STATEMENT OF WORK
Between [CLIENT NAME] (“Client”) and [YOUR NAME / BUSINESS NAME] (“Provider”), effective [DATE]. This SOW operates under the parties’ master service agreement dated [DATE — or delete if this is a standalone document].
1. Project overview. [ONE PARAGRAPH: what the project is and the outcome it delivers.]
2. Deliverables.
| # | Deliverable | Format | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [BE SPECIFIC — “homepage + 3 inner pages, responsive”] | [FILE TYPES / ACCESS] | [DATE] |
| 2 | [ ] | [ ] | [DATE] |
| 3 | [ ] | [ ] | [DATE] |
3. Out of scope. The following are not included and will be quoted as a separate change order: [LIST — e.g. ongoing maintenance, copywriting, third-party licensing].
4. Milestones and timeline.
- [MILESTONE 1 — e.g. discovery complete]: [DATE]
- [MILESTONE 2 — e.g. first draft]: [DATE]
- [MILESTONE 3 — e.g. final delivery]: [DATE]
Delays in Client feedback or materials extend each dependent date day-for-day.
5. Client responsibilities. Client will provide [ASSETS, ACCESS, APPROVALS] within [X] business days of each request. Provider is not responsible for delays caused by missing inputs.
6. Acceptance criteria. Each deliverable is considered accepted when [DEFINE — e.g. “Client confirms in writing, or 5 business days pass after delivery with no written objection”].
7. Price and payment. Total: [AMOUNT]. Payment schedule: [DEPOSIT %] on signing, [%] at [MILESTONE], remainder on final acceptance. Terms: [net-15 / net-30].
8. Revisions. Includes [NUMBER] rounds of revisions per deliverable. Further rounds bill at [RATE].
9. Assumptions. [LIST ANY ASSUMPTIONS THE ESTIMATE DEPENDS ON — e.g. “content supplied in final form”, “one primary point of contact”.]
Signed:
Client: ______________________ Date: __________
Provider: ______________________ Date: __________
This template is a starting point, not legal advice. For high-value engagements, have a lawyer review your final SOW.