Statement of Work (SOW) (US) by Common Paper
The Common Paper Statement of Work (SOW) is designed to define deliverables, timelines, and pricing for a specific project under a master agreement, giving both parties clarity on scope while relying on the underlying contract for legal terms. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.
How to set up an agreement
In the section titled “SOW and Agreement”, input details about the Professional Services Agreement you’re using. This SOW is designed to work with the Common Paper Professional Services Agreement.
Review each variable on the Cover Page and fill in your details. Don’t forget to enter your company’s information in the signature block at the end.
Delete any optional variables, choices, or details that do not apply to you.
Delete all [informational text].
Remove this first page.
Send to your counterparty for review and signature.
Professional Services Agreement
SOW
The key business terms of this SOW are as follows:
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About this template
What is this template?
This document is a project-specific addendum that defines the scope, fees, and delivery timeline for professional services. It contains specific check-box options for intellectual property assignment timing and third-party material procurement. It is not a standalone contract and requires an existing master agreement to be effective.
When should you use it?
Use this when you have an overarching professional services agreement in place but need to detail the specific tasks for a new project. Use a Master Services Agreement instead if the high-level legal relationship and general liabilities have not yet been established.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| SOW and Agreement | SOW and Agreement | Incorporates a master Professional Services Agreement by referencing its Key Terms Effective Date and establishes that SOW terms control in case of conflict. |
| Deliverables | Deliverables | Identifies items owned by the Customer and allows parties to set a Rejection Period and Resubmission Period for quality assurance. |
| Time of Assignment | Time of Assignment | Offers a choice between the Customer owning Deliverables as they are created or only upon payment of associated Fees. |
| Third-Party Materials | Third-Party Materials | Permits or prohibits the inclusion of external materials and designates which party is responsible for procuring them. |
| Payment Period | Payment Period | Specifies the number of days from the Customer's receipt of an invoice by which payment must be made. |
| SOW Term | SOW Term | Defines the duration of the project as a specific number of days, weeks, months, or years after the SOW Date. |
Who it's for
- a provider defining specific project milestones under an existing Common Paper Professional Services Agreement
- a customer and provider establishing a rejection period for project-specific deliverables
- businesses needing to specify whether IP assignment occurs upon creation or upon final payment
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