Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Document Reference: GRSCIA-SLA-2025-V2.0 Version: 2.0 Effective Date: January 1, 2025 Last Updated: January 4, 2026 Agreement Term: 1 Year (Auto-Renewal) Governing Standard: ADHICS V2 (Abu Dhabi Healthcare Information and Cyber Security Standard)


PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT

Service Provider:

GRSCIA, powered and managed by CISOSHARE INSPECTION AUDIT SERVICES - L.L.C - S.P.C Commercial Registration Number: CN-5499111 Address: وسط المدينة, الربينة, 118 : شارع حصة بنت محمد , مبنى, الشيخه شمسه بنت زايد بن سلطان Telephone: +971501123842 Email: info@grscia.ae (hereinafter referred to as "GRSCIA", "Provider", "We", "Us", or "Our")

Customer:

The entity subscribing to GRSCIA services as identified in the applicable subscription agreement or order form. (hereinafter referred to as "Customer", "Client", "You", or "Your")


1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

1.1 Agreement Overview

This Service Level Agreement ("SLA") establishes the terms, conditions, and commitments governing the provision of GRSCIA's healthcare compliance platform services. This SLA is incorporated into and forms part of your Master Service Agreement, Terms of Use, and any applicable subscription agreement.

1.2 Purpose

This SLA defines:

  • The scope and description of services provided
  • Service availability and uptime commitments
  • Support response times and escalation procedures
  • Data protection, security, and privacy obligations
  • Performance metrics and monitoring
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures
  • Service credits and remedies for SLA breaches
  • Customer and Provider responsibilities
  • Termination, transition, and data portability provisions

1.3 ADHICS Compliance Context

GRSCIA operates as a Healthcare Technology and Services Provider under ADHICS V2 and is committed to implementing controls as per the "Service Provider" control category. This SLA is designed to support our Customers' ADHICS compliance obligations across all applicable control domains.

1.4 Precedence

In the event of any conflict between this SLA and other contractual documents, the order of precedence shall be:

  1. Order Form (specific commercial terms)
  2. Master Service Agreement (MSA)
  3. Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for data protection and processing matters
  4. This Service Level Agreement (SLA) for service-level, support, and operational commitments
  5. Terms of Use
  6. Privacy Policy
  7. Cookie Policy

2. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS

2.1 Service Definitions

TermDefinition
"Availability"The percentage of time the Service is operational and accessible for normal use during a given measurement period
"Business Hours"Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM UAE Standard Time (GST+4), excluding UAE public holidays
"Critical Data"Any Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), or other sensitive data as defined by ADHICS
"Downtime"Any period during which the Service is unavailable or materially degraded, excluding Scheduled Maintenance and Exclusions
"Incident"Any event that is not part of the standard operation of the Service and which causes, or may cause, an interruption to, or a reduction in, the quality of the Service
"Monthly Uptime Percentage"(Total minutes in calendar month - Downtime minutes) / Total minutes in calendar month × 100
"PHI"Protected Health Information as defined by ADHICS, including demographic, medical, insurance, and other data collected to identify and provide care
"PII"Personally Identifiable Information including name, Emirates ID, mobile number, email, address, biometric data, and other identifying information
"Platform"The GRSCIA healthcare compliance management software-as-a-service platform
"Recovery Point Objective (RPO)"The maximum acceptable amount of data loss measured in time
"Recovery Time Objective (RTO)"The maximum acceptable time to restore service after a disruption
"Scheduled Maintenance"Planned maintenance activities announced at least 48 hours in advance
"Security Incident"Any actual or suspected unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction of data or systems
"Service Credit"Credit applied to Customer's account as compensation for SLA breaches
"Tenant"An isolated instance of the Platform provisioned for a specific Customer organization

2.2 ADHICS Domain References

This SLA references the following ADHICS V2 control domains:

  • HR - Human Resource Security
  • AC - Access Control
  • AM - Asset Management
  • CO - Communications and Operations Management
  • CS - Cloud Security
  • DP - Data Privacy and Protection
  • IM - Incident Management
  • PE - Physical and Environmental Security
  • SA - System Acquisition, Development and Maintenance
  • SC - Information Systems Continuity Management
  • TP - Third Party Security

3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

3.1 Platform Services

GRSCIA provides a comprehensive healthcare compliance management platform consisting of the following service categories:

3.1.1 Core Compliance Management Services

Service ModuleDescriptionADHICS Domain
Compliance AssessmentADHICS control assessment framework with evidence management, reporting periods, snapshots, and audit-ready export packagesAll Domains
Policy ManagementPolicy creation, versioning, approval workflows, acknowledgment tracking, and compliance verificationCO, DP
Document ManagementDocument lifecycle management including creation, collaborative editing, approval workflows, digital signatures, and UAE Pass integrationCO, DP
Audit Trail & LoggingTamper-evident audit logging with SHA-256 hashing, activity tracking, and compliance verificationIM, DP

