Maintenance & Support SLA Framework

Kmarks Web & Computer Solutions

Maintenance & Support Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Effective Date: January 26, 2026
Last Updated: January 26, 2026

This Maintenance & Support SLA applies to clients enrolled in an active Kmarks maintenance or support plan (“Maintenance Plan”).

 


1. Scope of Maintenance Services

Maintenance Plans may include, as defined in the applicable agreement:

  • CMS, theme, and plugin updates

  • Security patches and compatibility updates

  • Performance monitoring

  • Minor content updates (text/image swaps)

  • Uptime and error monitoring

  • Technical support related to the existing site or application

Services are limited to the scope defined in the selected Maintenance Plan.

 


2. Support Request Process

Support requests must be submitted via:

Requests should include sufficient detail to allow evaluation (URL, screenshots, error messages, steps to reproduce).

 


3. Response Time Commitment

  • Standard Response Time: Within 24 business hours

  • Business hours: Monday–Friday, excluding federal holidays

“Response time” means acknowledgment, initial review, and determination of next steps. It does not guarantee issue resolution within 24 hours.

 


4. Resolution Time

Resolution times vary based on:

  • Issue complexity

  • Third-party dependencies

  • Hosting or platform limitations

  • Client responsiveness

Kmarks will use commercially reasonable efforts to resolve issues promptly but does not guarantee fixed resolution timelines.

 


5. Excluded Services

Unless explicitly included in writing, Maintenance Plans do not include:

  • Emergency or after-hours support

  • Malware cleanup or forensic recovery

  • Major redesigns or feature development

  • Accessibility remediation

  • Hosting provider outages or third-party platform issues

  • Content creation, copywriting, or SEO strategy changes

Excluded services may be quoted separately.

 


6. Third-Party Dependencies

Kmarks is not responsible for service interruptions caused by:

  • Hosting providers

  • Domain registrars

  • Email services

  • CDN providers

  • Plugin, theme, or platform vendors

Kmarks may assist with coordination but does not control third-party systems.

 


7. Client Responsibilities

Clients must:

  • Maintain valid hosting and domain credentials

  • Keep licenses active for third-party software

  • Provide timely responses when clarification or approval is required

  • Maintain backups unless backup services are included

 


8. Suspension of Services

Kmarks reserves the right to suspend Maintenance Plan services if:

  • Invoices are overdue

  • Required access is revoked

  • Client actions compromise site security or stability


 

9. No Guarantee of Absolute Security

While Kmarks applies best practices, no system is immune from vulnerabilities. Kmarks does not guarantee absolute security or uninterrupted service.

 


10. Term and Cancellation

Maintenance Plans are billed per the agreement. Either party may cancel with 30 days’ written notice, unless otherwise stated.