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Statement of Work (SOW) Agreement Form

A statement of work (SOW) template for agencies — confirm the scope, deliverables, fees and terms of an engagement and get it signed off.

Description

A clear statement of work protects both sides — it sets out exactly what’s being delivered, for how much, by when, and what isn’t included. This SOW agreement template captures and signs that off, so a project starts on agreed terms rather than assumptions.

It records the client and project, a scope summary of what’s included, a table of deliverables with owners and due dates, and — just as importantly — what’s explicitly out of scope. It captures the total fee, payment terms, start and completion dates, the client signatory, and the terms and signature that make it agreed.

Ideal for agencies, studios and consultancies scoping client work. Use it to standardize your SOWs, get them signed digitally, and avoid disputes about what was included. Customize the terms and fields, add your branding, and embed it or share a link in minutes.

Form fields

Everything the Statement of Work (SOW) Agreement Form above collects — 13 fields across 2 pages, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Statement of Work

  • Client / company

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    Short Answer
  • Project name

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    Short Answer
  • Scope summary — what's included

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    Long Answer
  • Deliverables (deliverable, owner, due)

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    Table
  • What's explicitly out of scope?

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    Long Answer
  • Total fee

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    Short Answer
  • Payment terms

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    Dropdown
  • Start date

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    Date
  • Target completion

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    Date

Agreement

  • Client signatory

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    Name
  • Email address

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    Email
  • Terms

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    Consent
  • Signature

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    Signature
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Statement of Work (SOW) Agreement Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is a statement of work (SOW)?

A statement of work (SOW) is an agreement that defines a project’s scope, deliverables, fee, timeline and terms. It sets clear expectations on both sides and protects the agency and the client alike if questions about what was agreed arise later in the project.

What should an SOW include?

The client and project, a scope summary, a list of deliverables with owners and due dates, what’s explicitly out of scope, the total fee, payment terms, start and completion dates, and a signature. Together they leave little room for a later dispute about what was promised.

Why define what's out of scope?

Because most disputes are about what someone assumed was included. Spelling out what’s explicitly excluded is as valuable as listing what’s in — it prevents scope creep, sets up a clean conversation if the client later wants that extra work, and protects the fee you agreed.

Is a digitally signed SOW valid?

Electronic signatures are legally recognized for agreements like SOWs in most jurisdictions, and a signed digital record is easy to store and retrieve. For high-value contracts, have your own terms reviewed by a lawyer — but this template makes capturing the signature straightforward either way.

Who signs the SOW?

The client signatory with the authority to approve the work and budget, and usually a representative of the agency too. The form captures the client signatory’s name and signature, so there’s a clear record of who committed to the scope and fee on the client’s side.

Is this SOW template free and customizable?

Completely free. Swap in your own terms and fields, restyle it to your brand, and embed it or share a link to get it signed in minutes. No coding needed — just a free Fun Forms account to collect responses.