3.1.2 Human Resource Security Services

Service ModuleDescriptionADHICS Domain
Employee ManagementEmployee lifecycle management, bulk import, onboarding workflows, and training trackingHR
Contractor ManagementContractor onboarding, background checks, and access provisioningHR, AC
Training ManagementTraining attendance tracking, completion certificates, and compliance reportingHR
Background VerificationBackground check submission, approval workflows, and documentationHR

3.1.3 Security Operations Services

Service ModuleDescriptionADHICS Domain
Incident ManagementFull incident lifecycle (acknowledge, investigate, contain, eradicate, recover, resolve, post-incident review) with SLA trackingIM
Violation TrackingSecurity violation management with investigation, appeal workflows, and disciplinary trackingIM, HR
Access ControlAccess request management, grant workflows, role-based access control, and asset-level permissionsAC
DoH NotificationDepartment of Health breach notification tracking and compliance reportingIM, DP

3.1.4 Asset and Physical Security Services

Service ModuleDescriptionADHICS Domain
Asset ManagementAsset inventory, relationships mapping, maintenance scheduling, disposal workflows, and end-of-life trackingAM
Physical SecuritySecure areas management, visitor logs, physical key management, and access logsPE
Vendor ManagementVendor directory, contracts management, third-party assessments, and onboarding workflowsTP

3.1.5 AI-Powered Services

Service ModuleDescriptionADHICS Domain
AI Compliance AssistantADHICS knowledge base powered by AI, providing instant answers to compliance questions with requirement referencesAll Domains
AI Document ProcessingAI-powered field extraction, document classification, and identity verificationCO, DP
Compliance Checklist GenerationAI-generated compliance checklists based on facility type and compliance levelAll Domains

3.2 Deployment Options

GRSCIA offers two deployment models to accommodate varying Customer requirements:

3.2.1 Cloud Deployment (Multi-Tenant)

  • Fully managed platform hosted within UAE
  • Automated provisioning and scaling
  • Managed database and storage infrastructure
  • Per-tenant data isolation and encryption
  • High availability architecture
  • Automated backups and disaster recovery

3.2.2 BYOD Deployment (Bring Your Own Database)

  • On-premise agent deployment
  • Customer-hosted database with data residency control
  • Encrypted agent communication via mutual TLS (mTLS)
  • Agent health monitoring and version tracking
  • Platform-controlled execution plans with cryptographic verification (RSA-SHA256)
  • Suitable for organizations requiring complete data sovereignty

3.3 Service Exclusions

The following are explicitly excluded from the scope of services:

  • Custom software development beyond platform capabilities
  • Hardware procurement or management
  • Network infrastructure management at Customer premises
  • Third-party software licensing or support
  • Legal, audit, or regulatory compliance advice
  • Physical security implementation at Customer facilities

4. SERVICE AVAILABILITY AND UPTIME COMMITMENTS

4.1 Availability Commitment

GRSCIA commits to maintaining the following availability levels:

Service TierMonthly Uptime TargetMaximum Monthly Downtime
Enterprise99.95%21.9 minutes
Professional99.9%43.8 minutes
Basic99.5%219 minutes

4.2 Availability Measurement

4.2.1 Measurement Method

  • Availability is measured using automated monitoring systems operating from multiple geographic locations within the UAE
  • Measurements are taken at 1-minute intervals across all critical service endpoints
  • Availability is calculated based on successful responses to health check requests

4.2.2 Measurement Points

The following service components are included in availability calculations:

  • Web application endpoints
  • API gateway
  • Authentication services
  • Database services
  • Document storage services
  • AI/MCP services

4.2.3 Status Monitoring

  • Real-time service status: https://status.grscia.ae
  • Customers may subscribe to automated notifications for service disruptions
  • Historical availability reports available upon request

4.3 Exclusions from Downtime Calculation

The following events are excluded from Downtime calculations:

4.3.1 Scheduled Maintenance

  • Scheduled maintenance windows announced at least 48 hours in advance
  • Maximum scheduled maintenance: 4 hours per calendar month
  • Preferred maintenance window: Friday 10:00 PM to Saturday 2:00 AM UAE time
  • Emergency maintenance for critical security patches (notification provided as soon as practicable)

4.3.2 Customer-Caused Issues

  • Issues arising from Customer's infrastructure, network connectivity, or devices
  • Misuse or misconfiguration of the Service by Customer or its users
  • Customer's failure to implement recommended security measures
  • Actions taken at Customer's request that result in service degradation

4.3.3 External Factors

  • Force majeure events (natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, pandemic)
  • Internet service provider failures outside GRSCIA's control
  • DDoS attacks specifically targeting Customer's tenant
  • Government-mandated service restrictions or telecommunications outages
  • Third-party service failures (payment processors, identity providers, etc.)

