Service Level Agreement

Professional support, maintenance and response standards for digital services

This Service Level Agreement explains how Nexus Web & Software handles support requests, response priorities, maintenance coverage, escalation, client responsibilities and service expectations for websites, custom software, mobile apps, WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, SEO, APIs, dashboards, client portals and hosting-related support.

The SLA is designed to set clear expectations for active clients and support plan users. Actual coverage, response time and resolution time depend on your support package, project agreement, issue priority, business hours, client cooperation, third-party availability and technical complexity.

  • Covers website, software, app, WordPress, Shopify and SEO support
  • Defines priority levels, response targets and escalation process
  • Explains client responsibilities and support exclusions
  • Includes maintenance, monitoring, updates and technical assistance
  • Built for clear communication and professional support handling
P1Critical Outage
P2Major Issue
P3Standard Support
P4General Request
SLA Overview

Clear support expectations for professional website, software and digital service care

Nexus Web & Software provides development and support services for business websites, custom software platforms, mobile apps, client portals, admin dashboards, WordPress websites, Shopify stores, WooCommerce stores, SEO campaigns, APIs and related digital systems.

This Service Level Agreement explains how support requests are classified, how response targets are handled, what information clients should provide, what may be excluded from standard support and how escalation works when an issue needs urgent technical attention.

This SLA applies only where support, maintenance or managed service coverage is included in an active project agreement, support package, maintenance plan, hosting support arrangement or written service contract.

This SLA covers

  • Website support, updates and troubleshooting
  • WordPress, Shopify and WooCommerce support
  • Custom software, dashboard and portal assistance
  • SEO, analytics, tracking and content support
  • API, integration, hosting and SSL issue review
  • Priority levels, response targets and exclusions
SLA Sections

Quick navigation through this Service Level Agreement

Use these sections to understand response priorities, coverage, exclusions, escalation and client responsibilities.

01

Service Scope

Understand which website, software, app, SEO, CMS, portal and support services may be covered by an active plan.

  • Scope
  • Support
  • Maintenance
  • Care
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02

Priority Levels

Learn how issues are classified as critical, high, normal or low priority based on business impact.

  • P1
  • P2
  • P3
  • P4
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03

Response Targets

Review first response expectations, resolution notes and differences between support plans and issue types.

  • Response
  • Resolve
  • Timeline
  • Plan
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04

Maintenance Coverage

See how updates, backups, checks, monitoring, edits, fixes and technical maintenance may be handled.

  • Updates
  • Backups
  • Checks
  • Fixes
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05

Exclusions

Understand what is not included in standard support, including third-party outages and new development work.

  • Excluded
  • Third Party
  • New Work
  • Limits
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06

Escalation Process

Review how urgent issues are escalated, what clients should provide and how resolution is coordinated.

  • Escalate
  • Review
  • Resolve
  • Report
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1. Service Scope

What services may be covered by an active SLA or support plan

Support coverage depends on your selected package, written agreement and current service status.

Website support and maintenance

Website support may include text changes, image updates, bug fixes, broken link review, contact form testing, responsive layout checks, basic technical troubleshooting, redirect review, SSL checks, performance advice and launch support where included.

WordPress, WooCommerce and Shopify support

CMS and eCommerce support may include plugin checks, theme adjustments, product updates, page edits, app configuration, checkout issue review, WooCommerce settings, Shopify sections, basic store troubleshooting and update guidance based on plan coverage.

Custom software, dashboards and portals

Custom platform support may include bug review, admin dashboard checks, user role troubleshooting, report issue review, API connection checks, portal access assistance and maintenance for features built or supported by Nexus Web & Software.

Mobile app support

Mobile app support may include bug review, API issue checks, release support, feature troubleshooting, account flow review, app backend support and technical guidance depending on the active app support agreement.

SEO and analytics support

SEO support may include metadata updates, technical SEO checks, schema review, analytics tracking review, Search Console support, local SEO updates, page optimization assistance and content recommendations where included.

Hosting, SSL and domain support

Hosting-related support may include DNS guidance, SSL review, hosting migration support, Apache or server configuration review, backup guidance and redirect assistance where included. Hosting provider outages remain subject to third-party provider control.

