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Free legal form · Statement Of Work
Statement of Work.
Statement of Work defining a specific project under an MSA: scope, deliverables, fees, timeline.
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Right for these situations.
When to use
You have an MSA and a new projectSOW defines specifics.
When to use
Quoting a specific engagementSOW format.
When to use
Multiple projects with same clientEach gets its own SOW.
When to use
Want acceptance criteria documentedSOW captures them.
Common mistakes
What to avoid.
Mistake
Vague scopeBe specific.
Mistake
No acceptance criteriaDisputes arise.
Mistake
Missing change managementScope creep is common.
Mistake
Conflicts with MSAIncorporate, not conflict.
FAQ
Common questions.
Sign each SOW?
Yes, both parties.
Scope changes?
Document via Change Order.
Fixed-fee vs hourly?
SOW specifies.
Where stored?
With the MSA.
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