4.3.4 Non-Production Environments

  • Beta, preview, or sandbox features explicitly marked as non-production
  • Development or testing environments
  • Features under early access programs

4.4 Data Residency Commitment

In compliance with ADHICS CS 1.2 and UAE Federal Law No. 2 of 2019:

  • GRSCIA enforces strict UAE residency for the platform database and tenant databases
  • Backup and disaster-recovery handling for these database layers is operated within UAE-controlled scope
  • Approved non-database operational exceptions (including MCP and billing processing) are disclosed and contractually governed
  • Transfer safeguards and sub-processor obligations are governed in detail by the DPA

5. SUPPORT SERVICES

5.1 Support Channels

ChannelContact InformationAvailability
Email Supportinfo@grscia.ae24/7 (response times vary by priority)
In-Platform SupportSupport ticket system within the Platform24/7 submission, Business Hours response
Emergency Hotline+971501123942P1 Critical incidents only, 24/7/365
Escalationssecurity@grscia.aeBusiness Hours

5.2 Support Hours

Support TypeHours of Operation
Standard SupportSunday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM UAE Time
P1 Critical Support24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Holiday CoverageP1 Critical issues only during UAE public holidays

5.2.1 Automated SLA Clocks

Support response and resolution timers are calculated automatically by platform policy (plan + priority), with breach computation and owner-portal in-app notices generated by the platform scheduler. Manual edits may add operator notes but do not replace system due-clock computation.

5.3 Incident Priority Classification

Incidents are classified according to ADHICS IM domain requirements and industry best practices:

5.3.1 Priority 1 - Critical (Emergency)

Definition: Complete service outage, data breach, security incident, or condition that renders the Service completely unusable for all users with no workaround available.

Examples:

  • Platform-wide outage affecting all tenants
  • Confirmed data breach or security incident involving PHI/PII
  • Complete loss of access to critical compliance functions
  • Ransomware or malware infection affecting the Service
MetricTarget
Initial Response30 minutes
Status UpdatesEvery 30 minutes
Resolution Target2 hours
DoH NotificationNear real-time (per ADHICS IM requirements)

5.3.2 Priority 2 - Severe (High)

Definition: Major feature unavailable, significant performance degradation affecting multiple users, or security vulnerability with high exploitation risk.

Examples:

  • Authentication system failure for a specific tenant
  • Document management system unavailable
  • Compliance assessment features non-functional
  • Significant performance degradation (>5x normal response times)
MetricTarget
Initial Response1 hour
Status UpdatesEvery 1 hour
Resolution Target4 hours
DoH NotificationWithin 1 hour of acknowledgment (if applicable)

5.3.3 Priority 3 - Moderate (Medium)

Definition: Feature degradation with workaround available, intermittent issues affecting limited users, or non-critical functionality impaired.

Examples:

  • Reporting features experiencing delays
  • Non-critical integrations failing intermittently
  • UI/UX issues affecting specific browsers
  • Scheduled jobs delayed but not failing
MetricTarget
Initial Response4 hours
Status UpdatesEvery 4 hours
Resolution Target24 hours
DoH NotificationWithin 4 hours (if applicable)

5.3.4 Priority 4 - Low (Normal)

Definition: Minor issues, cosmetic defects, general questions, feature requests, or issues with minimal business impact.

Examples:

  • Minor UI inconsistencies
  • Documentation clarifications
  • Feature enhancement requests
  • General usage questions
MetricTarget
Initial Response8 business hours
Status UpdatesEvery 24 hours
Resolution TargetBest effort (within 5 business days)
DoH NotificationWithin 24 hours (if applicable)

5.4 Escalation Procedures

5.4.1 Customer-Initiated Escalation

If response time targets are not met, Customers may escalate:

Escalation LevelContactTrigger
Level 1security@grscia.aeResponse time exceeded by 50%
Level 2Executive escalation via account managerResponse time exceeded by 100%
Level 3Written notice to admin@grscia.aeRepeated SLA failures

5.4.2 Escalation Requirements

When escalating, Customer must provide:

  • Original ticket/case number
  • Date and time of original submission
  • Priority level assigned
  • Description of impact
  • All previous communications

5.5 Language Support

Support is available in:

