Scope of Work
Precise description of goods, drawings, specifications, tolerances, and any referenced standards to avoid ambiguity during production and inspection.
A written Fabrication Agreement clarifies technical requirements, pricing, delivery timing, and quality acceptance criteria to reduce disputes and enable predictable project execution.
Use the agreement to set acceptance tests, liability limits, and change-order procedures so responsibilities and costs are clear if plans change.
Precise description of goods, drawings, specifications, tolerances, and any referenced standards to avoid ambiguity during production and inspection.
Unit prices, lump sum or time-and-materials structure, deposit schedule, progress payments, final payment conditions, and interest on late payments.
Delivery schedule, shipping terms (Incoterms or carrier), risk of loss transfer, storage responsibilities, and penalties for late delivery.
Inspection window, acceptance tests, notice of rejection procedures, rework obligations, and remedies for nonconforming goods.
Express warranty language, duration, remedies for breach, limitations of liability, indemnities, and exclusions to allocate defect risk.
Formal change-order process including scope change approval, time and price adjustments, documentation, and signature requirements for modifications.
| Field | Configuration | Purpose | Example values |
|---|---|
| Signature Order | Set sequential or parallel signing as required by contract. |
| Conditional Fields | Show cost or shipping fields only if checkbox selected. |
| Authentication | Require email verification, SMS code, or stronger ID checks. |
| Expiration | Set signing link expiry to limit unauthorized acceptance. |
Ensure the provider offers audit trails, secure storage, and retention controls that meet contractual and regulatory obligations.
Validate drawings and schedule before fabrication begins.
Begin production per approved release documents.
Conduct inspections and document nonconformances.
Perform final acceptance testing and release payment.
Start point for timelines and warranty calculations.
Specific calendar dates for stages and partial deliveries.
Period allowed for buyer to inspect goods after delivery.
Date warranty begins, often upon acceptance.
Date when retention or final invoice must be paid.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Optica standardized templates to reduce turnaround time and ensure consistency in specifications
A small developer processes fabrication contracts online for prefabricated components