2. Priority Levels

How support requests are prioritized

Priority is based on business impact, service availability, severity, number of affected users and active support plan level.

P1: Critical

Critical issues significantly affect live business operations and require urgent review under an active priority support plan.

  • Website or platform is down
  • Checkout or payment flow is broken
  • Client portal is unavailable
  • Major security issue is suspected
  • Business-critical API is failing

P2: High

High priority issues affect important features but the full platform may still be partially usable.

  • Important form is not working
  • Key page has a visible layout problem
  • Admin workflow is blocked
  • Important integration is unstable
  • SEO or tracking issue affects key pages

P3: Normal

Normal support covers non-critical fixes, updates, content changes and standard troubleshooting.

  • Text or image update
  • Minor bug or display issue
  • Small WordPress or Shopify edit
  • Metadata or SEO update
  • General website support request

P4: Low

Low priority requests are planned improvements, advice requests, future enhancements or non-urgent changes.

  • New feature idea
  • Design enhancement
  • Future content update
  • Documentation request
  • General consultation question
3. Response Targets

Response time is the time to acknowledge and begin review

Resolution time depends on issue complexity, access, third-party systems, client response and required fixes.

First response target

First response means we acknowledge the request, review the information provided and begin classification. It does not always mean the issue is fully resolved within that time. Response targets depend on active support plan, priority level and business hours.

Typical priority guidance

P1 critical issues are reviewed first where priority support is active. P2 high priority requests follow after critical issues. P3 normal requests are handled in standard support order. P4 low priority requests may be scheduled for a future maintenance window or quoted separately.

Resolution time

Resolution time depends on diagnosis, code complexity, hosting status, third-party providers, access availability, backups, testing, client approval, payment status and whether the issue is inside the agreed support scope.

Business hours

Standard support is normally handled during business hours unless a priority, emergency or dedicated support agreement is active. Messages received outside working hours may be reviewed on the next available business day.

Priority support

Priority support may be available through a paid plan or custom agreement. Priority handling does not guarantee immediate resolution where the issue depends on third-party systems, client access, provider outages, external approvals or complex investigation.

Client response impact

If we need more information, access, approval, screenshots, payment, hosting details or testing confirmation from the client, response and resolution timelines may pause until the information is received.

4. Maintenance Coverage

Maintenance keeps digital platforms stable, updated and easier to support

Maintenance scope depends on your active plan and may include preventive checks, updates and small improvements.

Website maintenance

Website maintenance may include small content updates, page checks, broken link review, form testing, image optimization advice, redirect review, metadata updates, basic performance checks and minor fixes within the active plan limits.

WordPress maintenance

WordPress maintenance may include plugin update review, theme update guidance, backup checks, security recommendations, minor bug fixes, page edits and compatibility review where included. Major conflicts may require extra work.

Shopify and eCommerce maintenance

Shopify and eCommerce maintenance may include product updates, theme section edits, app review, checkout checks, collection updates, basic SEO updates and store issue troubleshooting where included.

Software and portal maintenance

Custom software maintenance may include bug review, report checks, user access troubleshooting, database-related review, admin panel adjustments and integration support for features within the supported codebase.

SEO maintenance

SEO maintenance may include metadata updates, technical checks, content recommendations, local SEO updates, schema review, Search Console issue review and analytics tracking checks based on plan scope.

Maintenance limits

Maintenance does not automatically include new feature development, full redesigns, major page rebuilds, large content writing tasks, unpaid plugin work, malware cleanup, third-party provider disputes or work outside the agreed support plan.

5. SLA Exclusions

What is not covered by standard SLA support

Some issues require separate quotes, third-party action, emergency service fees or specialized investigation.

New Development

New features, new pages, new integrations, new dashboards, major redesigns and custom functionality are not standard support unless included.

  • New modules
  • New app screens
  • New API connections
  • Major design changes
  • Custom feature requests

Third-Party Outages

Issues caused by hosting providers, domain registrars, payment gateways, APIs, plugins, apps, email providers or external platforms may be outside our control.

  • Hosting downtime
  • Payment gateway outage
  • API provider failure
  • Plugin vendor bug
  • Shopify app limitation

Client-Caused Issues

Changes made by clients, third parties, other developers or unsupported administrators may require paid investigation or repair.

