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Statement of Work (SOW) Template

A statement of work defines the specifics of a single project: what will be delivered, by when, and for how much. CalmSign's SOW template gives you a clean, editable block document so scope is clear before work starts. Your client signs from a link with no account, and the SOW is sealed and logged on completion.

No account needed for signers · SHA-256 tamper seal · full audit trail

Who it's for

A good fit when…

  • Agencies and consultancies scoping a project under or alongside an MSA
  • Freelancers who want deliverables and milestones agreed in writing
  • Clients who need a clear, signed definition of project scope and cost
  • Project and delivery teams aligning on timeline and acceptance criteria
Statement of Work
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Statement of Work #SOW-07

This Statement of Work is issued under, and incorporates the terms of, the Master Services Agreement between Bennett Studio LLC and Northwind Trading Co. dated this quarter.

1. Objectives

Provider will redesign the Northwind customer portal, deliver a component library, and support a phased rollout across three markets during the third quarter.

2. Timeline and Fees

The engagement runs for twelve (12) weeks at a fixed fee of $48,000, invoiced in three equal milestones tied to discovery, design, and handoff.

Approver — Full Name *
Enter text…
Client Signature *
Draw or type signature

Illustrative preview — every block is editable before you send.

What's included

Everything in this template

Heading and project title (text inputs)
Parties and effective date (text and date inputs)
Project background and objectives (text block)
Scope of work and deliverables (text block)
Timeline and milestones with key dates (date inputs)
Fees, payment schedule, and acceptance criteria (text block)
Assumptions, dependencies, and change process (text block)
Signature blocks (draw or type) for provider and client with signing order
Sign up and CalmSign seeds this starter template into your account automatically. Edit any block, add your own, then send for signature.

Common questions

Should a SOW sit under a master service agreement?

Often, yes. An MSA sets the overarching terms while each SOW defines a specific project. A SOW can also stand alone for a one-off engagement.

Does my client need an account to sign the SOW?

No. They sign from a unique link in the browser, with no signup or download required.

Can I tailor the deliverables and milestones?

Yes. The SOW is built from editable blocks, so you can adjust scope, dates, fees, and acceptance terms before sending.

How do I prove the signed SOW is unchanged?

On finalization CalmSign computes a SHA-256 hash over an immutable snapshot, so any later change is detectable, and every event is recorded in a timestamped audit trail.

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