Can I update the SOW content and keep the same template structure?

Yes. Edit the sample in your document editor, export the updated version as a PDF, and upload it to Inkly when it is ready for signature.

Can team members share SOW templates?

Yes. Templates saved in a team workspace are accessible to all members of that workspace.

How many recipients can sign a SOW template?

You can add as many recipients as the document requires and assign specific fields to each person.

Are Inkly signatures legally binding?

Inkly is designed for ESIGN and UETA compliant electronic signature workflows. This is general information, not legal advice, so review sensitive use cases with counsel.

Can I download an audit trail?

Yes. Inkly keeps document activity and completion details so teams can download evidence for signed documents.

Document template

Free statement of work template for client projects

Map the work before it starts: deliverables, timing, fees, acceptance, and client sign-off.

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Last reviewed: June 17, 2026

Inkly workflow

Send, sign, track

1Download and customize the starter SOW
2Export the finished document as a PDF
3Upload it to Inkly and place signature fields
4Send for signature, and get notified when it's signed

Who it's for: Consultants, agencies, freelancers, and any service provider who sends statements of work at the start of each new project engagement.

A statement of work is usually the document that turns a project conversation into a clear scope. It should explain what will be delivered, when it will happen, what it costs, and who needs to approve the work before it begins.

Start from our downloadable starter SOW. Customize the sample language in your editor, export the final version as a PDF, then upload it to Inkly to place signature and date fields. Your client signs from a browser link, and you get the completed document back when it's done.

Sample template

Statement of work starter template

A project-focused starter document for outlining scope, deliverables, timeline, fees, acceptance, and signature blocks.

Sample templates are starting points, not legal advice. Customize the language for your business and ask a qualified professional to review important documents.

statement-of-work-template

DOCX and PDF included

Project scope and deliverables
Timeline and payment placeholders
Client approval and signature blocks

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What you'll send

Fixed-fee project SOWs
Retainer engagement scopes
Consulting deliverable documents
Agency project agreements
Freelance project contracts

Common challenges

Placing the same signature fields on every new SOW version instead of reusing a setup
Inconsistent signing fields across SOWs sent by different team members
Spending time on administrative setup when the document content is the only thing that changes

Best for

Professionals who send SOWs for every new project
Teams where multiple people send SOWs and need a consistent structure
Anyone who wants to reduce setup time on routine documents

Not best for

Teams that need to generate SOW content or populate project data inside the tool
Organizations that require legally complex signature routing or approval chains

Security and compliance

Security built into
every signature.

Documents are encrypted, every signer is accounted for, and each step is recorded in a tamper-evident trail you can download anytime.

Identity verified

ESIGN & UETA compliant

Every signature carries intent, attribution, and a tamper-evident audit trail.

Client

TLS

Inkly

Encryption everywhere

AES-256 protects stored files. SHA-256 hashes make signed PDFs tamper-evident.

Independently audited

SOC 2 infrastructure

Runs on independently audited, SOC 2 Type II–compliant infrastructure.

→Signed PDF

Downloadable audit trail

View, signing, and completion events are captured in a Certificate of Completion.

Pricing

Plans that scale with
your signature volume.

Start free for your first 5 documents. Upgrade when your contracts pick up speed.

Save up to 20% with annual billing

Free

Free forever for light, personal signing.

5 sent documents per 30 days
Upload, prepare, and send PDFs
Email signing links
Completion notices
Basic sender status
Finalized PDF download
Tamper-evident audit trail
14-day document retention

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Pro

Unlimited signing for individuals.

/month

Everything in Free
Unlimited sent documents
Unlimited personal templates
Unlimited document retention
Open notifications
Signing reminders
Personal message in signing invites
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Teams

For growing teams that close together.

/month

+$10/mo per extra user

5 team members included
Everything in Pro
Shared workspace documents
Shared workspace templates
Teammate invitations
Admin and member roles
Seat management
Centralized billing
Team-visible activity
Save $108 per year

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FAQ

Common questions

Short, practical answers to what teams ask before they start sending.

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