Scope of Services
Define deliverables, exclusions, and how statements of work (SOWs) incorporate and modify the main agreement to avoid ambiguity on responsibilities.
A clear Business Services Main Agreement centralizes obligations, limits risk, and streamlines repeat engagements by defining standard terms once rather than renegotiating per order.
This agreement suits businesses buying repeated services, vendors delivering ongoing professional services, and procurement teams standardizing terms across projects.
Define deliverables, exclusions, and how statements of work (SOWs) incorporate and modify the main agreement to avoid ambiguity on responsibilities.
State rates, invoicing schedule, late fees, expense reimbursement, and any retainers. Include currency, invoicing frequency, and dispute procedures for disputed charges.
Allocate ownership for preexisting IP, newly created work product, and license grants so client and vendor rights are clear for deliverables.
Define confidential information, permitted disclosures, duration of confidentiality obligations, and exceptions such as compelled disclosure.
Set damage caps, carve-outs for willful misconduct, and reciprocal indemnities for third-party claims tied to deliverables or services.
Specify termination for convenience and cause, notice periods, wind-down obligations, and post-termination payment and return of materials.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signing Order | Sequential or parallel as needed |
| Authentication | Email link plus optional SMS code |
| Reminders | Automated email reminders at set intervals |
| Storage | Encrypted cloud storage with version history |
Use a platform that supports secure eSignature workflows, audit trails, and integrates with your CRM or document repository.
Date the last party signs; establishes start of obligations
Date services actually start if different from execution
Follow the contract's Net terms to avoid disputes
Notice period before automatic renewal or termination
Begin after execution for statutory retention tracking
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year limit | Varies | Varies | Varies |