Free service agreement template (Word)

A general service agreement with a priced list of services, payment terms, optional deposit and late fee, a fixed or auto-renewing term, standard of work and a liability cap.

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Updated 6 October 2026 · Word (.docx) · Free to use and adapt

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What is in the service agreement

Parties and services
Priced service items
Payment terms, optional deposit and late fee
Fixed term or automatic renewal
Standard of work
Limitation of liability
Governing law

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SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Service Agreement is made on [Effective date] between [Provider name] (the "Provider") and [Customer name] (the "Customer").

1. Services

The Provider will provide the following services: [Services description].

Repeated for each service item

[Item]: [Price]

2. Payment

The Customer will pay the Provider's invoices within [Payment days] days. Late payments incur a fee of [Late fee terms]. A deposit of [Deposit amount] is payable on signing.

3. Term

This Agreement starts on [Start date] and renews automatically every [Renewal period] unless either party gives [Notice days] days' notice.ends on [End date].

4. Standard of work

The Provider will perform the services with reasonable skill and care. The Customer will provide the access and information the Provider reasonably needs.

5. Liability

Each party's total liability under this Agreement is limited to the fees paid in the twelve months before the claim, except where the law does not allow liability to be limited.

6. Governing law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing law].

[Provider name]: ____________________________

[Customer name]: ____________________________

The questions you answer

Clausery turns the template into a short questionnaire. Optional parts only appear when they apply.

Question	Type	Asked when
Effective date	Date	Always
Provider name	Short text	Always
Customer name	Short text	Always
Services description	Long text	Always
Service items For each item: Item, Price	Repeating group	Always
Payment days	Number	Always
Late fee	Yes / no	Always
Late fee terms	Long text	If “Late fee” is yes
Deposit required	Yes / no	Always
Deposit amount	Money	If “Deposit required” is yes
Start date	Date	Always
Auto renews	Yes / no	Always
Renewal period	Short text	If “Auto renews” is yes
Notice days	Number	If “Auto renews” is yes
End date	Date	If “Auto renews” is no
Governing law	Short text	Always

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Questions

Can the agreement renew automatically?

Yes. Choose auto-renewal, set the renewal period and the notice needed to cancel.

Can I list several services with prices?

Yes. Add as many service items as you need; each gets its own line.

Is it really free?

Yes. The download is free, and filling it in with the Clausery app is free too, with unlimited documents. Library templates never count towards a plan limit, and no account or card is needed.

Is my information uploaded anywhere?

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Is this legal advice?

No. These are general samples. Laws differ between countries and states, so have the wording reviewed for your situation before you rely on it.

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This template is a general sample and not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction; have it reviewed before use.