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Project scope · hangs off your MSA

Scope projects without renegotiating the MSA. SOWs, done right.

A Statement of Work (SOW) defines a specific project: deliverables, timeline, fees, acceptance criteria, change request process. The SOW hangs off your MSA so the umbrella terms (payment, IP, termination, indemnification) already apply. Get the SOW right and the project tracks to scope; get it vague and every change is a renegotiation. We generate SOWs that fit your MSA and lock the scope.

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How it works

How we handle SOW Template, end-to-end.

A Statement of Work (SOW) defines a specific project: deliverables, timeline, fees, acceptance criteria, change request process.

1

Reference your MSA

Link the SOW to your existing MSA (we attach the executed MSA as Exhibit A). All MSA terms (payment, IP, termination) apply to this SOW unless explicitly modified.

2

Define the deliverables

What you are producing, in plain English, with specific acceptance criteria. Vague deliverables (build a website) trigger scope creep; specific deliverables (5-page WordPress site with these specific page templates) prevent it.

3

Set the timeline and fees

Milestones, dates, and dollar amounts. Most common structure: 30% on signing, 30% at midpoint, 40% on acceptance. We include a change-order template for scope additions.

4

E-sign and start

Both parties sign the SOW. Project starts. New scope requires a written change order (we include the template).

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent sow template pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

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$0
Unlimited SOWs.

Generate SOWs in any volume. Free forever. Includes change-order template.

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E-sign

$19
Per signature.

Generated SOW plus our e-sign workflow, tracking, and vault storage. $19 per signature.

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Volume

$9
$9 per signature at 50+ per year.

For agencies and contractors with high SOW volume. Drops to $9 per signature above 50 per year. Includes branded e-sign portal.

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FAQ

About the SOW Template Generator.

Can I use an SOW without an MSA?
Yes but it is risky. Without an umbrella MSA, the SOW has to include all the MSA terms (payment, IP, termination, indemnification, liability cap). That makes the SOW long and complicated. For one-off projects with new clients, a standalone SOW is OK. For repeat business, an MSA + short SOWs is much cleaner.
What goes in the SOW vs. the MSA?
MSA: payment terms, IP ownership rules, termination, indemnification, liability cap, governing law. SOW: project-specific deliverables, timeline, milestones, fees, acceptance criteria, change order process. SOW is the project; MSA is the relationship.
What if the project scope changes?
Use a written change order: new deliverable, new fee, new timeline, both parties sign. Our SOW template includes a change order template. Verbal scope changes are the most common reason agencies do not get paid.
How do I set milestone payments?
Most common: 30% on signing, 30% at midpoint, 40% on acceptance. Other patterns: 50/50, monthly retainer, full prepay (for short projects), pay-on-acceptance only (rare and risky). We default to 30/30/40.
What are acceptance criteria?
The specific test the client uses to confirm a deliverable is finished. Examples: passing test cases for software, design files in specified formats, content published on the live site. Acceptance triggers the final payment. Without acceptance criteria, the final payment is at the client's discretion (bad).
Can I do an SOW for a recurring project?
Yes. Many SOWs are monthly retainers or recurring services (managed hosting, ongoing marketing, monthly bookkeeping). The SOW defines the recurring deliverable and fee, the change order process for adjustments, and the termination notice required.

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