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Statement of work generator
List what you'll deliver, what you won't, when, and for how much. Get a clean SOW you can copy into a proposal or send for signature.
Your statement of work
STATEMENT OF WORK: [Project name] Client: [Client] Provider: [Provider] 1. Objective [What the project should achieve] 2. Deliverables - [Deliverable] 3. Out of scope - Anything not listed as a deliverable Anything not listed as a deliverable requires a written change request with its own estimate before work begins. 4. Timeline Work starts on [date], once the deposit is received, and the final deliverables are due on [date]. The timeline assumes the Client provides feedback and materials on time; delays on the Client's side move the delivery date accordingly. 5. Fee & payment The total fee is $5,000.00. A deposit of $1,500.00 (30%) is due before work begins; the balance of $3,500.00 is due on delivery. Invoices are payable within 7 days. 6. Revisions The fee includes 2 rounds of revisions on the deliverables. Further revisions are billed separately. 7. Acceptance The Client has 5 business days to review each deliverable and report issues against this statement of work. If no issues are reported in that time, the deliverable is accepted. Signed: [Client] ______________ [Provider] ______________
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A starting point, not legal advice. For high-stakes deals, have a lawyer review it.
What goes into a statement of work
A statement of work defines one project: the objective, the deliverables, what is explicitly not included, the timeline, the price, and how the client accepts the work. The out-of-scope list and the acceptance clause do most of the protective work: the first stops scope creep, the second stops a project from never being 'done'. If you work with a client repeatedly, keep a master services agreement for the legal terms and a short SOW per project.
FAQ
What's the difference between a SOW and a contract?
A contract sets the legal relationship (payment terms, IP, liability, termination). A SOW describes one specific project. For a one-off job, a single contract with the SOW inside it is simplest.
Why list what's out of scope?
Because most scope creep starts with 'I assumed that was included.' Naming the obvious extras (copywriting, hosting, maintenance) ends the argument before it starts.
What is an acceptance clause?
A deadline for the client to review each deliverable. If they don't raise issues in time, the work counts as accepted and the invoice is due.
Can I send this SOW for e-signature?
Yes. Paste it into our contract editor or start from the statement-of-work template; the client signs from their phone and the deposit is requested at signature.
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