Business Associate Agreement by Bonterms
Updated 10 November 2025
The Bonterms Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is designed to enable HIPAA covered entities to exchange protected health information with SaaS providers and other business associates. It is part of Bonterms’ widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.
Bonterms Standard Agreement Business Associate Agreement (BAA) (Version 1.0)
Cover Page
By executing this Cover Page, Customer and Business Associate enter into the Bonterms Business Associate Agreement (BAA) (Version 1.0). The BAA is a Standard Agreement available here: https://bonterms.com/standard/business-associate-agreement-v1/. A reference copy may be attached. The BAA includes the contents of this Cover Page, including the Key Terms any Additional Terms. Capitalized terms not defined in this Cover Page have the meanings given in the BAA.
Key Terms | |
Main Agreement | This BAA is incorporated into the agreement between Customer and Provider identified below: |
[name and date of main agreement] | |
BAA Effective Date | [effective date] |
Additional Terms | |
The following additions to or modifications of the BAA are agreed by the parties and control in the event of any conflicts: | |
Signatures | |
Agreed to as of the BAA Effective Date by each party’s authorized representative: | |
Customer: | Business Associate: |
About this template
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