If you provide services to clients, a Service Agreement protects you from scope creep, non-payment, and IP disputes. Here's what it should include.
A Service Agreement is the backbone of any client relationship. Without one, you are exposed to scope creep, payment disputes, and arguments about who owns the work. Here is what a good Service Agreement covers.
A Service Agreement defines the scope of work, payment terms, IP ownership, and what happens if things go wrong. The three most common causes of service disputes are: scope disagreements (the client expected more than you agreed to deliver), non-payment (the client does not pay on time or at all), and IP ownership (who owns the work product). A well-drafted Service Agreement addresses all three head-on.
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