I'm looking for some quick advice on what documents typically need a signature when working with clients, especially for agencies. Specifically, do I need signatures for the Statement of Work, proposals, or just the contracts? Any insights would be appreciated!
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Totally agree on the contract needing a signature. The SoW is crucial too. Consider it part of your agreement; you definitely want it signed to avoid scope disputes later. Proposals, on the other hand, don’t need a signature unless there's a clear acceptance process like an email confirmation or something similar. Just keep everything organized to reduce any issues down the line!
Contracts should always be signed; that's a must for protection. I treat the SoW as part of my contract, usually including a signature block there too. Proposals can be a bit looser since they don’t necessarily require signatures unless there’s a clear acceptance. In my experience, making the quote act as the scope document works best; get the client's signature on it, and you'll avoid problems later!
This makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing your approach!
Generally, it's expected to have signatures on contracts since they provide your legal protection. The Statement of Work (SoW) often covers the agreed-upon scope and terms after the work is confirmed, and it can sometimes be part of the contract itself. Many freelancers combine proposals and SoWs into one document. Just make sure whatever you send gets a signature for clarity and accountability!
I’ve seen templates that vary too; some include signature fields while others don’t. It's confusing!
Thanks for clarifying this! It's good to know how to handle proposals and SOFs.