Statement of Work [number]
This statement of work (“SOW”) is made under the [Master Services Agreement / Service Agreement] dated [date] between [Your company] (“Provider”) and [Client company] (“Client”). If this SOW and the agreement conflict, [the agreement / this SOW] takes precedence.
1. Project overview
Project name: [name]. Purpose: [one or two sentences on the business goal, e.g. “replace the current website with a faster site the marketing team can update”].
2. Scope of work
Provider will:
- [Activity 1, e.g. run one discovery workshop and produce a sitemap]
- [Activity 2, e.g. design up to 8 page templates]
- [Activity 3, e.g. build the site in [CMS] and migrate up to 40 existing pages]
Out of scope: [e.g. copywriting, photography, paid media, third-party licence fees, ongoing support after launch]. Out-of-scope work is quoted separately under section 9.
3. Deliverables
| Deliverable | Description | Due |
|---|---|---|
| [D1] | [e.g. sitemap and wireframes] | [date] |
| [D2] | [e.g. visual designs for 8 templates] | [date] |
| [D3] | [e.g. working site on staging] | [date] |
| [D4] | [e.g. launch on the live domain] | [date] |
4. Timeline and milestones
Start date: [date]. Target completion: [date]. Dates assume Client feedback within [5] working days of each review. Delays in feedback or materials move later dates by the same amount.
5. Acceptance
Each deliverable includes [two] rounds of revisions. Client will approve or send consolidated feedback within [5] working days of delivery. A deliverable is accepted when Client approves it in writing, or if no feedback is received within [10] working days.
6. Client responsibilities
- Provide [content, brand assets, access to systems] by [date].
- Name one decision-maker who consolidates feedback: [name].
- [Any other dependency, e.g. arrange hosting account access].
7. Assumptions
- [e.g. Client supplies final copy for all pages before the build starts.]
- [e.g. The site is built in English only.]
8. Fees and payment
Total fee: [amount and currency], excluding [VAT / GST / sales tax] where it applies.
- [40%] on signing this SOW
- [40%] on acceptance of [D2]
- [20%] on acceptance of [D4]
Invoices are due within [14] days. Expenses over [amount] need Client’s approval in advance and are billed at cost.
9. Changes
Either party can request a change in writing. Provider will reply within [3] working days with the effect on scope, fees and timeline. No change takes effect until both parties approve it in writing. Approved changes are billed at [rate or method].
10. Project contacts
Provider: [name, email]. Client: [name, email].
Signatures
For Provider: ____________________ Name: __________ Title: __________ Date: __________
For Client: ____________________ Name: __________ Title: __________ Date: __________