Vendor & contracts

Choose the right AI vendors, on the right terms

The AI market moves quickly and contracts often lag behind. We give you independent technical and commercial input when you select AI vendors and tools, negotiate terms and manage them over time.

Ask about vendor support
AI Vendor Contract Data useIP ownershipData residencySecurityExit terms

How we help

Vendor & tool selection

Shortlist and compare AI platforms, models, coding agents and SaaS tools against your requirements, risk appetite and budget.

RFQ / RFP support

Write requirements, build evaluation scorecards, run demos and proofs, and give you a clear recommendation.

Contract & SOW support

Review technical and commercial terms, statements of work and service levels, and flag gaps before you sign.

Ongoing vendor management

Track usage, cost and performance against the contract, and prepare you for renewals and renegotiations.

Key terms we help you review

AreaWhat to check
Data use & model trainingWhether your prompts, code and data can be used to train the vendor's models, and how to opt out.
IP ownershipWho owns AI-generated code and content, and what indemnities cover third-party IP claims.
Data residencyWhere data is stored and processed, including any transfers outside Australia.
Security & certificationsEvidence such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 or IRAP, breach notification and sub-processor lists.
Service levels & supportAvailability targets, response times, model version changes and deprecation notice.
Pricing & usage limitsPer-seat versus per-token pricing, rate limits, overage charges and price-change terms.
Liability & indemnitiesCaps on liability, exclusions, and who is responsible when AI output is wrong.
Exit & portabilityGetting your data, prompts, specs and configurations back, and transition support.
Please note: we provide technical and commercial advice and work alongside your legal advisers. We don't provide legal advice.

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