| name | enterprise-api-addendum |
| title | Enterprise API Addendum Negotiation |
| description | Negotiates bespoke enterprise API addenda that override standard click-wrap terms for high-value partners. Covers document precedence, indemnification and liability caps, SLA/service-credit design, exclusivity, API versioning governance, data rights, and internal alignment. Triggers when user mentions enterprise API addendum, click-wrap override, API SLA negotiation, API indemnity, service credits, breaking-change governance, MFN clauses, or enterprise partner terms. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/enterprise-api-addendum |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | commercial |
| language | en |
| tags | ["agreement","drafting","transactional"] |
Enterprise API Addendum Negotiation
Produces negotiation tables, clause language, decision trees, and internal readiness checklists for enterprise API addenda that layer over click-wrap terms. The addendum creates a document hierarchy (addendum → order form → DPA → SLA schedule → click-wrap) where precedence errors can elevate or gut standard terms, and misaligned indemnity or SLA clauses can create uncapped exposure.
Pre-Draft Intake (Mandatory)
Ask every time unless user says "use defaults" or "just draft":
- Click-wrap API ToS in production
- Governing contracts — order form/SOW, existing MSA
- API spec — endpoints, rate limits, versioning policy, criticality
- Data classification — personal data, PCI/PHI, export-controlled, SSO, telemetry
- Commercial parameters — fees, term, liability posture, exclusivity, MFN
- Partner requirements — SLA targets, indemnity expectations, audit rights, insurance
Defaults (apply and label if user doesn't respond):
| Parameter | Default |
|---|
| Governing law / venue | Delaware / Delaware courts |
| Data sensitivity | No PCI/PHI; limited personal data |
| SLA | 99.9% monthly uptime; 24×5 support; scheduled maintenance excluded |
| Liability cap | 12 months' fees; exclude indirect; super-cap 2× for confidentiality/privacy |
| Exclusivity | None; "preferred partner" marketing only |
| Breaking changes | 90 days' notice; security patches exempt |
Step 1: Deal Architecture and Delta Analysis
Map gaps between click-wrap and enterprise requirements:
| Clause | Click-Wrap Default | Enterprise Ask | Strategy |
|---|
| SLA / Uptime | "As-Is" | 99.9–99.99% with credits | Credits; exclude beta + scheduled maintenance |
| Indemnity | None or limited | Broad IP + data breach | Cap at ACV multiple; standard exclusions; control of defense |
| Liability Cap | $100 or 1 month's fees | 12–24 months'; super-caps |
