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A service agreement spells out exactly what a service provider will deliver, what the client will pay, and when — protecting both sides from disputes over scope and payment.
This generator creates a service agreement covering the service description, fee, payment terms, and duration.
How it works
Enter the service provider's and client's details, describe the services, set the fee and payment terms, and enter the start date (and optional end date). The generator produces a structured agreement with services, compensation, term, independent contractor status, confidentiality, and governing law clauses.
- Enter the service provider's and client's details.
- Describe the services, fee, and payment terms.
- Set the start date and optional end date.
- Generate the agreement and download the signature-ready PDF.
Examples
Net 30 payment terms
A service provider billing $5,000 for a project with Net 30 payment terms gives the client 30 days from invoice to pay in full.
Who should use it
- Formalizing a freelance or consulting engagement with a client.
- Documenting the scope and payment terms for an ongoing service relationship.
Industry applications
- Freelancing and consulting
- Small business services
Advantages
- Covers services, compensation, term, and confidentiality in one document.
- Supports both fixed-term and open-ended (ongoing) engagements.
Limitations
- A general template — highly specialized service arrangements may need custom clauses a lawyer can add.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the service description too vague, which makes it hard to prove what was actually agreed to if a dispute arises.
- Not specifying payment terms clearly, leaving ambiguity about exactly when payment is due.
Best practices
- Be as specific as possible in the service description — clearly defined deliverables and scope are the best protection against "scope creep" disputes later.
Tips
- For ongoing engagements without a fixed end date, leave the end date blank — the agreement will state it continues until the services are completed or either party gives reasonable written notice to terminate.