Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Effective Date: January 1, 2023
Last Updated: December 11, 2024
1. Introduction
This Service Level Agreement ("SLA") describes the level of service Coropos Web Services ("we," "us," or "Company") commits to providing to our clients ("you" or "Client"). This SLA applies to hosting services, maintenance agreements, and ongoing support services.
Hosting Infrastructure: Our web hosting services are provided through Cybrancee, a professional hosting provider. We maintain a subscription relationship with Cybrancee to provide reliable, secure hosting infrastructure for your websites.
2. Scope of Services
This SLA covers the following services:
- Web hosting services (powered by Cybrancee infrastructure)
- Website maintenance plans
- Technical support services
- Uptime commitments for hosted applications
- Response time guarantees for support requests
- Domain management through our registrar partners (ResellerClub, Cloudflare, Cybrancee)
This SLA does not cover:
- Custom development projects (governed by individual project agreements)
- One-time design services
- Third-party services not directly managed by us or Cybrancee
- Issues caused by client actions or third-party applications
- Outages or issues caused by upstream providers beyond Cybrancee's control
3. Hosting Uptime and Availability
3.1 No Uptime Guarantee
Important: Coropos Web Services does not provide uptime guarantees or service level commitments for hosting services. Our hosting is provided through Cybrancee, an independent third-party hosting provider with whom we have no formal agreement or SLA.
While we strive to select reliable hosting infrastructure, we:
- Do not control Cybrancee's servers or infrastructure
- Cannot guarantee any specific uptime percentage
- Are not responsible for outages caused by Cybrancee
- Cannot offer compensation or credits for hosting downtime
3.2 Our Role
As a web development and management company using Cybrancee's services, we:
- Monitor your website availability when possible
- Report issues to Cybrancee on your behalf
- Assist with troubleshooting hosting-related problems
- Communicate any known outages or maintenance windows
- Help coordinate with Cybrancee support when needed
3.3 Scheduled Maintenance
Cybrancee may perform scheduled maintenance which could affect availability:
- We have no control over Cybrancee's maintenance schedule
- We will communicate maintenance notices when provided by Cybrancee
- Maintenance windows are typically during off-peak hours
- Emergency maintenance may occur without notice
3.4 Availability Best Efforts
While we cannot guarantee uptime, we make best efforts to:
- Select reliable hosting solutions
- Monitor website availability
- Respond quickly to reported outages
- Work with Cybrancee to resolve issues
- Keep you informed of any problems
4. Support Response Times
4.1 Priority Levels
Priority 1 - Critical
- Definition: Complete service outage affecting production environment
- Examples: Website completely down, database inaccessible, critical security breach
- Initial Response Time: 1 hour
- Resolution Target: 4 hours
Priority 2 - High
- Definition: Significant functionality impaired but service partially available
- Examples: Major features broken, performance severely degraded, intermittent outages
- Initial Response Time: 4 hours
- Resolution Target: 24 hours
Priority 3 - Medium
- Definition: Minor functionality issues or non-critical problems
- Examples: Minor bugs, cosmetic issues, feature requests
- Initial Response Time: 1 business day
- Resolution Target: 5 business days
Priority 4 - Low
- Definition: General questions, documentation requests, enhancement requests
- Examples: How-to questions, general inquiries, suggestions
- Initial Response Time: 2 business days
- Resolution Target: Best effort
4.2 Support Hours
- Standard Support: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST (excluding federal holidays)
- Emergency Support: 24/7 for Priority 1 issues only
- Weekend Support: Emergency issues only (Priority 1)
4.3 Support Channels
- Email: support@coroposws.com (all priority levels)
- Emergency Hotline: Available to maintenance plan customers for Priority 1 issues
- Client Dashboard: Submit and track support tickets
- Live Chat: Available during business hours for quick questions
5. Service Remediation
5.1 No Service Credits for Hosting
Important: We do not offer service credits, refunds, or compensation for hosting-related outages or downtime. Since hosting is provided by Cybrancee (a third-party provider with whom we have no SLA), we cannot provide financial remediation for hosting unavailability.
