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Free statement of work (SOW) template (Word)

A statement of work with a list of deliverables and due dates, a timeline, fixed-price or time-and-materials fees, assumptions and acceptance.

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What is in the statement of work

  • Reference to the master agreement
  • Project summary
  • Deliverables: any number, each with a description and due date
  • Timeline
  • Fixed price or time and materials
  • Assumptions
  • Review and acceptance period
  • Sign-off
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This is the complete wording. [Labels] are filled in from your answers, and highlighted text only appears when it applies; hover over it to see when.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work number [Sow number], dated [Sow date], under the agreement between [Client name] (the "Client") and [Provider name] (the "Provider") dated [Agreement date].

Project

[Project name]: [Project summary]

Deliverables

Repeated for each deliverable

  • [Title]: [Description] (due [Due date])

Timeline

Work starts on [Start date] and is expected to finish by [End date].

Fees

The total fixed price for this Statement of Work is [Total price], invoiced [Invoice schedule].Work is billed on a time-and-materials basis at [Hourly rate] per hour, with an estimated total of [Estimated total].

Assumptions

[Assumptions]

Acceptance

The Client will review each deliverable within [Review days] business days of delivery and either accept it or describe the changes needed.

Accepted for [Client name]: ____________________________ Date: ______________

Accepted for [Provider name]: ____________________________ Date: ______________

The questions you answer

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

QuestionTypeAsked when
Sow numberShort textAlways
Sow dateDateAlways
Client nameShort textAlways
Provider nameShort textAlways
Agreement dateDateAlways
Project nameShort textAlways
Project summaryLong textAlways
Deliverables
For each item: Title, Description, Due date
Repeating groupAlways
Start dateDateAlways
End dateDateAlways
Fixed priceYes / noAlways
Total priceMoneyIf “Fixed price” is yes
Invoice scheduleShort textIf “Fixed price” is yes
Hourly rateMoneyIf “Fixed price” is no
Estimated totalMoneyIf “Fixed price” is no
AssumptionsLong textAlways
Review daysNumberAlways

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Questions

Do I need a master agreement?

This SOW refers to one. If you do not have a master services agreement, add the missing terms or use the contractor agreement template.

Can I add a deliverables table?

Yes. In Word, put the loop tags in a table row and the row repeats for each deliverable.

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?

No. Clausery runs entirely in your browser. Your answers and the finished document are created and stored on your own device.

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.

Clauses in this template, explained

Guide: What to include in a statement of work (SOW)

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