Predefined contract

Cloud computing
Under a predefined contract, the contract terms are prescribed by the cloud provider. As such, these contracts typically do not impose requirements on the provider beyond meeting a base level of service and availability.

== Overview (Cloud computing)

"Nor do they address Federal IT security, privacy, data production, or retention and destruction requirements. Furthermore, the provider is often empowered to modify the contract unilaterally without notifying the customer."

Source

 * NASA's Progress in Adopting Cloud-Computing Technologies, at 11.