique to meet any obligations in this SLA.

4.4 Software Improvements

Unique will make available to Client new versions, releases, and updates to the Software to solve defects and/or errors, keep the Software up to date with market developments, or otherwise improve (the operation or functionality of) the Software (collectively, “Upgrades”). These Upgrades may include bug fixes or may patch vulnerabilities.

The Client is responsible for installing updated versions to their systems to receive Support Services. Covered services do not include any of the underlying systems or infrastructures for which the Client is responsible for operating: including, but not limited to, server hardware, server operating systems, database applications, network infrastructure. The Client is encouraged to install Software Upgrades at least once a month as older versions will not be covered by this SLA (see chapter 4.5).

4.5 Exclusions and Limitations

This SLA only applies to Client’s Enterprise subscription to and use of the Software for a fee. The SLA does not apply

a)    to any free Services, Experimental or Beta Services provided by Us.

b)    to any Co-Development Services: Unique SDK and other code deployed by the client are explicitly excluded from this SLA. In the event of deployment and subsequent malfunction resulting in damage, the responsibility lies solely with the client developer, not Unique. Unique will support on a best-effort basis.

c) to any versions older than 4 weeks.

Bug-/and Hotfixes will solely be provided for the latest version of the software and always need to run through Unique’s release pipeline.

 


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