Scope of Work Template Builder
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Prompt
Write a clear, legally protective Scope of Work (SOW) for [PROJECT NAME] with [CLIENT NAME]. Project details: - Service being provided: [DESCRIPTION] - Deliverables: [LIST SPECIFIC DELIVERABLES] - Timeline: [START DATE] to [END DATE] - Fee: [AMOUNT AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE] - Revision rounds included: [NUMBER] - Primary point of contact at client: [NAME AND TITLE] - Dependencies (what client must provide): [LIST] Write the SOW: 1. **Project Overview** — Plain-language description of the work and its purpose. 2. **Deliverables** — Precise, itemized list. No ambiguity about what you will and won't produce. 3. **Project Timeline** — Milestone table with dates, deliverables, and client responsibilities. 4. **Client Responsibilities** — What you need from them and by when. Delays their fault if they miss these. 5. **Revision Policy** — Number of rounds included, what counts as a revision vs. a new request, and the rate for out-of-scope revisions. 6. **Payment Schedule** — When invoices are issued, payment terms, and late payment policy. 7. **Out of Scope** — Explicit list of what is NOT covered in this project. 8. **Change Order Process** — How to handle scope additions without conflict. 9. **Approval and Sign-Off** — Signature block and what constitutes approval of deliverables. Tone: clear and professional. Written in plain English, not legalese.