SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (SLA)

NIKO Computers

Scope of Services

This SLA applies to services provided by NIKO Computers, including but not limited to:

  • Web hosting and application hosting

  • Dedicated and virtual servers

  • Network connectivity and internet access

  • Managed IT and infrastructure services

  • Cloud, backup, and security services

Specific service details are defined in the applicable service order or contract.


 

Service Availability Commitment

Network & Infrastructure Uptime

NIKO Computers commits to the following monthly service availability, calculated over a calendar month:

Service ComponentAvailability Commitment
Network & Core Infrastructure99.99%
Hosting Platforms (VM / Server)99.9%
Managed Services99.5%

Availability is measured as the percentage of total time the service is operational and accessible, excluding Scheduled Maintenance.

Incident Severity Levels & Response Times

Incident Classification

SeverityDescriptionInitial Response
Critical (P1)Total service outage, security breach, or major business impact30 minutes
High (P2)Significant degradation or partial outage1 hour
Medium (P3)Limited impact, workaround available4 hours
Low (P4)Informational request, minor issue1 business day

Response time refers to acknowledgement and start of investigation, not resolution time.

Support Availability

  • Critical & High incidents: 24/7

  • Medium & Low incidents: Business hours (unless otherwise agreed)

  • Support channels may include email, ticketing system, phone, or remote access.

Scheduled Maintenance

  • Scheduled maintenance will be communicated at least 48 hours in advance.

  • Maintenance windows are typically performed during low-usage periods.

  • Scheduled maintenance does not count toward uptime calculations.

Service Credits

If NIKO Computers fails to meet the uptime commitments in Section 3, the Customer may request service credits as follows:

 
Monthly AvailabilityService Credit
≥ 99.9%No credit
99.0% – 99.89%5% of monthly fee
98.0% – 98.99%10% of monthly fee
< 98.0%20% of monthly fee

Maximum total credit per month is capped at 25% of the affected service’s monthly fee.

Credits are applied to future invoices and are not refundable in cash.

Exclusions

The Customer agrees to:

  • Maintain secure credentials and access controls

  • Follow recommended security and usage guidelines

  • Promptly report incidents via approved support channels

  • Maintain valid contact details for notifications

Data Protection & Security

NIKO Computers implements industry-standard security measures to protect customer data, including:

  • Network firewalling and monitoring

  • Access controls

  • Regular system updates

Specific compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR) are governed by the main service agreement.

SLA Review & Modifications

NIKO Computers reserves the right to update this SLA with prior written notice.
Any custom SLA terms must be agreed in writing.

Governing Law

This SLA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction where NIKO Computers is registered.

Acceptance

By using NIKO Computers services, the Customer acknowledges and agrees to the terms of this SLA.