Parties
Identify the legal names and contact details of the service provider and the client, and specify the legal entity if a business is involved.
A clear contract protects both parties by defining services, payment terms, and delivery milestones while establishing remedies for missed deadlines or nonpayment. It also documents client consent to electronic signing and record retention.
The agreement is used by independent writers, staffing firms, and career coaches to standardize engagements and protect payment rights.
It also benefits clients who need clarity on deliverables, timelines, and intellectual property rights before work begins.
Identify the legal names and contact details of the service provider and the client, and specify the legal entity if a business is involved.
Describe the resume package in detail — number of resume versions, cover letters, LinkedIn edits, and any coaching sessions included.
State total price, deposit amount, payment schedule, accepted payment methods, and consequences for late or failed payment.
Set delivery dates, review cycles, and the method of delivery (PDF, DOCX, or other formats) for final materials.
Specify the number of included revisions, scope limits, and extra revision fees or turnaround impacts.
Clarify who owns the final resume, whether templates or notes remain the provider's IP, and any license back to the client.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Field | Required; visible with signer name and date stamp |
| Authentication | Email link or SMS code; use stronger methods for higher risk |
| Reminders | Automatic reminders at configurable intervals |
| Document Retention | Enable secure archival and export in PDF/A if required |
Choose a platform that supports secure transmission, compliant audit trails, and common file formats.
Specify deposit and final payment due dates
Number of business days until first draft delivery
Time allowed for client feedback after delivery
Deadline for terminating without additional fees
How long signed copies are kept
Contract execution and deposit received
Provider sends initial resume draft for review
Provider submits revised version after client feedback
Final files delivered and payment settled
Optica standardized service agreements to reduce onboarding delays and confusion.
A small service provider moved agreements online to capture consent and payment terms consistently.
| 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 | Varies | Varies | Varies |