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Freelance Statement of Work (SOW)

Define project scope, deliverables, and payment terms.

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AI Free Tools Editorial

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March 17, 2026

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March 17, 2026

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📋 Template
## Project Scope
Contractor will provide [Service Description] for Client.

## Deliverables
1. [Deliverable 1 description and format]
2. [Deliverable 2 description and format]

## Timeline & Milestones
- Milestone 1: [Deliverable] due by [Date]
- Milestone 2: [Deliverable] due by [Date]

## Compensation
Total Fee: [$Amount]
Payment Schedule: [e.g., 50% upfront, 50% upon completion]

## Revisions
Fee includes [Number] rounds of revisions. Additional revisions billed at [$Rate/hr].

💡 Pro Tip

Always clearly define what is OUT of scope to prevent 'scope creep'.

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