Statement of work (SOW) template
Spell out deliverables, timeline, and milestones with a detailed statement of work you can customize, share securely, and track.
What this template is used for
A statement of work (SOW) defines the specifics of a project — the deliverables, timeline, milestones, and acceptance criteria. It’s often attached to a broader service agreement.
In Documintly you can tailor the SOW to your project, share it securely, and know when your client reviews it.
Key sections typically included
- Project background and objectives
- Detailed scope and deliverables
- Timeline and milestones
- Acceptance criteria
- Pricing and payment schedule
- Assumptions and exclusions
- Approval and signatures
Why use this template
- Remove ambiguity about what’s being delivered
- Tie payments to clear milestones
- Set acceptance criteria everyone agrees on
- Know when your client reviews the SOW
When to use it
Defining project scope
Document deliverables and milestones before kicking off work.
Milestone-based projects
Tie payment to specific, agreed milestones and acceptance criteria.
Attaching to an agreement
Pair a detailed SOW with a service or contractor agreement.
Using this template in Documintly
Start from the template, make it yours, and send it — all in one workspace.
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Open the template
Start from this ready-made template in the Documintly template library — no blank-page guesswork.
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Customize the details
Edit text, add your business and client details, mask anything sensitive, and drop in a signature or QR code where you need one.
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Save as your own document
Saving creates a new document from the template, so the original stays untouched and reusable for next time.
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Share and track
Send it through a secure link and get notified the moment your client views or downloads it.
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