Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Last updated: June 26, 2026
1. Service Commitment
LabAnimal is committed to providing highly available service to paid subscribers. This SLA defines our service availability targets and compensation measures.
2. Service Availability
Service availability is calculated monthly using the formula:Availability = (Total minutes - Downtime minutes) / Total minutes × 100%
3. Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance does not count as downtime. We will:
- Notify scheduled maintenance 72 hours in advance
- Schedule maintenance during off-peak hours (UTC 02:00-06:00) when possible
- Limit scheduled maintenance to no more than 4 hours per month
4. Incident Response Times
| Severity | Definition | Response Time | Resolution Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| P0 - Critical | Service completely unavailable | 15 minutes | 4 hours |
| P1 - High | Core features unavailable | 1 hour | 8 hours |
| P2 - Medium | Non-core features malfunctioning | 4 hours | 24 hours |
| P3 - Low | Minor issue or inquiry | 24 hours | 72 hours |
5. Service Credits
If we fail to meet the committed service availability, you are eligible for the following service credits:
| Monthly Availability | Service Credit |
|---|---|
| 99.0% - 99.9% | 10% of monthly fee |
| 95.0% - 99.0% | 25% of monthly fee |
| Below 95.0% | 50% of monthly fee |
Service credits are issued as account credit and can be used toward future subscription fees. The maximum service credit is capped at 50% of the monthly subscription fee.
6. Requesting Credits
To request a service credit, you must submit a request to support@labanimal.tech within 30 days of the service interruption, including:
- Affected service and time period
- Affected account information
- Description of the impact on your business
7. Exclusions
The following do not count as service interruptions:
- Scheduled maintenance (with advance notice)
- Service interruptions caused by user actions
- Force majeure events (natural disasters, wars, etc.)
- Third-party service failures (e.g., PayPal payment gateway)
- DNS or network provider issues
- User's network connectivity issues
8. Support Channels
You can get technical support through the following channels:
- Email: support@labanimal.tech
- GitHub Issues: Submit Issue
- Documentation: Online Docs
9. SLA Changes
We may update this SLA. Significant changes will be communicated to paid users 30 days in advance. Changes will not retroactively affect existing subscription contracts.