SOW Generator

## Generating a Statement of Work A Statement of Work (SOW) defines exactly what will be delivered in a project — the scope, the timeline, the milestones, and how and when payment happens. This tool assembles those elements into a structured template you can adapt for client engagements, vendor relationships, or internal projects. ## What a Good SOW Contains Clear SOWs head off disputes by removing ambiguity. The generator helps you capture: - **Scope and deliverables** — the specific, tangible outputs the work will produce, stated concretely enough that both sides agree when each is "done." - **Milestones and timeline** — phased checkpoints that mark progress and often gate payments. - **Payment terms** — total cost, schedule (fixed-fee, milestone-based, or time-and-materials), and invoicing cadence. - **Acceptance criteria** — the standard each deliverable must meet to be accepted. ## Why Scope Precision Matters Most project conflict traces back to vague scope. Two practices keep an SOW enforceable: - **Define out-of-scope explicitly.** Stating what you will *not* do is as valuable as stating what you will. - **Tie payment to acceptance.** Linking milestone payments to clearly accepted deliverables protects both parties and keeps cash flow predictable. ### SOW vs. Master Agreement An SOW usually sits under a broader contract (an MSA or services agreement) that governs legal terms like liability and IP. The SOW handles the project-specific execution details. Keeping these layers separate lets you start new projects without renegotiating the whole relationship. ## Important Note This tool produces a template, not legal advice. Review the final document — particularly liability, IP ownership, and termination language — with a qualified attorney before signing, especially for high-value engagements. ## Privacy Everything is assembled locally in your browser. The client names, rates, and deliverable details you enter are never sent to a server, so commercially sensitive terms stay on your machine.