Commercial
Statement of Work (SOW)
Statement of Work
A specific project under an MSA umbrella.
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An SOW reduces scope creep by 55 % compared to a verbal agreement
Teams with a clear SOW deliver on time 42 % more often
The average SOW is approved 3× faster digitally than on paper
Define scope, deliverables, timeline and price. AI generates the SOW per project type and sector.
Legal context
An SOW is a supplement contract to an MSA. Its legal force depends on the governing MSA. Electronic signing of an SOW is equally valid as signing the MSA itself.
Commercial Code § 269(2) — supplement to MSA; eIDAS Art. 25(1)
Legal basis & glossaryWhen to use a Statement of Work (SOW)
- At the start of each new project under an MSA
- When you need to approve scope without renegotiating terms
- When extending an existing project with a new module or phase
- For internal projects requiring a written brief
What you get
- Deliverables and milestones
- Timeline and deadlines
- Fix or T&M pricing
- Acceptance procedure
How it works
From idea to signature
Deliverables and milestones
Timeline and deadlines
Fix or T&M pricing
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Statement of Work (SOW)
It depends on the MSA. If the MSA defines SOW signing authorities, a different authorised representative can sign.
Glossary
Key terms in e-signature and contract law — with links to definitions.
Contract for Work A contract for work is a contract type under § 536 et seq. of the Slovak Commercial Code (or § 631 of the Civil Code), where the contractor undertakes to perform work and the client undertakes to pay the price. NDA An NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) is a contract in which one or both parties undertake to maintain the confidentiality of shared information. Audit Trail An audit trail is a chronological record of all events related to a document — who opened, signed or declined it — including timestamps and IP addresses. Electronic Signature An electronic signature is any electronic expression of consent to a document's content — from a scanned handwritten signature to a cryptographically secured qualified signature. Advanced Electronic Signature An advanced electronic signature (AdES) is a level of e-signature under eIDAS that is uniquely linked to the signatory, enables verification of their identity and detects any alteration of the document after signing. eIDAS eIDAS is a regulation of the European Parliament and Council creating a unified legal framework for electronic identification and trust services across the EU.
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Typical roles
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Developers & software firms
IP clauses, acceptance procedures, SLA — all tailored to the project via AI.
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Share terms safely with clients. AI personalizes the content, you only add signers.
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Employment contract
Freelancer (contractor) agreement
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License agreement
Consulting agreement
Master Service Agreement
Power of attorney
GDPR consent
Property reservation
Terms of Service
Partnership / shareholders' agreement
Share transfer agreement
Letter of Intent (LOI)
Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
Non-compete agreement
Settlement agreement
Internship agreement
Vendor agreement
SLA — Service Level Agreement
Agency agreement
Distribution agreement
Subscription agreement
Maintenance agreement
Influencer agreement
Photo / video release form
Event contract
Coaching agreement
Investment agreement
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Subcontractor agreement
Donation agreement
Franchise agreement
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