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Service Agreement

Define the terms of your professional engagement with a comprehensive service agreement. Cover scope, payment, liability, IP ownership, and more — generated by AI in minutes.

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Comprehensive Coverage

Key sections included

Your service agreement covers all the essential provisions.

Recitals and Definitions
Scope of Services
Performance Standards
Deliverables and Acceptance
Compensation and Fee Structure
Payment Terms and Schedule
Term and Renewal
Warranties and Disclaimers
Limitation of Liability
Indemnification
Intellectual Property Ownership
Confidentiality
Termination
Force Majeure
Dispute Resolution
General Provisions and Signature Blocks

Features

Built for your business

Flexible Fee Structures

Support for fixed-price, hourly, retainer, milestone-based, or hybrid payment models with customizable late payment penalties and price adjustment provisions.

Clear Scope & Deliverables

Define detailed scope of work, performance standards, deliverables, acceptance criteria, and revision rounds to prevent scope creep and disputes.

IP Ownership Protection

Specify who owns the work product, how pre-existing IP is handled, and what licenses are granted — critical for any service engagement.

Liability & Indemnification

Set appropriate liability caps, exclude consequential damages, and establish mutual or one-sided indemnification obligations.

Termination Safeguards

Include termination for convenience with notice, termination for cause with cure periods, and clear payment obligations upon early termination.

Professional Formatting

Properly structured with recitals, defined terms, warranties, confidentiality provisions, force majeure, and signature blocks.

How it works

Three simple steps

Answer questions about your business. We generate your service agreement. Download and review.

1

Answer Questions

Fill out a guided questionnaire about your business structure, members, and terms.

2

AI Generates

Our AI creates a comprehensive, legally-structured service agreement customized to your inputs.

3

Download & Review

Download as a Word document. Edit inline or in your preferred word processor. Ready to sign.

Pricing

Choose your plan

Simple, transparent pricing. No hidden fees.

Per Document

$59one-time
  • One service agreement
  • Customized to your business
  • Download as Word document
  • Inline editing
  • Up to 10 regenerations
  • Version history

Annual Plan

Best Value
$149/year
  • Up to 25 documents per year
  • All document types included
  • 10 regenerations per document
  • Download as Word document
  • Inline editing
  • Priority generation

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a service agreement and a contract?

A service agreement is a type of contract specifically designed for professional or business services. It covers the unique aspects of service engagements — scope of work, deliverables, performance standards, and IP ownership — that a general contract template might miss.

Should I use a fixed-price or hourly fee structure?

Fixed-price works best when the scope is well-defined and unlikely to change. Hourly rates are better for ongoing or evolving engagements where the scope may shift. A retainer model suits ongoing advisory relationships. Many engagements use a hybrid approach — fixed price for defined deliverables plus hourly rates for additional work.

Who should own the intellectual property created under the agreement?

In most client-service provider relationships, the client owns the work product (deliverables) created specifically for them. However, the service provider typically retains ownership of their pre-existing tools, frameworks, and methodologies. Our agreement lets you configure IP ownership to match your specific arrangement.

Why do I need a limitation of liability clause?

A limitation of liability caps the maximum amount one party can recover from the other in case of a breach or dispute. Without one, a service provider could face damages far exceeding the fees they earned. The most common cap is the total fees paid under the agreement.

Is this agreement jurisdiction-specific?

This service agreement is drafted to work across jurisdictions. You specify the governing law (the jurisdiction whose laws will apply to interpret the agreement), but the provisions themselves are not tied to any specific state or country. We recommend having a local attorney review the agreement for jurisdiction-specific requirements.

What makes this different from a free service agreement template?

Free templates are generic and often miss critical provisions like IP ownership, limitation of liability, or proper termination mechanics. Our AI generates a fully customized agreement based on your specific engagement — fee structure, deliverables, IP needs, and risk allocation — resulting in a comprehensive, professional document.

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pactdraft.ai is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

pactdraft.ai is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

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