Frequently Asked Questions
What is a scope of work (SOW) document?
A scope of work defines exactly what a project includes: deliverables, milestones, timeline, responsibilities of each party, acceptance criteria, and what is explicitly out of scope. For freelancers and agencies it is the document that prevents scope creep.
What is the difference between an SOW and a contract?
The SOW defines the work; the contract defines the legal terms (liability, IP, payment terms, termination). The SOW is usually an attachment to the contract. This generator drafts the work definition portion.
How detailed should a scope of work be?
Detailed enough that a stranger could tell whether a request is in or out of scope. List deliverables with acceptance criteria, and always include an explicit "out of scope" section — it is the most valuable paragraph when a client asks for "one more thing."
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