  • English (Primary)
  • Arabic (Available upon request)

6. DATA PROTECTION AND SECURITY

6.1 Security Framework

GRSCIA implements security controls aligned with:

  • ADHICS V2 (Service Provider category)
  • UAE Information Assurance Regulation (UAE IAR)
  • ISO/IEC 27001 (alignment in progress)
  • Industry best practices for healthcare data protection

6.2 Data Classification

Customer data is classified and handled according to the following categories:

ClassificationColorDescriptionExamplesHandling Requirements
SecretRedInformation requiring substantial and multilevel protection due to its highly sensitive nature. Disclosure could seriously impact national security, social cohesion, or public orderVIP health information, research and proprietary data, intellectual propertyMultilevel access controls, need-to-know basis, full encryption at rest and in transit, enhanced audit logging
ConfidentialOrangeInformation requiring robust protection. Includes all PII and PHI per ADHICS mandate. Information the entity has a duty of care to hold in safe custodyPHI, PII, medical records, financial information, employee payroll data, audit reports, risk registers, network diagrams, security incident reportsRole-based access control, encryption at rest and in transit, data loss prevention, regular access reviews
RestrictedBlueInformation requiring limited confidentiality protection due to its use in day-to-day operations. Disclosure could have limited adverse impact on the entityPolicies, procedures, SOPs, internal circulars, non-critical project contracts, operational correspondencesAuthenticated access, standard protection controls, distribution limited to authorized personnel
PublicGreenInformation intended for public domain use with no legal, regulatory, or organizational restrictions on accessWebsite information, published documentation, marketing materials, news articlesIntegrity verification, no confidentiality requirements

6.3 Encryption Standards

6.3.1 Data at Rest

  • Algorithm: AES-256-GCM
  • Key Management: Customer-controlled keys where applicable (BYOD), Provider-managed keys with HSM protection (Cloud)
  • Scope: All PHI, PII, credentials, and sensitive configuration data

6.3.2 Data in Transit

  • Protocol: TLS 1.3 (minimum TLS 1.2)
  • Certificate Management: Automated certificate rotation
  • Agent Communication: Mutual TLS (mTLS) for BYOD deployments

6.3.3 Data in Processing

  • Memory Protection: Secure memory handling, no persistence of decrypted sensitive data
  • Log Sanitization: PII/PHI automatically redacted from system logs

6.4 Access Control

6.4.1 Authentication

  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) mandatory for all users
  • Supported methods: TOTP authenticator apps, UAE Pass OAuth2, Email OTP
  • Session management with configurable timeout policies
  • Failed login attempt monitoring and lockout

6.4.2 Authorization

  • Role-based access control (RBAC) with three-tier hierarchy:
    • Owner: Full administrative privileges
    • Admin: Operational management privileges
    • Member: Standard user privileges
  • Principle of least privilege enforced
  • Regular access reviews recommended

6.4.3 Audit Logging

  • All access and actions logged with tamper-evident hashing (SHA-256)
  • Correlation IDs for request tracing
  • Log retention: Minimum 2 years (configurable)
  • Audit logs available for Customer review and export

6.5 Data Segregation

6.5.1 Multi-Tenant Isolation (Cloud Deployment)

  • Logical tenant isolation at application and database levels
  • Per-tenant encryption keys
  • Network-level isolation between tenant workloads
  • No cross-tenant data access possible

6.5.2 BYOD Isolation

  • Complete data isolation in Customer-controlled database
  • Execution plans cryptographically signed and verified
  • No direct platform access to Customer database

6.6 Vulnerability Management

ActivityFrequencyDescription
Vulnerability ScanningWeeklyAutomated scanning of all platform components
Penetration TestingAnnuallyIndependent third-party assessment
Code Security ReviewPer releaseStatic and dynamic analysis
Dependency ScanningContinuousAutomated supply chain security
Patch ManagementPer severityCritical: 24h, High: 7 days, Medium: 30 days, Low: 90 days

6.7 Security Certifications and Assessments

Certification/AssessmentStatusNotes
ADHICS V2 ComplianceActiveService Provider category
ISO 27001In ProgressCertification targeted
SOC 2 Type IIPlannedImplementation roadmap available
Annual Security AssessmentActiveIndependent third-party audit

7. BACKUP AND DISASTER RECOVERY

7.1 Backup Services

7.1.1 Backup Schedule

Data TypeBackup FrequencyRetention Period
Database (Full)Daily30 days
Database (Incremental)Hourly7 days
Database (Transaction Log)Continuous7 days
Document StorageReal-time replication30 days versioning
System ConfigurationDaily90 days
Audit LogsDaily archive2 years minimum

