Standardized Contracts in AWS Marketplace
Simplify and streamline procurement with standardized contract terms in AWS Marketplace.
What are standardized contracts?
Standard Contract for AWS Marketplace
→ Well-balanced license terms that address core requirements
→ Enabled as participating sellers' end user license agreement
→ Available to support Private Offers
→ Amendable to support custom requirements
Standard Data Subscription Agreement
Standard Data Subscription Agreement for AWS Marketplace provides a set of well-balanced, scalable terms that address the core requirements for data subscriptions. Organizations can use the terms across a broad set of sellers and solutions, eliminating the need to negotiate contracts for every purchase. They can easily find and deploy solutions enabled with the Standard Data Subscription Agreement, request the terms to support custom Private Offers, and amend where necessary to support specific transaction requirements. The Standard Data Subscription Agreement for AWS Marketplace helps customers simplify procurement and access data solutions more quickly.
→ Well-balanced terms that address core requirements
→ Enabled as participating sellers' data subscription agreement
→ Available to support individual private offers
→ Amendable to support custom requirements
Industry accolades
Gartner published a tool in April 2022 guiding buyers to Leverage Online Marketplace Standard Terms for SaaS Contracting Optimization, with Mike Tucciarone stating “with the introduction of online marketplace standard contracts, SaaS negotiators have been given critical terms and conditions negotiation baseline they have been missing”.
Gartner published a tool in April 2022 guiding buyers to Leverage Online Marketplace Standard Terms for SaaS Contracting Optimization.
“...with the introduction of online marketplace standard contracts, SaaS negotiators have been given critical terms and conditions negotiation baseline they have been missing."
—Mike Tucciarone
Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs
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What are the benefits of the standardized contracts available in AWS Marketplace?
Buyers and sellers using the Standard Contract for AWS Marketplace and Standard Data Subscription Agreement can benefit by leveraging standardized contract templates created in collaboration with the buyer and seller community to streamline digital procurement, accelerate transaction cycles and enable faster innovation.
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Can Standard Contract for AWS Marketplace and Standard Data Subscription Agreement terms be amended?
Yes. Standardized contracts can be amended to support custom transaction requirements agreed upon between buyer and seller. The Standard Contract Amendment Template is available to capture agreed upon changes and extended to buyer buy participating seller through Private Offers.
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Are there optional addendums that can be used to support industry specific requirements?
Yes. Two optional addendums are available, the Enhanced Security Addendum designed to support the heightened requirements of the financial services organizations or transactions with sensitive data concerns, and the Business Associate Addendum designed to support the heightened requirements associated with HIPAA compliance for the healthcare industry. These optional addendums can be used to support subscriptions facilitated through a Private Offer.
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When subscribing to digital solutions under the standardized contracts, what parties have obligations under these agreements?
Standardized contracts are made available for AWS Marketplace sellers to use in place of their individual contract templates to reduce friction and help accelerate transactions. The terms are used at the seller’s discretion. The agreement formed under Standard Contract for AWS Marketplace and Standard Data Subscription Agreement is between the buyer and seller, and AWS is no party to the agreement.
Buyer FAQs
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As a buyer, when should I use the standardized contracts available in AWS Marketplace?
The standardized contracts available in AWS Marketplace can be used to help alleviate lengthy negotiations and accelerate onboarding of new sellers and products. The templates are designed to address the fundamental contractual requirements of buyer and seller organizations of all sizes. The terms can be extended by any AWS Marketplace seller for self-service subscriptions and Private Offers.
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As a buyer, how can I access products governed by the standardized contracts?
For self-service transactions, buyers can apply the Standard Contract or Standard Data Subscription Agreement filter on the AWS Marketplace search page to view products supported by the standardized contract templates. You can also request the terms from sellers you contract with via Private Offers. Order forms and amendments agreed between the parties can also be added to support additional requirements related to each Private Offer.
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As a buyer, can I use the standardized contracts when I transact with an authorized reseller?
Yes. AWS Marketplace sellers can extend the Standard Contract for AWS Marketplace and the Standard Data Subscription Agreement for both direct transactions and those that flow through a reseller.
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As a buyer, will the contract terms I transact under change?
No. The contract terms you transacted under will remain in effect until that specific subscription expires or is terminated.
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As a buyer, will I be notified when the standardized contract terms are updated?
Periodically, AWS Marketplace engages the buyer and seller community to gather feedback to ensure the templates continue to align with the needs of both parties. When the templates are updated, a notice is sent alerting customers to the change. This notice is issued to the primary AWS account contact.
Seller FAQs
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As a seller, when should I use the standardized contracts available in AWS Marketplace?
The standardized contracts available in AWS Marketplace can be used to help alleviate lengthy negotiations and accelerate onboarding of new sellers and products. The templates are designed to address the fundamental contractual requirements of buyer and seller organizations of all sizes. The terms can be extended by any AWS Marketplace seller for self-service subscriptions and Private Offers.
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As a seller, how do I extend the standardized contracts available in AWS Marketplace to a buyer?
Standard Contract for AWS Marketplace and Standard Data Subscription Agreement can be applied in place of your individual contract template to govern self-service product listings in AWS Marketplace. This enhances visibility to your offerings, as buyers can easily discover your products when filtering on the search page. Sellers can also select the standardized contract templates to support Private Offers, and upload order forms and amendments agreed between the parties.
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As a seller, how do I enable the standardized contracts available in AWS Marketplace?
To enable the standardized contract templates for self-service listings follow the steps provided in the seller guide for Standard Contract for AWS Marketplace and Standard Data Subscription Agreement. To enable a standardized contract for a Private Offer, select the appropriate standardized template and upload any additional documents like order forms and amendments.
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As a seller, will the contract terms my buyer transacts under change?
No. The contract terms your buyer transacted under will remain in effect until that specific subscription expires or is terminated.
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As a seller, will I be notified when the standardized contract terms are updated?
Periodically, AWS Marketplace engages the buyer and seller community to gather feedback to ensure the templates continue to align with the needs of both parties. When the templates are updated, a notice is sent alerting customers to the change. This notice is issued to the primary AWS account contact and will contain instructions on migrating enabled products to the latest template.