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General Service Agreement

Standard agreement for providing professional services.

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# SERVICE AGREEMENT

**Effective Date:** {{effective_date}}

This Service Agreement is entered into by:

**Service Provider:**
{{provider_name}}
{{provider_address}}
{{provider_phone}}
{{provider_email}}

**Client:**
{{client_name}}
{{client_address}}
{{client_phone}}
{{client_email}}

## 1. SERVICES

The Service Provider agrees to provide the following services:

{{services_description}}

## 2. DELIVERABLES

{{deliverables}}

## 3. TIMELINE

**Start Date:** {{start_date}}
**Completion Date:** {{completion_date}}

Key milestones:
{{milestones}}

## 4. COMPENSATION

**Total Fee:** {{total_fee}}
**Payment Schedule:** {{payment_schedule}}
**Payment Method:** {{payment_method}}

## 5. EXPENSES

{{expense_terms}}

## 6. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Client agrees to:

{{client_responsibilities}}

## 7. REVISIONS AND CHANGES

{{revision_policy}}

Changes to scope must be agreed upon in writing and may affect timeline and cost.

## 8. OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

{{ip_terms}}

## 9. CONFIDENTIALITY

Both parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary information shared during this engagement.

## 10. WARRANTIES

The Service Provider warrants that:
- Services will be performed professionally
- Work will meet industry standards
- Provider has the right to provide these services

## 11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

{{liability_terms}}

## 12. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate with {{notice_period}} written notice. Upon termination:
- Client pays for all work completed
- Provider delivers all completed work
- Both parties return confidential materials

## 13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

{{dispute_resolution}}

## 14. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of {{governing_state}}.

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**SERVICE PROVIDER**

Signature: {{provider_signature}}
Name: {{provider_name}}
Date: {{provider_date}}

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**CLIENT**

Signature: {{client_signature}}
Name: {{client_signer_name}}
Title: {{client_signer_title}}
Date: {{client_date}}

Template Variables

This template uses the following variables. When you create a contract from this template, you'll fill in values for each one.

{{client_address}}{{client_date}}{{client_email}}{{client_name}}{{client_phone}}{{client_responsibilities}}{{client_signature}}{{client_signer_name}}{{client_signer_title}}{{completion_date}}{{deliverables}}{{dispute_resolution}}{{effective_date}}{{expense_terms}}{{governing_state}}{{ip_terms}}{{liability_terms}}{{milestones}}{{notice_period}}{{payment_method}}{{payment_schedule}}{{provider_address}}{{provider_date}}{{provider_email}}{{provider_name}}{{provider_phone}}{{provider_signature}}{{revision_policy}}{{services_description}}{{start_date}}{{total_fee}}

How to Use This Template

  1. Create a free APISign account (20 free contracts, no card)
  2. In Templates, choose Create Template, then Browse Template Library, and pick this template
  3. Check each variable's type on the Variables tab and save
  4. Create a contract from it, fill in the values and send it

Or copy the content above and use it anywhere. See Creating Templates for how variables and signature fields work.

Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before using any legal document.