7.1.2 Backup Security

  • All backups encrypted using AES-256
  • Backup encryption keys stored separately from backup data
  • Backup media integrity verified weekly
  • Backup restoration tested monthly

7.1.3 Backup Location

  • Primary backups stored in UAE data center
  • Secondary backups stored in geographically separate UAE facility
  • No backup data stored outside UAE

7.2 Recovery Objectives

MetricCloud DeploymentBYOD Deployment
Recovery Point Objective (RPO)1 hourCustomer-defined
Recovery Time Objective (RTO)4 hoursCustomer responsibility

7.3 Disaster Recovery

7.3.1 DR Capabilities

  • Active-passive disaster recovery configuration
  • Automated failover for critical infrastructure components
  • Regular DR testing (quarterly)
  • Documented DR procedures and runbooks

7.3.2 DR Testing

  • Full DR test: Annually
  • Partial DR test: Quarterly
  • Tabletop exercises: Semi-annually
  • Test results and reports available upon request

7.4 Customer Responsibilities for Backup

Customers are responsible for:

  • Exporting and maintaining independent copies of critical data
  • Testing data exports for completeness and integrity
  • Maintaining backup copies of custom configurations
  • BYOD deployments: Implementing their own backup strategy for on-premise databases

8. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT AND BREACH NOTIFICATION

8.1 Incident Response Framework

GRSCIA maintains an incident response capability aligned with ADHICS IM domain requirements:

8.1.1 Incident Response Phases

  1. Detection: Automated monitoring, user reports, security alerts
  2. Acknowledgment: Incident classification and initial response
  3. Investigation: Root cause analysis, scope determination
  4. Containment: Limiting incident impact and spread
  5. Eradication: Removing threat and vulnerabilities
  6. Recovery: Restoring normal operations
  7. Post-Incident Review: Lessons learned, process improvements

8.2 Security Incident Notification

8.2.1 Notification to Customer

Incident SeverityInitial NotificationUpdates
P1 CriticalWithin 1 hour of detectionEvery 30 minutes until resolved
P2 SevereWithin 4 hours of detectionEvery 2 hours until resolved
P3 ModerateWithin 24 hours of detectionDaily until resolved
P4 LowWithin 48 hours of detectionAs significant updates occur

8.2.2 Notification Content

Security incident notifications shall include:

  • Nature and scope of the incident
  • Types of data potentially affected
  • Actions taken to contain and remediate
  • Recommended actions for Customer
  • Contact information for incident response team

8.3 Data Breach Notification (ADHICS DP 1.7 Compliance)

In the event of a confirmed data breach involving PHI or PII:

8.3.1 Notification Timeline

ActionTimelineResponsibility
Initial breach detection to CustomerWithin 24 hoursGRSCIA
Data Breach Form to DoHWithin 72 hours of acknowledgmentCustomer (GRSCIA assists)
Affected data subject notificationAs determined by risk assessmentCustomer (GRSCIA assists)
Full investigation reportWithin 30 working daysGRSCIA

8.3.2 GRSCIA Obligations

  • Immediately notify Customer of any suspected or confirmed breach
  • Provide full cooperation in breach investigation
  • Preserve all evidence related to the breach
  • Provide technical assistance for DoH notifications
  • Implement immediate containment measures
  • Provide detailed incident report with root cause analysis

8.3.3 Customer Obligations

  • Maintain current contact information for breach notifications
  • Complete and submit required regulatory notifications (DoH, etc.)
  • Notify affected data subjects where required
  • Cooperate with GRSCIA in breach investigation
  • Implement recommended remediation measures

8.4 DoH Security Operations Center (SOC) Notification

For incidents requiring DoH SOC notification per ADHICS requirements:

PriorityNotification TimelineUpdate Frequency
P1 CriticalNear real-timeReal-time
P2 SevereWithin 1 hourEvery 1 hour
P3 ModerateWithin 4 hoursEvery 4 hours
P4 LowWithin 24 hoursEvery 24 hours

9. SERVICE CREDITS

9.1 Credit Eligibility

Service Credits are available when GRSCIA fails to meet the availability commitments specified in Section 4.1.

