Service Agreement Generator
Generate a simple, professional service agreement or statement of work in minutes. Works for freelancers, agencies, consultants, and tradespeople — free PDF, no signup.
This is a template, not legal advice. This generator produces a standard service agreement for general use. For high-value projects or legally complex situations, have a qualified lawyer review before signing. Laws vary by jurisdiction.
Service Provider
The service provider is the person or business doing the work.
This is usually you — the freelancer, agency, tradesperson, or consultant.
Client
The client is the person or business receiving and paying for the services.
Use their full legal name or registered business name.
Scope of Work
Describe exactly what you will deliver. Be specific — vague scope is the #1 cause of disputes.
E.g. "Design and build a 5-page WordPress website: homepage, about, services, blog, and contact. Includes mobile-responsive layout, contact form, and Google Analytics setup. Does not include copywriting or photography."
A "round" means one consolidated set of feedback, not individual back-and-forth changes.
Additional rounds beyond the included number will be charged at the hourly rate or a flat fee agreed separately.
Payment
50% upfront protects you from non-payment and shows the client is committed. 100% upfront is common for smaller jobs or new clients with no track record.
For tradespeople: take a deposit before ordering materials.
Agreement Details
Optional Clauses
Pre-checked defaults are appropriate for most service agreements. Uncheck anything that does not apply to your project.
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Before You Send
- Get a signed copy before starting any work
- Collect your deposit before ordering materials or blocking time
- Be explicit about what is not included in scope
- Email is fine for acceptance — keep a record of the thread
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How to use this tool
- 1 Fill in your details and your client's details using full legal names.
- 2 Describe the scope of work as specifically as possible — list what is included and explicitly what is not. This single field prevents most disputes.
- 3 Set your fee, payment schedule, and revision allowance. If unsure, 50% upfront / 50% on completion with 2 rounds of revisions is the most common setup.
- 4 Review the optional clauses, download the PDF, and send it to your client for signature before any work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
A service agreement is a contract between a service provider and a client that defines what work will be done, when it will be delivered, how much it costs, and what happens if things go wrong. It is sometimes called a statement of work (SOW), a client agreement, or simply a project contract. It is the essential document for any paid services engagement.
A service agreement focuses on a specific project — what gets delivered, by when, for how much, and with how many revisions. A contractor agreement focuses on the ongoing working relationship — covering contractor status, tax responsibilities, IP ownership, and non-solicitation. For a one-off project, a service agreement is usually all you need. For a long-term engagement, a contractor agreement provides stronger protection.
Yes, and most disputes in trades happen precisely because there was no written agreement. A simple written service agreement for a plumber, electrician, roofer, or landscaper protects both sides by documenting what work is included, what it costs, when payment is due, and what happens if the client asks for extras. One page is enough for most jobs.
A revision round means one consolidated set of feedback from the client — collected and submitted together, not drip-fed over multiple messages. The provider addresses that full set, and that counts as one round. This prevents scope creep from incremental changes. Additional rounds beyond the included number should be charged as a change order.
In most common-law jurisdictions (Canada, US, UK, Australia), a contract can be formed through email correspondence — a reply confirming acceptance is generally sufficient. However, a signed PDF is always cleaner evidence if a dispute arises. For higher-value projects, always get a signature.
The cancellation clause in this agreement requires written notice and entitles the service provider to payment for all work completed up to the cancellation date. If a deposit was taken, it typically covers the work done so far. For larger projects, consider specifying a cancellation fee equal to a percentage of the remaining balance to cover your opportunity cost.