Statement of Work

Updated 17 October 2025

This Statement of Work (SOW) template is designed to be used in conjunction with an existing Professional Services Agreement (PSA). It provides a detailed framework for outlining specific project work, deliverables, timelines, and terms. The SOW ensures clarity between parties on project scope and allows for the addition or expansion of work under the overarching PSA.

Statement of Work

This Statement of Work (SOW) is designed to work with an existing Common Paper Professional Services Agreement (PSA). The Common Paper PSA in this repository includes a Statement of Work in the Cover Page.

A SOW is a detailed document that outlines the specific work, deliverables, timelines, and terms for a particular project or service under a Professional Services Agreement. The SOW ensures both parties are clear on what will be done and when.

It allows the parties to agree upon new work that is not in scope in a previous SOW, or add on to or expand existing work. In most cases, people will create a PSA and the first SOW at the same time. Once you agree to the Key Terms (i.e., the legal details in the Cover Page), you can issue additional SOWs based on those agreed terms. There is no limit to the number of SOWs that can exist under a single PSA.

The key terms of this Statement of Work (SOW) are as follows:

Statement of Work and Agreement	This SOW [no. XX] (“SOW”) incorporates the Agreement with a Key Terms Effective Date of [effective date of key terms] between [provider company name] and [customer company name]. If there is any inconsistency between this SOW and the Agreement, this SOW will control.
Services	[Enter a description of the Services to be performed under this SOW. Include details such as key individuals, overall project timeline, milestones, etc.]
Deliverables	[Optional. If the Services include creating Deliverables, define the Deliverables here. If the SOW does not include Deliverables, delete this row.] The Deliverables are: [define the Deliverables that will be owned by Customer under this SOW.] [Use the options below to add details about Deliverables. These are all optional and can be removed if not applicable. The first option allows Deliverables to include work product. The second option allows you to attach specifications to the SOW. The third option sets up rejection and resubmission timeframes.] [ ] In addition to completed projects, Deliverables include in-progress but not complete drafts or components of Deliverables and their associated intellectual property. [ ] Deliverables will meet the attached specifications. [ ] Deliverables are subject to the acceptance process in Section 1.4 with the following details: Rejection Period: [ # ] [days, weeks, months] from Deliverable submission Resubmission Period: [ # ] [days, weeks, months] from notice of rejection
Time of Assignment	[If the Services include Deliverables, pick when IP assignment happens. Delete the one that doesn't apply.] ( ) No Third-Party Materials will be incorporated into the Deliverables. ( ) Third-Party Materials will be incorporated in the Deliverables. [ ] Provider will procure Third-Party Materials. [ ] Customer will procure Third-Party Materials.
Third-Party Materials	[If the Services include Deliverables, pick whether Third-Party Materials can be included in the Deliverables. Delete the one that doesn't apply.] ( ) No Third-Party Materials will be incorporated into the Deliverables. ( ) Third-Party Materials will be incorporated in the Deliverables. [ ] Provider will procure Third-Party Materials. [ ] Customer will procure Third-Party Materials.
Fees	[Describe fees, whether hourly, by project, by milestone, etc. Also include any pass-through or fractional charges such as for tooling or third-party license fees.] [Delete the travel and expense option if not applicable.] [ ] Travel and expenses: [Describe or attach travel and expense policy.]
Payment Period	[Fill in payment terms, e.g., 30 days from Customer’s receipt of invoice]
Invoice Period	[Fill in cadence of sending invoices, e.g., month, quarter, upon acceptance, after each milestone, etc.]
SOW Date	[ x ] Date of last signature on this Cover Page [ ] [ Fill in custom SOW Date ]
SOW Term	[Drafting note: Choose and customize one and delete the other.] The SOW Term begins on the SOW Date and ends: [ x ] [ # ] [ days, weeks, months, year ] after the SOW Date [ ] [ fill in custom end date ]
Customer Obligations	[ Fill in Customer's Obligations, e.g., identifying a single point of contact, geographic limitations on use of Deliverables, etc. ]
Other Changes to Standard Terms	[Drafting note: Optional variable. If no changes to the Standard Terms, delete this entire row.] [Fill in]

By signing this Cover Page, each party agrees to enter into this SOW as of the SOW Date.

	PROVIDER: [official company name]	CUSTOMER: [official company name]
Signature
Print Name
Title
Notice Address
Date

About this template

What is this template?

Statement of Work is a free, ready-to-use Commercial law template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.

When should you use it?

Reach for this Commercial law template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. This version is drafted with United States of America in mind, though you should always review the final wording against the laws that apply to you.

What's typically included?

A well-drafted Commercial law usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.