9.1.1 Credit Calculation

Monthly Uptime AchievedService Credit (% of Monthly Fee)
99.9% - 99.0%10%
99.0% - 97.0%25%
97.0% - 95.0%50%
Below 95.0%100%

9.1.2 Support Response Time Credits

Failure TypeService Credit
P1 Response > 1 hour5% of monthly fee
P1 Resolution > 4 hours10% of monthly fee
P2 Response > 2 hours2% of monthly fee
P2 Resolution > 8 hours5% of monthly fee

9.2 Credit Limits

  • Maximum Service Credit per calendar month: 100% of that month's subscription fee
  • Service Credits are not cumulative across months
  • Service Credits cannot be exchanged for cash or other consideration
  • Service Credits must be applied within 12 months of issuance

9.3 Credit Request Process

9.3.1 Submission Requirements

To claim a Service Credit, Customer must:

  1. Submit a claim in the Owner Portal workspace scope (/admin/workspaces/:slug/sla-claims) within 30 days of the incident
  2. Include: Account name, tenant identifier, dates and times of unavailability, description of impact
  3. Provide any relevant ticket or case numbers

9.3.2 Review and Approval

  • GRSCIA admin reviewers will adjudicate claims within 10 business days
  • Approved claims are posted as auditable billing credit transactions
  • Disputed claims may be escalated per Section 5.4

9.4 Credit Exclusions

Service Credits are not applicable for:

  • Downtime during Scheduled Maintenance
  • Exclusions listed in Section 4.3
  • Customer's failure to meet its obligations under this SLA
  • Suspension of services due to non-payment or breach
  • Force majeure events
  • BYOD deployments where the issue originates in Customer infrastructure

10. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

10.1 General Obligations

Customer agrees to:

10.1.1 Account Management

  • Maintain accurate and current account information
  • Designate authorized contacts for support and escalations
  • Promptly notify GRSCIA of any changes to contact information
  • Manage user access appropriately within the Platform

10.1.2 Security Cooperation

  • Implement and enforce MFA for all users
  • Maintain confidentiality of credentials and access tokens
  • Promptly report any suspected security incidents
  • Cooperate with security investigations and incident response
  • Implement security recommendations provided by GRSCIA

10.1.3 Acceptable Use

  • Use the Service in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Not attempt to breach, circumvent, or test security controls
  • Not use the Service to store or transmit malicious code
  • Not share access credentials with unauthorized parties
  • Not exceed licensed usage limits or service quotas

10.1.4 Data Management

  • Ensure accuracy and legality of data uploaded to the Platform
  • Maintain independent backups of critical data
  • Classify data appropriately within the Platform
  • Manage data retention and deletion according to internal policies

10.2 ADHICS Compliance Responsibilities

While GRSCIA provides tools to support compliance, Customer remains responsible for:

  • Overall ADHICS compliance program management
  • Policy development and approval (using Platform templates as appropriate)
  • Control implementation within their organization
  • Evidence collection and management
  • Regulatory notifications and communications with DoH
  • Staff training and awareness programs
  • Third-party and vendor management
  • Physical security implementations

10.3 BYOD-Specific Responsibilities

For BYOD deployments, Customer is additionally responsible for:

  • Database provisioning, maintenance, and security
  • Network infrastructure and connectivity
  • Agent host system security and patching
  • Backup and disaster recovery implementation
  • Database performance optimization
  • Storage capacity management

11. PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES

11.1 Service Delivery

GRSCIA commits to:

  • Maintain the Platform in accordance with this SLA
  • Provide services with reasonable skill and care
  • Employ qualified personnel for service delivery
  • Maintain appropriate security certifications and assessments
  • Continuously improve service quality and security posture

11.2 Support Obligations

GRSCIA shall:

  • Provide support services as described in Section 5
  • Maintain documented support procedures
  • Train support personnel on Platform features and security
  • Escalate issues appropriately within the organization
  • Communicate proactively about known issues and resolutions

11.3 Security Obligations

GRSCIA shall:

  • Implement and maintain security controls per Section 6
  • Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing
  • Apply security patches within defined timeframes
  • Maintain incident response capabilities per Section 8
  • Notify Customer of security incidents per defined timelines

11.4 Compliance Support

GRSCIA shall:

  • Maintain ADHICS Service Provider compliance
  • Provide audit support and evidence upon reasonable request
  • Update the Platform to reflect regulatory changes where applicable
  • Provide compliance reporting features within the Platform

11.5 Data Processing

GRSCIA shall:

  • Process Customer data only as instructed and for service provision
  • Not use Customer data for any other purpose
  • Not share Customer data with unauthorized third parties
  • Implement appropriate technical and organizational measures for data protection
  • Return or delete Customer data upon termination per Section 12

12. TERMINATION AND TRANSITION

12.1 Termination Rights

12.1.1 Termination for Convenience

Either party may terminate this Agreement:

  • At the end of the current term with 30 days' written notice
  • Immediately upon the other party's material breach (subject to cure period)

12.1.2 Termination for Cause

GRSCIA may terminate immediately if Customer:

