Products

Application performance monitoring 3

Infrastructure monitoring 3

Observability 2

Application security 1

Database monitoring 1

Log management 1

Real user monitoring 1

Contract terms

Auto-renewal
platform and support subscriptions renew automatically for the greater of the expiring term or one year unless either party gives written notice
Notice period
written notice at least 60 days before the subscription expires
Renewal uplift
fees for each Renewal Term are subject to a price increase effective at the start of that term
Uplift cap
unless otherwise agreed, 8% for a 1-year, 9% for a 2-year and 10% for a 3-year renewal, applied to the prior term's highest annualized fees, unit prices and minimum annual commitment; no cap when the renewal is reduced
TermWhat the agreement saysClauseAgreementSource
OtherThe customer agreement is the Dynatrace Subscription Agreement, updated 1 April 2024Subscription Agreement page: heading "Subscription Agreement", "Updated 1 April 2024"Subscription Agreement, updated 1 April 2024source [5]
Minimum commitmentA minimum annual spend commitment under the Dynatrace Platform Subscription
Note"An annual commitment is the minimum amount of money you agree to spend each year as part of your DPS contract."
Key concepts: Annual commitmentDPS documentation, Key concepts (published 25 Jun 2026)source [6]
OtherDPS agreements are typically signed for 1–3 years, with a minimum annual commitment
Note"A Dynatrace Platform Subscription agreement is typically signed for 1–3 years, with a minimum annual commitment."
Key concepts: Subscription termDPS documentation, Key concepts (published 25 Jun 2026)source [6]
OtherUse above the minimum annual commitment continues on demand, billed monthly at the same rates as pre-paid consumption; no penalty-style overages
Note"customers who consume more than their minimum annual spend commitment can continue to use the platform on an on-demand basis, billed monthly at the same rates as pre-paid consumption"
Key concepts: On-demand usageDPS documentation, Key concepts (published 25 Jun 2026)source [6]
OtherMulti-year subscriptions are split into annual (12-month) subscription periods; Dynatrace may adjust a period, e.g. a first period of six months
Note"Multi-year subscriptions are broken down into annual (12-month) subscription periods."
FAQ: Is the annual commitment period always 12 months?DPS documentation, FAQ (published 25 Jun 2026)source [7]
OtherThe subscription agreement determines the billing currency
Note"Your subscription agreement determines the currency that is used for billing."
FAQ: What currency is used for Dynatrace Platform Subscription?DPS documentation, FAQ (published 25 Jun 2026)source [7]
Payment termsfees invoiced in advance; payable within 30 days of the invoice date, unless the Order Form states otherwiseSA 7.2Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Otherfees are payable in the currency specified on the invoice
NotePayment currency. "Customer shall pay Dynatrace the amounts invoiced in the specified currency within thirty (30) days of the invoice date."
SA 7.2Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Late payment interestlate payment charge up to the maximum rate allowed by law; Dynatrace recovers reasonable attorneys' fees and direct collection costs if it sues to collectSA 7.2Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
SuspensionDynatrace may suspend performance until all past-due amounts are receivedSA 7.2Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Otherno set-off: customer may not set off or reduce payments under any Order Form without Dynatrace's prior written consent; payment under one Order Form does not depend on delivery under another
NoteNo set-off
SA 7.2Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Disputesa good-faith invoice dispute must be notified in writing within 15 days of receiving the invoice; undisputed amounts remain payable and Dynatrace may still collectSA 7.2Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Renewal upliftfees for each Renewal Term are subject to a price increase effective at the start of that termSA 7.5Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Uplift capunless otherwise agreed, 8% for a 1-year, 9% for a 2-year and 10% for a 3-year renewal, applied to the prior term's highest annualized fees, unit prices and minimum annual commitment; no cap when the renewal is reduced
Note"any renewal that has decreased in units, volume, term, minimum annual commitment, or otherwise from its immediately preceding subscription term will result in re-pricing at renewal and the Uplift Cap will not apply"
SA 7.5Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Taxesprices exclude taxes, duties and withholdings; customer pays sales, use, VAT, GST and similar taxes except taxes on Dynatrace's net income, unless it provides an exemption certificate; taxes customer must withhold are deducted from payment and paid to the authoritySA 7.6Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Otherorder of precedence: the Subscription Agreement prevails over an Order Form in a conflict, except as otherwise stated; each Order Form is a separate agreement; terms in a customer purchase order have no effect
NoteOrder of precedence
SA 2; SA 7.3Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Changes to the agreementDynatrace may update the Subscription Agreement from time to time; an update does not apply to an Order Form already executed or agreedSA 12.1Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Auto-renewalplatform and support subscriptions renew automatically for the greater of the expiring term or one year unless either party gives written noticeSA 12.2Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Notice periodwritten notice at least 60 days before the subscription expires
NoteNotice to Dynatrace by email to WW-Renewals-Team@dynatrace.com, copy to legalnotices@dynatrace.com.
SA 12.2Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Termination for convenienceOrder Forms may not be terminated, cancelled or reduced during the Term except as the agreement expressly providesSA 12.2Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Refundspayment obligations are non-cancelable and fees non-refundable; unused prepaid fees are refunded when the customer terminates for causeSA 12.2; SA 12.4.3Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Termination for breacheither party on 30 days' written notice of an uncured material breach (immediately if it cannot be remedied); Dynatrace immediately if non-payment continues 10 days after notice, or on infringement or unauthorised useSA 12.3Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Otherinsolvency: either party may terminate immediately on written notice if the other becomes subject to a bankruptcy petition or an insolvency, receivership or liquidation proceeding, or an assignment for the benefit of creditors
NoteTermination on insolvency
SA 12.3(b)Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Otheracceleration: when Dynatrace terminates for cause, the customer must immediately pay all unpaid fees and reasonably incurred expenses for the rest of the Term
NoteAcceleration
SA 12.4.3Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Othercustomer data in a SaaS subscription is available for up to 30 days after termination or expiry, after which Dynatrace may delete itSA 12.4.2Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Liability capeach party's cumulative liability is capped at the annual fees paid or payable for the offering when the claim arises; customer payment obligations, breach of section 8 and indemnities are excluded; no indirect or consequential damagesSA 16.1; SA 16.2Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Othertrial use: offered at Dynatrace's sole discretion under the agreement, for evaluation only and not in business processes; Dynatrace may end or suspend it at any time without notice; provided as is, without warranties; Dynatrace's liability none unless law requires, then at most $1,000
NoteEvaluation terms
SA 17Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]
Governing lawlaws of Delaware, exclusive jurisdiction of Delaware federal and state courts; where a Dynatrace Affiliate sells, the laws and courts of that Affiliate's country; UN sales convention (CISG) excludedSA 24Subscription Agreement, April 2023 textsource [8]

About

Dynatrace sells an observability and application-security platform covering application, infrastructure, log, real-user and synthetic monitoring.[1][2] It is bought through one annual spend commitment, the Dynatrace Platform Subscription, which is drawn down at published per-unit rates such as per host-hour, per GiB of data or per session; use beyond the commitment is billed monthly at the same rates.[1][2][6] The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in the United States.[4] Its customer contract is the Dynatrace Subscription Agreement, last updated on 1 April 2024.[5]

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