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Free Client Service Agreement Template

A client service agreement covers the scope, payments, revisions, ownership, liability limits, and sign-off needed to finish a project without scope drift.

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October 2026

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The build starts, decisions stack up fast, and then the hard part hits: keeping scope and timelines from sliding while the client still feels in control of their site and logins. This client service agreement gives you the wording for that moment, covering a staged website rebuild and any add-ons you confirm in writing so both sides know what’s included and what isn’t.

The contract reads in the order a client worries about: what work gets done, how stages get approved, and what happens when content or feedback arrives late and the timeline has to move with it. Headings in Zilla Slab sit over Inter body text, with muted green sections and a rose call to action, so the document feels procedural without turning cold. The later pages answer the questions that usually derail a web project, like who owns the domain and admin access during the work, what “one revision round” means, and what changes cost before anyone starts them... plus what either side owes if the project ends early.

  • It covers our project work for Opens with what the agreement applies to, and ties the contract to any accepted proposal so scope, timing, and pricing match.
  • Scope of work Defines staged delivery and sign-offs, lists deliverables, and says what happens when access, content, or feedback arrives late.
  • Payment States the 50% booking invoice and final 50% handover invoice, gives 14-day terms, and explains when work pauses for overdue payment.
  • Who owns what Keeps the client in control of domain, hosting, and admin logins during the build, and explains what transfers after the final invoice is paid.
  • Ending the project Explains notice in writing, how completed and in-progress work gets paid, and includes the signature block for acceptance.

Inside Plutio, you fill in your names, dates, and any terms that differ from the defaults, then send the agreement for online signature. The signed copy comes back with the client’s acceptance recorded, leaving you with one place to point to when scope, access, or payment timing gets questioned mid-project.

We went from spending hours on every proposal to creating fully customized ones in under 5 minutes. That's not an exaggeration - we timed it.

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What to include in a client service agreement

PartWhat it covers

It covers our project work for

Frames the agreement around a website rebuild and any add-ons confirmed in writing, and says proposals and the contract get read together so the scope and pricing match what was approved.

Scope of work

Explains the staged workflow and sign-offs, and makes the deliverables list the boundary for what’s included unless a written change gets agreed.

Payment

Defines the 50% booking invoice and the final 50% handover invoice, plus 14-day terms and when work pauses if an account goes overdue.

Revisions

Defines a revision round as one consolidated set of feedback per stage, and says extra rounds or changed approvals get priced and scheduled before the work happens.

Who owns what

Keeps domain, hosting, and admin logins in the client’s control throughout the project, and explains what gets handed over after the final invoice is paid and what stays with the provider.

Portfolio

Covers showing the finished site in a portfolio after launch, and gives a written opt-out for private projects or specific details the client doesn’t want shared.

Limits

Defines responsibility for defects caused by the work, excludes issues caused by third parties or later changes, and places content rights and accuracy with the client.

Ending the project

Covers ending the project by written notice, pricing work completed to the end date, handing over current files once the account is up to date, and includes the signature section for acceptance.

Who it is for

Web designers, developers, and small studios running website rebuilds, CMS and WordPress work, frontend development, full-stack development, or e-commerce builds where sign-off and ownership need to stay clear.

The contract in full

It covers our project work for your website rebuild, along with any agreed add-ons we confirm in writing as part of the same project. If you have accepted a proposal from us, that proposal and this agreement should be read together, so the scope, timing, and pricing match what you approved. We run the work in clear stages with sign-off points, and the terms below set out how we both make decisions, keep momentum, and finish with you in control of your site and access.

Scope of work

We will deliver your website rebuild in stages, with a clear sign-off at the end of each stage before we move to the next one. The point of the stages is to keep decisions tidy: requirements first, then structure, then design, then build, then launch.

The deliverables for this project are listed below. Anything not on that list is not included unless we agree it as a change in writing. You are responsible for providing the content and access we need on time. If we are waiting on access, content, or feedback, the timeline moves by the same amount so the sequence of sign-offs stays workable.

* Written requirements list * Wireframes and content map * Approved design comps * Rebuilt website in CMS * Migration and redirects * Handover session and admin access

Payment

To book the website rebuild, we invoice 50% of the total price when the proposal is signed. We schedule the project after that invoice is paid. We invoice the remaining 50% when the finished work is handed over, meaning the rebuilt site is ready for you to take over with admin access and our handover session is booked or completed.