  • Fails to pay undisputed fees within 30 days of due date
  • Materially breaches security or acceptable use provisions
  • Uses the Service for illegal purposes
  • Becomes insolvent or enters bankruptcy proceedings

Customer may terminate immediately if GRSCIA:

  • Fails to meet availability commitments for 3 consecutive months
  • Suffers a material security breach affecting Customer data
  • Materially breaches data protection obligations
  • Becomes insolvent or enters bankruptcy proceedings

12.2 Transition Assistance

Upon termination or expiration, GRSCIA shall provide:

12.2.1 Data Export

  • Export requests are submitted in the owner portal workspace scope and are available for 30 days post-termination.
  • Cloud deployment output: full tenant DB dump, all tenant files accessible in cloud tenant storage, and control-plane lifecycle/billing timing records.
  • BYOD deployment output: control-plane lifecycle/billing timing records only.
  • BYOD primary database and document/file bulk extraction remain Customer-managed in Customer infrastructure.

12.2.2 Data Formats

Deployment ModeExport ScopeFormat
CloudFull tenant DB dump + all tenant cloud files + lifecycle/billing timing recordsZIP archive containing DB dump + files + CSV/JSON records
BYODControl-plane lifecycle/billing timing records onlyZIP archive containing CSV/JSON records

12.2.3 Transition Support

  • Reasonable cooperation with successor service provider
  • Knowledge transfer sessions (up to 8 hours, additional available at standard rates)
  • API access for data migration (30 days post-termination)
  • Written documentation of data structures and mappings

12.3 Data Deletion

12.3.1 Post-Termination Retention

  • Data retention obligations and legal hold handling are governed by the DPA and applicable law
  • This SLA supports transition/export operations during the agreed post-termination window

12.3.2 Secure Deletion

  • Secure deletion is performed according to DPA requirements and controlled operational procedures
  • Deletion confirmation or certification is provided where contractually agreed

12.3.3 ADHICS Compliance (TP 2.1)

In accordance with ADHICS third-party requirements, GRSCIA provides reasonable transition cooperation, including standardized export support where applicable.

  • Knowledge handover provided as appropriate

13. CONFIDENTIALITY

13.1 Confidential Information

Each party agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the other party's Confidential Information, which includes:

  • Technical information about the Service
  • Business plans, pricing, and customer lists
  • Security configurations and procedures
  • Any information marked as confidential

13.2 Exclusions

Confidential Information does not include information that:

  • Is or becomes publicly available without breach
  • Was known to the receiving party prior to disclosure
  • Is independently developed without use of Confidential Information
  • Is disclosed with the prior written consent of the disclosing party

13.3 Permitted Disclosures

Confidential Information may be disclosed:

  • To employees and contractors with need to know, under confidentiality obligations
  • As required by law or regulation (with advance notice where permitted)
  • To professional advisors under confidentiality obligations
  • As authorized in writing by the disclosing party

13.4 Duration

Confidentiality obligations survive termination for a period of 3 years, except for trade secrets which remain confidential indefinitely.


14. AUDIT RIGHTS

14.1 Right to Audit

In accordance with ADHICS TP 2.1 requirements, Customer has the right to:

  • Request and receive compliance reports and certifications
  • Review audit logs and security reports
  • Conduct or commission security assessments (with reasonable notice)
  • Request evidence of compliance with this SLA

14.2 Audit Process

14.2.1 Request Procedure

  • Written request at least 30 days in advance
  • Scope and objectives clearly defined
  • Audit conducted during business hours
  • Costs borne by requesting party (unless audit reveals material breach)

14.2.2 GRSCIA Cooperation

GRSCIA shall:

  • Provide reasonable access to relevant personnel and documentation
  • Respond to audit inquiries within 10 business days
  • Address audit findings within agreed timeframes
  • Not obstruct legitimate audit activities

14.3 Regulatory Audits

GRSCIA shall cooperate with:

  • Department of Health audits and inspections
  • ADHICS certification audits (TASNEEF-RINA)
  • Other regulatory examinations as required by law

15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

15.1 Limitation Cap

EXCEPT FOR EXCLUDED CLAIMS (SECTION 15.3), GRSCIA'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS SLA SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

  • THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY CUSTOMER IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR
  • AED 100,000 (ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND UAE DIRHAMS)

15.2 Exclusion of Damages

NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR:

  • INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
  • LOSS OF DATA (EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR DATA BREACH)
  • REPUTATIONAL HARM
  • PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES

15.3 Excluded Claims

The limitations in Sections 15.1 and 15.2 do not apply to:

  • Gross negligence or willful misconduct
  • Breach of confidentiality obligations
  • Indemnification obligations
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Liability that cannot be excluded by law

15.4 Sole Remedy

SERVICE CREDITS ARE CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR GRSCIA'S FAILURE TO MEET THE SLA COMMITMENTS. ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE CREDITS CONSTITUTES WAIVER OF ANY OTHER CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE SAME INCIDENT.


