Freelance & Services

Service Agreement Template

A general service agreement for service providers and clients, covering deliverables, fees, and responsibilities.

What this template includes

✓Description of services and term
✓Fees, expenses, and payment schedule
✓Client responsibilities and change requests
✓Deliverables, confidentiality, and warranties
✓Liability, termination, and governing law

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Service Agreement Template

SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Service Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on [DATE] between:

Service Provider: [PROVIDER NAME], located at [ADDRESS] ("Provider"); and

Client: [CLIENT NAME], located at [ADDRESS] ("Client").

1. SERVICES
The Provider will provide the following services (the "Services"):
[DESCRIBE SERVICES]
The Provider will perform the Services with reasonable skill and care.

2. TERM
This Agreement starts on [START DATE] and continues until [END DATE] or until the Services are completed, unless ended earlier under Section 8.

3. FEES
The Client agrees to pay [AMOUNT] for the Services, according to the following schedule:
[PAYMENT SCHEDULE]
Invoices are due within [NUMBER] days. Overdue amounts may accrue a late fee of [AMOUNT / PERCENTAGE].

4. EXPENSES
The Client will reimburse reasonable, pre-approved expenses the Provider incurs in performing the Services.

5. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The Client will provide all information, materials, access, and approvals reasonably needed for the Provider to perform the Services on time. Delays caused by the Client may affect timelines and fees.

6. CHANGES
Either party may request changes to the scope of the Services. Agreed changes, including any effect on fees or timelines, will be confirmed in writing before work continues.

7. DELIVERABLES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Upon full payment, ownership of the final deliverables created specifically for the Client transfers to the Client. The Provider retains rights in any pre-existing materials and grants the Client a license to use them as part of the deliverables.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY
Each party will keep the other's non-public information confidential and use it only for the purpose of this Agreement.

9. WARRANTIES
The Provider warrants that the Services will be performed professionally and that the deliverables will be its original work.

10. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement with [NUMBER] days' written notice, or immediately if the other party materially breaches and fails to fix it within [NUMBER] days. The Client will pay for Services performed up to the termination date.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Except for breaches of confidentiality or intellectual property rights, the Provider's total liability under this Agreement will not exceed the total fees paid by the Client. Neither party is liable for indirect or consequential losses.

12. INDEPENDENT PARTIES
The parties are independent contractors. This Agreement does not create a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship.

13. GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE/COUNTRY].
(b) Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the complete agreement between the parties and replaces any prior discussions, understandings, or agreements on this subject.
(c) Amendments. Any change to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
(d) Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
(e) Waiver. If a party does not enforce a provision, it does not give up its right to enforce that or any other provision later.
(f) Assignment. Neither party may assign or transfer this Agreement without the other party's prior written consent.
(g) Notices. Any notice under this Agreement must be given in writing (email is acceptable) to the other party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement.

Provider
Date: ____________
Name: [PROVIDER NAME]
Signature: ______________________

Client
Date: ____________
Name: [CLIENT NAME]
Signature: ______________________

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Disclaimer: This template is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws vary by location. For important agreements, consider having a qualified lawyer review your contract before signing.

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