5.2 What We Will Do
While we cannot offer credits for hosting issues, if you experience significant hosting problems:
- We will work diligently to resolve or escalate issues with Cybrancee
- We may assist with migrating to alternative hosting if Cybrancee is consistently unreliable
- We will not charge for time spent troubleshooting Cybrancee-caused outages (within reason)
- We will communicate proactively about any known issues
5.3 Development and Support Service Credits
For our development and support services (not hosting), if we fail to meet our commitments:
- Missed Deadlines: We may offer partial refunds or credits if we miss agreed project deadlines due to our fault
- Service Quality Issues: If deliverables do not meet agreed specifications, we will revise at no charge
- Support Response Failures: Case-by-case consideration for significant support failures
5.4 Requesting Remediation
- Contact us at support@coroposws.com to discuss service issues
- Provide details of the problem and impact on your business
- We will review and propose appropriate remediation
- Resolution is at our discretion and depends on the specific circumstances
6. Performance Standards
6.1 Website Loading Speed
- Average page load time target: Under 3 seconds for properly optimized sites
- Server response time (TTFB): Under 500ms average
- Note: Actual performance depends on website optimization, content, and visitor location
6.2 Database Performance
- Database query response time: Average under 100ms
- Connection reliability: 99.9% availability
- Automated backups: Daily, retained for 30 days
6.3 Email Services
- Email delivery rate: 99.5% for properly configured domains
- Inbound email processing: Within 5 minutes of receipt
- Webmail availability: 99.9% uptime
7. Maintenance and Updates
7.1 Scheduled Maintenance
- Performed during maintenance windows (12:00 AM - 4:00 AM EST)
- Advance notice provided via email and dashboard
- Critical security updates may be applied with shorter notice
7.2 Software Updates
For clients with maintenance plans:
- CMS updates: Applied within 7 days of release (or immediately for security patches)
- Plugin/extension updates: Tested and applied monthly
- Security patches: Applied within 24 hours of release
8. Security Commitments
8.1 Security Monitoring
- 24/7 automated security monitoring
- Firewall protection on all hosting servers
- Regular malware scanning
- SSL certificate monitoring and renewal
8.2 Security Incident Response
- Detection: Automated alerts for suspicious activity
- Notification: Client notification within 2 hours of confirmed security incident
- Remediation: Immediate action to contain and resolve security issues
- Reporting: Post-incident report provided within 5 business days
9. Backup and Recovery
9.1 Backup Schedule
- Daily Backups: Performed every 24 hours
- Weekly Backups: Retained for 4 weeks
- Monthly Backups: Retained for 12 months (premium plans only)
9.2 Recovery Time Objectives
- File Restoration: Within 4 hours of request during business hours
- Full Site Restoration: Within 24 hours
- Database Restoration: Within 8 hours
9.3 Backup Limitations
Backups do not include:
- Client's local data not stored on our servers
- Email older than 30 days (unless archived separately)
- Files uploaded between backup cycles
- Third-party application data not under our control
10. Monitoring and Reporting
10.1 Uptime Monitoring
- Automated monitoring checks every 5 minutes
- Multiple monitoring locations worldwide
- Alerts triggered on failure detection
10.2 Performance Reporting
Clients with maintenance plans receive monthly reports including:
- Uptime statistics
- Performance metrics (load time, server response)
- Security scan results
- Backup status
- Support ticket summary
11. Client Responsibilities
To ensure we can meet these SLA commitments, clients must:
- Maintain payment in good standing
- Provide accurate contact information for urgent notifications
- Respond to security notifications within 24 hours
- Follow best practices for website security (strong passwords, regular updates if self-managed)
- Stay within resource limits of hosting plan
- Provide necessary access credentials for support
- Not modify server configurations without approval
12. Limitations and Disclaimers
12.1 Service Limitations
- This SLA is our maximum liability for service failures
- We are not responsible for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages
- Maximum liability limited to fees paid for the affected service in the past 12 months
12.2 Best Effort Services
Some services are provided on a "best effort" basis and are not covered by specific SLA commitments:
- Beta or experimental features
- Free services or trial periods
- Services explicitly marked as "no SLA"
13. SLA Review and Updates
This SLA is reviewed quarterly and may be updated to reflect:
- Changes in technology or infrastructure
- New service offerings
- Industry best practices
- Client feedback
Material changes will be communicated at least 30 days in advance.
14. Escalation Process
If you are not satisfied with our service or SLA performance:
- Level 1: Contact support team via standard channels
- Level 2: Request escalation to support manager (within 2 business days)
- Level 3: Executive escalation to company leadership (within 5 business days)
- Level 4: Formal dispute resolution per Terms of Service
15. Contact Information
For SLA-related questions or concerns:
This Service Level Agreement is incorporated into and governed by our Terms of Service. By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this SLA.