Service Level Aggrement (SLA)

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Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Last Updated: 22 August 2026

 

1. Introduction

This Service Level Agreement (“SLA”) outlines the service commitments, performance standards, and support expectations for the Members Cove platform (“Service”). This SLA forms part of the Terms & Conditions and applies to all organisations using Members Cove.

 

2. Service Availability

2.1 Uptime Commitment

Members Cove aims to provide 99.5% uptime each calendar month, excluding scheduled maintenance and events outside our reasonable control.

2.2 Scheduled Maintenance

We may perform scheduled maintenance to improve performance, security, or reliability.

• Maintenance windows will be communicated in advance when possible.
• Downtime during scheduled maintenance is excluded from uptime calculations.

2.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

In urgent situations (e.g., security patches, critical fixes), we may perform unscheduled maintenance. We will make reasonable efforts to minimise disruption.

 

3. Service Performance

Members Cove is designed to deliver fast, reliable performance across all modules, including:

• Membership management
• Events & attendance
• Invoicing & payments
• Dashboards & analytics
• Automation workflows
• Communication tools

We continuously monitor system performance and optimise infrastructure to ensure stability and responsiveness.

 

4. Support Services

4.1 Support Channels

Support is available through the following channels:

• Email support
• In‑platform support requests
• Documentation and guides

4.2 Support Hours

Support is available during standard business hours (AEST), excluding public holidays.

4.3 Response Times

We aim to respond within the following timeframes:

Issue Severity	Description	Target Response Time
Critical	Platform unavailable, major outage, payment system failure	4 hours
High	Major feature malfunction affecting many users	12 hours
Medium	Feature issues affecting some users	24 hours
Low	General enquiries, minor issues, usability questions	48 hours

 

Response time refers to acknowledgement, not resolution.

 

5. Data Backup & Recovery

5.1 Backup Frequency

Members Cove performs regular backups of platform data to ensure continuity and protection.

5.2 Data Recovery

In the event of data loss due to system failure, we will make reasonable efforts to restore data from the most recent backup.

5.3 User Responsibility

Organisations are responsible for:

• Ensuring accuracy of data entered
• Managing user access
• Exporting data when required

 

6. Security Commitments

Members Cove implements industry‑standard security measures, including:

• Encrypted data transmission
• Secure cloud hosting
• Access controls
• Regular security updates
• Monitoring for suspicious activity

We take reasonable steps to protect user and member data, but no system is completely immune to risks.

 

7. Service Limitations

This SLA does not apply to issues caused by:

• User error or misconfiguration
• Third‑party integrations or external services
• Internet connectivity problems outside our infrastructure
• Force majeure events (e.g., natural disasters, widespread outages)
• Unsupported browsers or devices
• Organisation‑managed customisations or external automations

 

8. Changes to the Service

Members Cove may update, modify, or enhance features to improve the platform. Changes will be made with consideration for stability and user experience.

 

9. SLA Exclusions

This SLA does not guarantee:

• Specific feature outcomes
• Custom development
• Integration performance for third‑party tools
• Data recovery beyond available backups

 

10. Termination of SLA

This SLA remains in effect as long as the organisation maintains an active subscription. If the subscription ends, SLA commitments no longer apply.

 

11. Contact

For SLA‑related enquiries, please contact:

Members Cove – Support Team 

Email: support@memberscove.com.au

Website: memberscove.com.au