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Service agreement template
Service agreement: A service agreement is a contract in which a provider agrees to perform services for a client in return for a fee, setting out scope, payment, term and liability.
Fill in the terms and send it for e-signature in minutes.
Use this template freeWhen to use a service agreement
- Ongoing support, maintenance or managed services
- Monthly professional services
- Any business-to-business service relationship
Service agreement template: clause-by-clause outline
Sample starting wording for each clause. Replace the text in [brackets] with your details.
Services
The Provider will deliver [services] with reasonable skill and care.
Fees
The Client will pay [amount] per month plus applicable taxes. The Provider invoices monthly in advance.
Payment terms
Invoices are due within [30] days of receipt. Late amounts carry interest at [1]% per month.
Term and renewal
The initial term is [12] months, then continues month to month until either party ends it.
Ending the agreement
Either party may end this Agreement on [30] days’ written notice, or immediately if the other materially breaches and does not fix it within [15] days.
Limitation of liability
Neither party is liable for indirect loss. Each party’s total liability is capped at the fees paid in the [12] months before the claim.
Governing law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [jurisdiction].
What to check before you sign
- Is the scope specific enough to avoid disputes?
- Do payment days and late interest match your playbook?
- Does the agreement renew automatically, and when must notice be given?
How to send a service agreement for e-signature
- Start from the built-in template. Fill in the parties and terms; the contract and its plain-language review write themselves.
- Check it against your playbook. Points outside your positions are flagged, and approval rules route it to Legal when needed.
- Send it by email. Signers get a plain-language review and a secure link, sign on any device in the order you set, and can suggest changes as tracked changes.
- Keep the signed PDF. Everyone receives it with a certificate of completion, and key dates go to Upcoming with reminders.
Service agreement template: frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a service agreement and an MSA?
A service agreement covers one service relationship end to end. An MSA sets general terms once, with individual projects ordered through statements of work.
Should a service agreement renew automatically?
Auto-renewal suits ongoing services, but track the notice deadline so you can renegotiate or exit in time.
Is an electronically signed service agreement legally binding?
In most countries, yes. E-signatures are recognised for commercial contracts under laws such as the ESIGN Act (US), eIDAS (EU), the Electronic Communications Act (UK) and the Information Technology Act (India). econtracts.ai adds a certificate of completion with each signer’s identity check and a fingerprint of the signed content.
Can I get a service agreement I received reviewed?
Yes. Upload it to econtracts.ai and you get a plain-language review: key dates, money and points to check, each quoting the clause it comes from.
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This outline is a starting point for discussion, not legal advice, and it is not a complete contract. Laws differ by country and sector; have a qualified lawyer review contracts that matter.