  • Deleted files
  • Changed settings
  • Broken plugins
  • Unapproved code edits
  • Incorrect DNS changes

Security Incidents

Malware cleanup, hacking recovery, blacklisting repair and deep security remediation may require a separate emergency quote.

  • Malware removal
  • Hacked website repair
  • Blacklist removal
  • Server compromise review
  • Advanced hardening

Large Content Work

Large copywriting, product upload, blog writing, SEO content expansion or full content migration may be quoted separately.

  • Bulk product entry
  • Large blog migration
  • New service pages
  • Long-form SEO writing
  • Full content restructure

Unsupported Systems

Very outdated platforms, unsupported plugins, undocumented codebases or systems not built by us may require technical audit before support.

  • Outdated CMS
  • Unknown custom code
  • No admin access
  • No backups
  • Unsupported hosting
6. Escalation Process

How urgent support requests are escalated

Escalation helps move critical issues to the right technical attention quickly when required information is available.

Escalation trigger

A request may be escalated when it affects live business operations, checkout, login access, security, a critical API, client portal access, important forms, production availability or a large number of users.

Required information

Clients should provide the website URL, affected page, screenshots, error messages, browser or device details, time of issue, steps to reproduce, recent changes, access details where needed and business impact description.

Technical review

Our team reviews the issue, checks scope, confirms access, evaluates likely cause, reviews logs where available and determines whether the issue is within our supported systems or depends on third-party action.

Temporary workaround

Where a full fix requires more time, we may recommend a temporary workaround, rollback, plugin disablement, redirect change, hosting provider ticket, backup restore or temporary content update if appropriate.

Third-party coordination

If the issue depends on hosting, domain, DNS, payment gateway, Shopify, plugin vendor, app provider, API provider or server provider, we may guide or coordinate where possible, but final resolution may depend on that provider.

Post-incident review

For major incidents, a post-incident review may identify cause, corrective action, prevention steps, maintenance recommendations, security improvements or required upgrades.

Support by Service Type

SLA coverage for websites, software, apps, SEO and eCommerce

Different platforms require different support methods, response expectations and technical dependencies.

Website SLA

Business website support focuses on keeping live pages, forms, links, layout, SEO structure and contact flows working properly.

  • Page and content updates
  • Contact form troubleshooting
  • Responsive display review
  • Redirect and SSL checks
  • Basic performance guidance

WordPress SLA

WordPress support may include updates, plugin review, theme issue checks, page edits, form fixes and security recommendations.

  • Plugin update review
  • Theme issue checks
  • Backup guidance
  • WooCommerce support
  • Admin assistance

Shopify SLA

Shopify support focuses on store pages, sections, product updates, collections, app issues and checkout-related review.

  • Product and collection edits
  • Theme section fixes
  • App configuration review
  • Checkout issue investigation
  • Store SEO adjustments

Software SLA

Software SLA coverage may include bug review, dashboard checks, user access, API errors, reports and supported modules.

  • Supported module fixes
  • Admin dashboard review
  • Portal login checks
  • Database issue review
  • API troubleshooting

App SLA

Mobile app support may include backend checks, API review, app flow troubleshooting, account issues and release support.

  • App API support
  • Login flow review
  • Push notification checks
  • Bug investigation
  • Release guidance

SEO SLA

SEO support may include technical review, metadata updates, schema checks, tracking review and Search Console guidance.

  • Metadata updates
  • Schema checks
  • Analytics review
  • Search Console support
  • Content recommendations
Client Responsibilities

Fast support depends on clear details, accurate access and timely approvals

Support requests are easier to resolve when clients provide complete information at the start. A clear report reduces diagnosis time and helps us identify whether the issue is related to code, hosting, plugins, DNS, third-party tools, content, browser behavior or user action.

Clients are responsible for providing accurate details, access where needed, screenshots, steps to reproduce, payment for active plans, approvals for changes, third-party account access and timely confirmation after fixes are applied.

Submit Support Request

Share Exact URL

Send the affected page, admin area, app screen or portal path where the issue appears.

Add Screenshots

Visual proof helps explain design, error, layout, checkout and form issues faster.

Steps to Reproduce

Tell us what you clicked, submitted or changed before the issue appeared.