16. CHANGES TO THIS SLA

16.1 Modification Process

16.1.1 Material Changes

  • 30 days' advance written notice required
  • Notice provided via in-app Owner Portal legal notice
  • Changes effective at next renewal unless Customer objects

16.1.2 Non-Material Changes

  • Clarifications, corrections, or improvements
  • Effective upon posting to GRSCIA website
  • Notification via status page or in-platform announcement

16.2 Customer Rights

If Customer objects to material changes:

  • Written objection within 30 days of notice
  • Parties shall negotiate in good faith
  • Customer may terminate without penalty if agreement cannot be reached
  • Prior SLA version remains in effect until termination

16.3 Version Control

  • All SLA versions archived and available upon request
  • Current version available at: https://grscia.ae/legal/sla
  • Version number and effective date clearly indicated

17. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

17.1 Governing Law

This SLA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

17.2 Jurisdiction

The courts of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from or relating to this SLA.

17.3 Dispute Resolution Process

17.3.1 Informal Resolution

Parties shall first attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation:

  • Written notice of dispute provided to other party
  • 30-day period for informal resolution
  • Escalation to senior management if needed

17.3.2 Mediation

If informal resolution fails:

  • Parties shall submit to non-binding mediation
  • Mediator selected by mutual agreement
  • Mediation conducted in Abu Dhabi
  • Costs shared equally

17.3.3 Litigation

If mediation fails:

  • Dispute submitted to courts per Section 17.2
  • Prevailing party entitled to reasonable legal fees

17.4 Service Continuity

During any dispute:

  • GRSCIA shall continue to provide services (subject to payment)
  • Customer shall continue to pay undisputed amounts
  • Neither party shall take unilateral action to disrupt services

18. GENERAL PROVISIONS

18.1 Entire Agreement

This SLA, together with the Master Service Agreement, Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Data Processing Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof.

18.2 Severability

If any provision of this SLA is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

18.3 Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement rights.

18.4 Assignment

Neither party may assign this SLA without prior written consent, except to an affiliate or in connection with a merger or acquisition.

18.5 Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemic, government actions, or telecommunications failures.

18.6 Notices

All notices shall be in writing and delivered to:

  • Email addresses designated in the account
  • Physical addresses specified in the subscription agreement

Notices are effective upon confirmed delivery.

18.7 Independent Contractors

The parties are independent contractors. Nothing in this SLA creates an employment, agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship.

18.8 Third-Party Rights

This SLA does not confer any rights on third parties except as expressly stated.

18.9 Survival

Sections 6 (Data Protection), 10 (Customer Responsibilities), 12 (Termination), 13 (Confidentiality), 14 (Audit Rights), 15 (Limitation of Liability), 17 (Governing Law), and 18 (General Provisions) survive termination.


19. CONTACT INFORMATION

19.1 Service Provider Contact Details

GRSCIA, powered and managed by CISOSHARE INSPECTION AUDIT SERVICES - L.L.C - S.P.C

PurposeContact
General Inquiriesinfo@grscia.ae
Technical Supportinfo@grscia.ae
Security Incidentssecurity@grscia.ae
Escalationssecurity@grscia.ae
Legal/Compliancecompliance@grscia.ae
Emergency Hotline+971501123842
Websitehttps://www.grscia.ae
Status Pagehttps://status.grscia.ae

19.2 Regulatory Contacts

For ADHICS-related inquiries:


20. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By accepting this Service Level Agreement, Customer acknowledges that:

  1. Customer has read and understood all terms and conditions herein
  2. Customer agrees to be bound by the obligations set forth in this SLA
  3. Service Credits are Customer's sole remedy for SLA availability breaches
  4. Customer is responsible for its own ADHICS compliance program
  5. Customer will maintain accurate contact information for notifications
  6. Customer will cooperate with security incident response procedures
  7. This SLA is valid for 1 year and auto-renews unless terminated per Section 12

Document Information:

FieldValue
Document ReferenceGRSCIA-SLA-2025-V2.0
Version2.0
Effective DateJanuary 1, 2025
Last UpdatedJanuary 4, 2026
Review CycleAnnual
Next ReviewJanuary 2027
Document OwnerGRSCIA Legal & Compliance
Approval AuthorityGRSCIA Management

This Service Level Agreement is designed to meet the requirements of ADHICS V2 Third Party Security (TP) domain and UAE Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 on the Use of ICT in Healthcare.

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