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title: "What is SLA? | Chargezen"
description: "A commitment to respond to or resolve customer issues within specific timeframes, often with different targets by priority."
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# SLA

Service Level Agreement

Support

A commitment to respond to or resolve customer issues within specific timeframes, often with different targets by priority.

## What is SLA?

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) define response and resolution time commitments, setting expectations and ensuring accountability. **SLA components:** - First response time target - Resolution time target - By priority level - By customer tier - Business hours definition **Example SLA structure:** - Urgent: 1 hour response, 4 hour resolution - High: 4 hour response, 24 hour resolution - Medium: 8 hour response, 48 hour resolution - Low: 24 hour response, 72 hour resolution **SLA management:** - Automatic tracking - Breach warnings - Escalation rules - Reporting and analytics - Customer communication **SLA best practices:** - Realistic targets - Clear priority definitions - Automatic enforcement - Regular review - Buffer in commitments

## Why SLA Matters

SLAs set customer expectations and drive accountability in support operations.

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