Safe Access

Provide secure access details through an approved method where required.

Fast Approval

Approve fixes, downtime windows, plugin changes or backups quickly when needed.

Confirm Resolution

Test the issue after completion and confirm whether the fix works as expected.

Support Workflow

How support requests move from report to resolution

This workflow helps clients understand how Nexus Web & Software reviews, prioritizes and resolves support issues.

  1. 01

    Submit Request

    Send the issue through the support center, client portal, email or approved communication channel with full details.

  2. 02

    Classify Priority

    We classify the issue as P1, P2, P3 or P4 based on business impact, severity and active support plan.

  3. 03

    Verify Scope

    We confirm whether the request is covered under the support plan or requires a separate quote.

  4. 04

    Technical Review

    We review the website, CMS, app, dashboard, hosting, API, logs, plugin, code or third-party system where relevant.

  5. 05

    Fix or Recommendation

    We apply a fix where appropriate or provide a recommendation, quote, third-party instruction or next step.

  6. 06

    Testing and Confirmation

    We test the issue where possible and ask the client to confirm results from their side.

  7. 07

    Close or Escalate

    The request is closed when resolved or escalated if deeper development, provider action or additional approval is needed.

Support Plan Guidance

Choose the right support level for your business risk

Different websites and systems need different levels of care depending on traffic, revenue, complexity and business importance.

Basic Care

Light Website Support

For small sites

Best for small business websites that need occasional updates, minor fixes, form checks and general assistance.

  • Standard support queue
  • Minor content updates
  • Basic issue review
  • General maintenance guidance
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Managed Care

Platform and Portal Support

For complex systems

Best for dashboards, custom software, portals, APIs, eCommerce stores and systems that need technical continuity.

  • Priority issue review
  • Custom system support
  • API troubleshooting
  • Maintenance roadmap
Request Managed Quote
Enterprise

Dedicated SLA

Custom

Best for businesses that require custom response terms, priority escalation, reporting and dedicated service agreements.

  • Custom response targets
  • Escalation workflow
  • Dedicated support terms
  • Monthly reporting options
Discuss Enterprise SLA
SLA FAQs

Helpful answers about service levels, support and maintenance

These FAQs summarize important points from this Service Level Agreement.

What does this Service Level Agreement cover?

This Service Level Agreement covers Nexus Web & Software support and maintenance expectations for websites, software platforms, mobile apps, WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, SEO, APIs, dashboards, client portals, hosting support and technical assistance.

Are response times guaranteed for every request?

Response times depend on the active support plan, request priority, business hours, client information provided, third-party availability and project agreement. Emergency or priority response requires an active priority support plan unless otherwise agreed in writing.

What is considered an urgent issue?

Urgent issues may include live website downtime, broken checkout, critical security issues, major form failure, client portal outage, business-critical API failure or a severe production issue affecting many users.

What is not covered by standard support?

Standard support may exclude new feature development, major redesigns, third-party outages, hosting provider failures, malware cleanup, unpaid third-party tools, client-caused errors, unsupported platforms and work outside the agreed support scope.

Does SLA support include new features?

No. New features, new pages, major design changes, new integrations, new app screens, new dashboards or large content work are normally quoted separately unless included in the active agreement.

Does Nexus Web & Software guarantee uptime?

Website uptime depends on hosting provider, server resources, DNS, third-party services, platform updates and other external factors. Uptime guarantees are only available where included in a specific managed hosting or enterprise agreement.

How do I request support under the SLA?

Support can be requested through the support center, client portal, email or approved communication channel. Include the website URL, issue details, screenshots, error messages, steps to reproduce and urgency level.

Can I upgrade my support plan?

Yes. You can request an upgraded support plan, priority support, managed maintenance or a dedicated SLA based on your website, software, app, eCommerce store or business needs.

Need Reliable Support?

Choose a support plan that matches your website, software or app risk level

Whether you need occasional website updates, WordPress maintenance, Shopify support, SEO assistance, dashboard support, app troubleshooting or a dedicated SLA, Nexus Web & Software can help you plan the right support coverage.

SLA Navigation

Helpful support, legal and service links

Use these links to review related policies, request support or plan managed service coverage.

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