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Client & Service Agreements

Statement of Work (SOW)

One SOW that plugs into your Master Services Agreement — the questionnaire sets the payment structure (flat fee, hourly, or milestones), deliverables, and timeline.

COVERS
  • STATEMENT OF WORK
  • PRODUCTION SERVICES
  • CREATIVE SERVICES
  • and 30 more sections

Pairs with Master Services Agreement.

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STATEMENT OF WORK

This Statement of Work #1 (the “SOW”) is effective as of ____, 202_ (the “Effective Date”) by and between [CONSULTANT ENTITY NAME] (“Consultant”) and [CLIENT], a [type of company] (“Client”) (collectively, the “Parties”), in connection with the specific services (as outlined in this SOW) that Consultant will perform for the benefit of Client. This Statement of Work is a part of that [Master Services] Agreement between Client and Consultant, dated as of ____, 202_.

[The following provides an example scope for a creative agency engaging in production of a photoshoot and creative for a brand. We are providing this scope for exemplary purposes only to show the level of detail that you may want to get into. You will need to modify this scope for your particular services, fee, invoicing, and deliverables. Make sure to delete this clause before using this Statement of Work.]

1. Scope of Services: Consultant will provide the following [creative and production] services with respect to [describe campaign] (collectively “Services”). Exact deliverables (including quantity and format) and timing for delivery of assets to be mutually agreed by the Parties.

PRODUCTION SERVICES

Consultant will coordinate and manage all locations, call sheets, schedules, travel, hotels, ground transport, props, equipment, hiring of subcontractors, crew members, and talent, food and beverage catering, parking and city and county permits in connection with the [describe photo shoot] taking place on [date] (the “Photo Shoot”). Consultant will also manage communications with the crew members and talent during the Photo Shoot and facilitate production calls.

Consultant will be responsible for managing the overall estimated budget for the Phase I Photo Shoot, Phase II Photo Shoot and any additional photo shoots mutually agreed to by the parties) (for each phase, the “Estimated Budget”). For the avoidance of doubt, the Estimated Budget does not include the Consultant’s Creative Fee and reimbursement of any additional expenses, outlined in Section 3 below, and management of the accounts payable with respect to all vendors and subcontractors involved with the Services. As further provided in Sections 2-3 of this SOW, Consultant shall be paid: (i) the Estimated Budget, (ii) the Consultant’s Creative Fee and (iii) additional reimbursable expenses.

CREATIVE SERVICES

This is a professionally drafted starting point, not legal advice for your specific situation. Using it does not create an attorney-client relationship.