Each invoice is payable within 14 days of its date. If a payment becomes overdue, we will pause work and planned launch activity until the account is up to date, and we will confirm any knock-on timing impact in writing so you always know what moves and why.

Revisions

Each stage includes one revision round, and we treat a revision round as one collected set of changes based on your feedback. For example, after wireframes you send one consolidated note, we update once, and you then approve or request the next revision round as a change. The same applies to design comps before we start build.

If you want additional rounds, or if feedback changes what was already approved (rather than refining it), we will price and schedule that work before we do it. Nothing extra is billed or added to the timeline unless you approve it in writing, so you stay in control of cost and pace.

Who owns what

You keep control of your domain, hosting, and admin logins throughout the website rebuild. We will only access accounts you invite us into, and we will not move ownership of anything away from you.

Once the final invoice is paid, you own the finished site files and designs we created for this project, and we hand over admin access and any agreed deliverables needed to run the site. What we do not hand over are our pre-existing tools, reusable code libraries, internal templates, checklists, and working methods. We may use those again on other projects, but we will not reuse your brand, content, or site-specific design in another client’s work.

Portfolio

After launch, we may show the finished website rebuild as part of our portfolio. That usually means a short case study and screenshots, and we may link to the live site so people can see the work in context.

If you need the project kept private, tell us in writing and we will not publish it. If there is a specific detail you want us to avoid sharing, such as a feature still in progress, internal pages, or performance results, we will follow that request. Even when we do show the work, we do not share your logins, private data, customer lists, or any non-public information you provide during the project.

Limits

We are responsible for delivering the website rebuild described in the scope, using reasonable care, and for fixing defects that are caused by our work and reported to us within a reasonable time after launch. We are not responsible for problems caused by changes made by others after handover, by third-party services you choose (plugins, payment providers, booking platforms, hosting outages), or by access being removed or restricted.

You are responsible for the accuracy and rights of the text, images, product details, prices, and claims you provide. We will flag issues we notice, but you make the final call on what is published. We do not cover indirect losses like missed sales, lost profit, or the cost of your staff time spent dealing with an issue.

Ending the project

Either side can end the project by giving notice in writing. We will agree the notice period with you in writing so it fits the project stage and what is booked in our calendar. If the project ends, you pay for the work completed up to the end date, including any stage that has been approved and any in-progress work we can reasonably evidence.

When the account is up to date, we will hand over what we have completed for the deliverables to that point, along with the current project files needed for you to continue with another team. If we have paid third-party costs on your behalf with your approval, you agree to reimburse those costs as part of the final account.

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Legal Notice: Please consult legal advice and carefully review the content of this contract template before implementing this template in your business.

Questions about this contract template

What should a client service agreement include?

A client service agreement should cover the scope of work, payment terms, how revisions and changes are handled, who owns deliverables, and how the project can be ended. This template also includes sign-off stages for a website rebuild and terms for access and account control.

How do you prevent scope creep in a website rebuild contract?

A contract prevents scope creep by tying the project to a defined deliverables list and saying anything outside that list needs a written change. This agreement also uses stage sign-offs so new requests don’t slip in after earlier work has been approved.

What are typical payment terms for web design and development work?

Many projects split payments between an upfront booking amount and a final payment at handover. This template uses 50% when the proposal is signed and 50% when the rebuilt site is handed over, with invoices due within 14 days and work paused if payment is overdue.

How many revisions should a web project contract include?

A contract needs to define what a “revision round” means so feedback doesn’t become open-ended. This agreement includes one revision round per stage as one consolidated set of changes, and treats extra rounds or changed approvals as priced changes agreed in writing.

Who owns the domain, hosting, and admin logins during a website rebuild?

The safest default is that the client keeps control of domain, hosting, and admin logins throughout the project, and invites the provider into access as needed. This agreement states ownership doesn’t move away from the client at any point.

What happens if a web project is cancelled before launch?

A contract should say how notice works, what gets paid, and what gets handed over if the work stops midstream. This agreement allows either side to end the project with written notice, charges for completed and evidenced work up to the end date, and hands over current files once the account is up to date.

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