What should be included in a service agreement?

A service agreement governs the relationship between a service provider and a client. Whether you're a consultant, agency, or contractor, your service agreement should include these 10 essential clauses:

1. Parties — full legal names and addresses of both sides.

2. Scope of Services — be specific. 'Design website' is too vague; 'Design 5-page Webflow site with 2 rounds of revisions' is enforceable.

3. Payment Terms — total amount, schedule (deposit + milestones or hourly), accepted methods, late fees (1.5%/month is standard).

4. Timeline & Deliverables — start date, milestones, final delivery date. Include consequences for client-caused delays.

5. Revisions Policy — how many rounds are included, hourly rate for additional revisions.

6. IP Ownership — who owns the deliverables before and after final payment? Default: contractor retains rights until paid in full.

7. Confidentiality — protects both parties' sensitive info (mini-NDA built in).

8. Termination — how either party can exit (notice period, kill fee, payment for work-to-date).

9. Liability Limitation — caps your exposure (typically capped at the contract value).

10. Governing Law & Disputes — which state's law applies, and how disputes get resolved (mediation, arbitration, court).

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