Service Agreement Template
A service agreement is a contract between a service provider and a client that defines the work, the price, and the terms. Use it whenever you provide or buy professional services and want the scope, payment, and ownership of deliverables clearly settled.
- Providing professional services to a client on an ongoing or project basis
- Engaging an agency or service firm and wanting the scope fixed
- Defining who owns the deliverables once they are paid for
- Setting payment milestones and timelines for a piece of work
What a good service agreement contains
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Scope of services
Exactly what will be delivered, the single most disputed part of any service contract.
Payment terms
Amount, schedule, what triggers each payment, and how expenses are handled.
Intellectual property ownership
Who owns the work product, and when ownership transfers, usually on full payment.
Limitation of liability
A cap on each party’s financial exposure if something goes wrong.
Termination
How either party can end the agreement, and what is owed on exit.
Frequently asked questions
What is a service agreement?
A service agreement is a contract that sets out the work a provider will do for a client, the price, the timeline, and the terms, including who owns the deliverables and how either side can exit.
What is the difference between a service agreement and a contractor agreement?
A service agreement is typically used between businesses for a defined service. An independent contractor agreement focuses on engaging an individual and clarifying they are not an employee.
Who owns the work in a service agreement?
It depends on the IP clause. Many service agreements transfer ownership of deliverables to the client on full payment; review this clause carefully before signing.
LegalAI generates document drafts and is not a law firm. A generated document is a starting point, not legal advice. For high-stakes or regulated matters, have a licensed attorney review the final document.
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