Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Our commitment to service quality, response times, and performance standards for all SaaS Launchpad services.
Heads up: We operate on a best-effort basis and do not offer a formal standalone SLA. For availability commitments and third-party dependencies, see
Service Availability and
Third-Party Services in our Terms.
1. Scope and Applicability
This Service Level Agreement applies to all paid services provided by SaaS Launchpad, including:
- Custom SaaS application development
- AI feature integration and implementation
- Marketing strategy and execution services
- Sales automation and CRM setup
- Post-launch support and maintenance
- Consultation and strategic advisory services
2. Service Availability
Website and Communication Channels
Service | Availability Target | Measurement Period |
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Website (saas-launchpad.com) | 99.9% | Monthly |
Client Portal/Dashboard | 99.5% | Monthly |
Planned Maintenance
- Scheduled maintenance windows: Sundays 2:00-4:00 AM UTC
- Advance notice: Minimum 48 hours for planned downtime
- Emergency maintenance: Immediate response for security issues
- Extended maintenance: Scheduled quarterly for major updates
3. Response Time Commitments
Communication Response Times
Priority Level | Initial Response | Business Hours |
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Critical Service outages, security issues | 2 hours | 24/7 |
High Project blockers, urgent decisions | 4 hours | Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 6 PM |
Medium General project questions | 24 hours | Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 6 PM |
Low General inquiries, feedback | 48 hours | Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 6 PM |
Project Milestone Delivery
- Weekly Demos: Scheduled within agreed timeframe
- Monthly Deliverables: Delivered by last business day of month
- Final Delivery: Within agreed project timeline
- Emergency Fixes: Critical bugs addressed within 24 hours
4. Performance Standards
Development Quality Metrics
- Code Quality: Minimum 80% test coverage for critical functions
- Performance: Page load times under 3 seconds on standard connections
- Mobile Responsiveness: Full functionality on devices 320px+ width
- Browser Compatibility: Support for last 2 versions of major browsers
- Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for public-facing features
AI Feature Performance
- Response Time: AI features respond within 10 seconds for standard requests
- Accuracy: AI recommendations achieve minimum 75% relevance score
- Availability: AI features available 99% of the time
- Error Handling: Graceful degradation when AI services are unavailable
5. Customer Acquisition Guarantees
LaunchPad Core Guarantee
- Timeline: Qualified leads or users by Month 3
- Definition: Minimum 10 qualified leads matching your ICP
- Remedy: Continue working at no charge until target is met
- Dependencies: Requires client cooperation and prompt feedback
LaunchPad Elite Guarantee
- Timeline: Paying customers by Month 6
- Definition: Minimum 3 paying customers or $10K MRR
- Remedy: Extended support until targets are achieved
- Dependencies: Product-market fit validation and pricing optimization
6. Service Credits and Remedies
Formal service credits are not offered outside of a signed enterprise agreement. See Terms for applicable remedies.
Response Time Service Credits
- Critical Issues: 10% credit for each 4-hour delay beyond target
- High Priority: 5% credit for each 8-hour delay beyond target
- Medium Priority: 2% credit for each 24-hour delay beyond target
- Maximum Credit: 50% of monthly service fee per incident
Project Delivery Remedies
- Milestone Delays: Extended support equal to delay period
- Quality Issues: Free remediation until standards are met
- Specification Deviations: Free corrections or partial refund
- Complete Project Failure: Full refund or restart with new team
7. Exclusions and Limitations
SLA Exclusions
This SLA does not apply to issues caused by:
- Third-party service outages (AWS, Google, etc.)
- Client infrastructure or connectivity problems
- Force majeure events (natural disasters, pandemics, etc.)
- Cyber attacks or security breaches beyond our control
- Client-requested changes or scope modifications
- Scheduled maintenance during announced windows
Client Responsibilities
- Provide timely feedback and approvals (within 48 hours)
- Maintain accurate contact information
- Ensure payment obligations are current
- Participate in scheduled meetings and demos
- Provide necessary access and credentials
8. Monitoring and Reporting
Performance Monitoring
- Automated Monitoring: 24/7 system health monitoring
- Response Time Tracking: All communication timestamps logged
- Quality Metrics: Regular code reviews and testing reports
- Customer Satisfaction: Monthly NPS surveys
Monthly SLA Reports
We provide monthly reports including:
- Service availability statistics
- Response time performance
- Project milestone status
- Quality metrics and test results
- Any service credits earned
9. Requesting Service Credits
Claims Process
- Submit credit request within 30 days of incident
- Provide specific details and evidence of SLA breach
- We investigate and respond within 5 business days
- Approved credits applied to next invoice
- Disputes resolved through normal contract procedures
Required Information
- Date and time of service interruption
- Description of impact on your business
- Screenshots or logs demonstrating the issue
- Steps taken to reproduce or verify the problem
10. Continuous Improvement
We continuously work to improve our service levels through:
- Regular infrastructure upgrades
- Process optimization and automation
- Staff training and certification programs
- Technology stack updates and security patches
- Client feedback integration
11. Changes to This SLA
We may update this SLA to reflect service improvements or changing requirements:
- 30 days advance notice for any reduction in service levels
- Immediate notification for service level improvements
- Annual review of all metrics and targets
- Client input considered in SLA modifications
12. Contact for SLA Issues
For SLA-related questions or to report service level breaches:
- Emergency: Call our 24/7 emergency line
- SLA Claims: Use dedicated SLA email address
- General Questions: Contact your project manager
- Escalation: Request management review
Third-party dependencies (Resend, Calendly)
Email delivery relies on Resend and meeting scheduling relies on Calendly. Incidents, delays, or rate limits at these providers or their upstream services are excluded from availability calculations and service credits. We will monitor, escalate with providers, and keep you informed during incidents.
Last updated: 9/2/2025
Effective date: 9/2/2025
This SLA represents our commitment to service excellence and provides clear remedies when we don't meet our standards. We take these commitments seriously and continuously work to exceed them.