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Free Service Agreement Template
A service agreement protects both sides of a recurring relationship: it spells out what you will do, how much it costs, how often, and what happens if either party wants out. This free service agreement template covers the clauses a service business actually needs, in plain language. Download it as Word or PDF, fill in the brackets, and have both parties sign. For anything high-value, have a local attorney review it.
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| Agreement date | |
| Effective date |
How to use this service agreement template
- 1
Fill in both parties' details and the agreement and effective dates.
- 2
In Section 1, describe the services, frequency, and scope as specifically as you can. Vague scope is where disputes start.
- 3
Set the payment amount, billing frequency, and terms in Section 3.
- 4
Adjust the term, cancellation notice, and liability clauses to match how you actually work.
- 5
Have both parties sign and keep a copy. For high-value or unusual agreements, have a local attorney review it first.
What a service agreement should include
- Both parties' legal names and contact details
- A clear description of the services and frequency
- The term and start date
- Payment amount, schedule, and late terms
- Scheduling, access, and cancellation terms
- Liability and insurance language
- Signature lines for both parties
Common service agreement mistakes to avoid
- Vague scope that leads to disputes later
- No cancellation or written-notice terms
- Skipping liability and insurance language
- Not having both parties sign and date it
- Using it for high-value deals without an attorney review
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A signed agreement is the start of a recurring relationship, not the end of the paperwork. Smarfle keeps every client's services, recurring schedule, agreements, and billing in one place, auto-generates the recurring invoices, and charges the card on file, so the agreement you sign actually runs itself.
Frequently asked questions
What is a service agreement?+
A service agreement is a contract between a service provider and a client that defines the services, term, payment, scheduling, cancellation, and liability. It protects both sides in an ongoing or recurring relationship.
What should a service agreement include?+
A clear description of the services, the term and start date, payment amount and terms, scheduling and access, cancellation notice, and liability and insurance. This template includes all of those clauses.
Is this service agreement template legally binding?+
A signed agreement is generally binding, but laws vary by state and by industry. This template is a solid starting point in plain language. For high-value or unusual agreements, have a local attorney review it before you use it.
Can I download this service agreement in Word or Google Docs?+
Yes. Download Word for an editable .doc, Print or Save as PDF to send, or Copy to clipboard to paste into Google Docs or Word. Free, no signup.
How do I manage recurring service agreements after signing?+
Smarfle stores each client's agreement, recurring schedule, and billing in one place, generates the recurring invoices automatically, and charges the saved card, so the agreement runs without manual work.
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