General Service Agreement

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DateClient — name / businessService provider — name / businessServices to be providedSchedule / frequencyService locationPrice & payment termsMaterials & equipmentTermTermination noticeGoverning law (state)

Optional clauses

Tick the terms you want. They appear in the document under “Additional terms”.

Late payment interestInterest on invoices paid late, at a modest rate.

Provider carries insuranceProvider maintains liability insurance and shows proof on request.

ConfidentialityEach party keeps the other’s non-public information confidential.

Mutual indemnificationEach party covers third-party claims caused by its own negligence or breach.

Change requests in writingExtra work outside the scope is agreed and priced in writing first.

Good-faith negotiation before legal actionThe parties try to resolve disputes by discussion first.

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Service Agreement

Dated __________. This agreement is between __________ ("Client") and __________ ("Provider").

Services. The Provider will perform the following services: __________ , on the following schedule: __________ , at __________ .

Payment. The Client will pay the Provider as follows: __________ .

Materials and equipment. __________ .

Term and termination. This agreement runs __________ . Either party may terminate with __________ ; the Client pays for services properly performed up to termination.

Standard of work. The Provider will perform the services in a professional and workmanlike manner, in compliance with applicable laws, and is responsible for its own personnel, taxes, and insurance.

Entire agreement. This document is the entire agreement between the parties and may only be changed in writing signed by both. It is governed by the laws of the State of __________ .

Client signature / date

Provider signature / date

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When to use this agreement

Whenever a service is recurring or scheduled: lawn care, house cleaning, snow removal, pool or HVAC maintenance, catering an event, ongoing IT support. The client knows what they're paying for and how to cancel; the provider knows the schedule, the price, and that they get paid for work done.

Hiring a freelancer for a one-off project with deliverables? The independent contractor agreement fits better. Billing for the work afterwards? Pair it with the free invoice template.

Frequently asked questions

What is a service agreement used for?

Any ongoing or one-off service between a client and a provider: lawn care, cleaning, snow removal, pool maintenance, catering, IT support. It puts the scope, schedule, price, and cancellation terms in writing so both sides know exactly what was agreed.

How is this different from an independent contractor agreement?

They overlap, but the emphasis differs. A service agreement centers on the service itself — what gets done, how often, for how much. An independent contractor agreement centers on a freelance engagement with deliverables and IP ownership, and spells out the contractor’s 1099 status. For hiring a freelancer on a project, use the contractor agreement; for recurring or scheduled services, this one.

Can either party cancel the agreement?

Yes — under the terms you set in the termination clause. This template lets both parties end the agreement with written notice (30 days is common), with the client paying for services properly performed up to that date.

Is a service agreement legally binding?

A signed agreement with clear services, price, and terms is generally a binding contract. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or regulated services, have an attorney review it.