> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> ## Agent Instructions
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# EOR Agreements

> Review and sign the Master Service Agreement, Data Processing Agreement, and Commercial Addendum to activate EOR hiring.

After completing [Company Setup](/eor/company-setup), you'll need to review and sign three legal agreements before you can hire employees through Omnivoo's EOR service. These agreements establish the legal framework for the employer of record relationship.

<Info>
  Agreements are signed electronically and are legally binding under the ESIGN Act and UETA. You can request paper copies at any time by contacting [contact@omnivoo.com](mailto:contact@omnivoo.com).
</Info>

## The Agreements Page

The page is headed **Review & Accept Agreements** with a **Back to Company Setup** link, and a **Signing as: \[name], \[title] of \[company]** box above the agreements confirms who is signing. The page is gated on load: if you have already accepted all agreements it sends you straight to the Hire page, and if your company details are still incomplete it sends you back to [Company Setup](/eor/company-setup). It only shows the agreements once your company details are done but the agreements are still outstanding.

## Overview

There are three agreements to review and sign:

| Agreement                           | Purpose                                                                                                                          |
| ----------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Master Service Agreement (MSA)**  | Governs the overall EOR relationship between your company and Omnivoo                                                            |
| **Data Processing Agreement (DPA)** | Covers how employee personal data is processed, in compliance with India's DPDP Act 2023                                         |
| **Commercial Addendum**             | Details service fees, payroll processing SLAs, employee management responsibilities, termination procedures, and liability terms |

All three must be accepted and signed before you can proceed to hiring.

### Standard or Custom Agreements

Any of the three agreements can be a standard Omnivoo document or a custom one negotiated with your company. A custom agreement shows a **Custom** badge in place of a version number and renders as HTML, a DOCX preview, or an embedded PDF, with **View Original Document** and **Download original** (or **Open in new tab**) links. A standard agreement renders as generated text with a plain-text **Download** (for example, `Omnivoo_MSA_v{version}.txt`).

## Agreement 1: Master Service Agreement (MSA)

The MSA is the primary contract governing the employer of record relationship. It covers:

* Omnivoo's role as the legal employer
* Your rights and responsibilities as the client
* Intellectual property ownership
* Service scope and limitations
* Termination and dispute resolution

<Tip>
  **Custom agreements**

  Some companies negotiate custom terms with Omnivoo. Any of the three agreements (MSA, DPA, or Commercial Addendum) can be a custom document displayed in place of the standard version. You can view it in the browser or download the original.
</Tip>

### To accept the MSA:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Read the agreement">
    Read through the full agreement in the scrollable document viewer.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download a copy">
    Click **"Download"** if you'd like to save a copy for your records.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the acceptance box">
    Check the box: **"I have read and agree to the Master Service Agreement"**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Provide your signature">
    Provide your signature (see [Signing Agreements](#signing-agreements) below).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Agreement 2: Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

The DPA governs how employee personal data is handled, specifically in compliance with **India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023**. It covers:

* **Data collected:** Employee names, contact details, ID documents, bank details, tax information, and salary details.
* **Processing purpose:** Payroll administration, statutory compliance (PF, ESI, TDS), benefits administration, and government filings.
* **Your rights:** You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting [contact@omnivoo.com](mailto:contact@omnivoo.com) or through your account settings.
* **Complaints:** You may file complaints with the Data Protection Board of India as established under the DPDP Act, 2023.

<Warning>
  **Data privacy**

  Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal. Certain data may need to be retained for statutory compliance even after consent withdrawal.
</Warning>

### To accept the DPA:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Read the agreement">
    Read through the agreement and the Data Processing Notice.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download a copy">
    Click **"Download"** to save a copy.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the acceptance box">
    Check the box: **"I have read and agree to the Data Processing Agreement"**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Provide your signature">
    Provide your signature.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Agreement 3: Commercial Addendum

The Commercial Addendum supplements the MSA with specific commercial terms:

* Service fees and pricing structure
* Payroll processing timelines and SLAs
* Employee management responsibilities
* Termination procedures and notice periods
* Liability caps and indemnification

### To accept the Commercial Addendum:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Read the addendum">
    Read through the addendum in the scrollable viewer.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download a copy">
    Click **"Download"** to save a copy.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the acceptance box">
    Check the box: **"I have read and agree to the Commercial Addendum"**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Provide your signature">
    Provide your signature.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Signing Agreements

Each agreement requires an individual signature. You have two options:

### Option 1: Type Your Name

* Select the **"Type Name"** tab.
* Type your full legal name in the signature field.
* Your name appears in a signature-style font.

### Option 2: Draw Your Signature

* Select the **"Draw Signature"** tab.
* Use your mouse or touchscreen to draw your signature on the signature pad.
* Click **"Clear"** to start over if needed.

<Tip>
  The person signing must be the **authorized signatory** designated during [Company Setup](/eor/company-setup). Their name and title are displayed at the top of the agreements page for confirmation.
</Tip>

## Electronic Records Disclosure

Before signing, you'll see an Electronic Records Disclosure. By accepting these agreements electronically:

* You consent to conduct this transaction electronically under the **ESIGN Act** and **UETA**.
* A signed copy of each agreement will be emailed to you upon acceptance for your records.
* You can request additional copies at any time by emailing [contact@omnivoo.com](mailto:contact@omnivoo.com).
* You can withdraw electronic consent at any time by emailing [contact@omnivoo.com](mailto:contact@omnivoo.com).

## Completing the Process

Once all three agreements are accepted and signed, click **"Accept & Continue to Hiring"**. You'll be taken directly to the hiring wizard to add your first EOR employee. The **Accept & Continue to Hiring →** button stays disabled until all three boxes are checked and all three signatures are provided (a typed name that is not empty, or a drawn signature).

```
Company Setup ──> EOR Agreements ──> Hire Employee
                   (you are here)
```

<Info>
  **Already completed?**

  If you've previously accepted all agreements, visiting this page will automatically redirect you to the hiring wizard. No need to re-sign.
</Info>

## Downloading Your Agreements

You can download a copy of each agreement at any time:

* **From this page:** click the **Download** link next to each agreement title. Standard agreements are saved as a text file; if you have a custom agreement, the download or "Open in new tab" link gives you the original document.
* **After signing:** your signed agreements are listed on the [Compliance & Documents](/compliance/compliance-and-documents) page with a **Download** button for each.

<Note>
  **Agreement names**

  On this signing page the agreements are labelled Master Service Agreement, Data Processing Agreement, and Commercial Addendum. On the Compliance & Documents page the same agreements appear as Master Services Agreement, Data Processing Addendum, and Commercial Addendum. They are the same documents.
</Note>

## Common Questions

**Can I negotiate custom terms?**
Yes. Contact [contact@omnivoo.com](mailto:contact@omnivoo.com) to discuss custom MSA terms. Custom agreements are displayed in place of the standard MSA on the agreements page.

**What if I need to update the authorized signatory?**
Contact Omnivoo support to update your signatory. Agreements previously signed remain valid.

**Are the agreements versioned?**
Yes. Each agreement has a version number (e.g., v1.0) displayed next to its title. If Omnivoo updates an agreement, you'll be notified and may need to review and accept the new version.

**Do I need to sign again for each new employee?**
No. Once you've accepted the agreements, they apply to all employees hired through Omnivoo's EOR service. You can hire additional employees without re-signing.

## What's Next?

* [Hiring an EOR Employee](/eor/hiring-eor-employee) - Start the hiring wizard.
* [EOR Dashboard](/eor/eor-dashboard) - Return to your Home dashboard.
