// scope
This is a TEMPLATE. The actual scope, fees, and timeline of an engagement are described in the SoW the Parties sign together. Where this template conflicts with a signed SoW, the signed SoW controls. Each SoW is incorporated into the MSA between empowered.guru, LLC and the Client.
Template · Last reviewed: August 16, 2026 · v2.4
This Statement of Work (the "SoW") is issued under and governed by the Master Services Agreement (the "MSA") between empowered.guru, LLC (the "Company") and the Client identified below. Capitalized terms not defined here have the meanings given in the MSA.
1. Reference
SoW # ________ Effective Date: ________ MSA Effective: ________ (or "to be signed concurrently") Engagement ID: ________ (used for invoicing and ticketing)
2. Engagement summary
Engagement name: ________________________________________
Client: ________________________________________
Project sponsor: Name, title, email, phone
Company lead: Name, title, email, phone
Engagement type: [ ] Consulting [ ] Software build
[ ] Managed service [ ] Training & customization
Start date: ________
End date: ________ (or "until completed")
Location: [ ] Remote [ ] On-site (Client site) [ ] Hybrid3. Scope of services
Describe the work in scope. Use plain language. Anything not listed is out of scope and requires a change order (Section 10).
3.1 ________________________________________________________ 3.2 ________________________________________________________ 3.3 ________________________________________________________ 3.4 ________________________________________________________ OUT OF SCOPE (initial list): - ________________________________________________________ - ________________________________________________________
4. Deliverables
List each Deliverable, its format, and any acceptance criteria.
D-1 ________________________ Format: _________ Acceptance: ____________ D-2 ________________________ Format: _________ Acceptance: ____________ D-3 ________________________ Format: _________ Acceptance: ____________
5. Timeline and milestones
| Milestone | Description | Target date | Payment trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-1 | Kickoff and discovery complete | ________ | ________ |
| M-2 | Design / architecture sign-off | ________ | ________ |
| M-3 | First deliverable in production | ________ | ________ |
| M-4 | Final acceptance / hand-back | ________ | ________ |
6. Fees and payment schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed fee | $________ | For the deliverables in Section 4. |
| Retainer | $________ / month | For ongoing managed services. |
| Time and materials | $________ / hour or / day | For out-of-scope work authorized in writing. |
| Hardware pass-through | Cost + 0% | Approved hardware, software licenses, and third-party services. |
Payment schedule: ________ (e.g., "30% on signing, 30% on M-3, 40% on M-4" or "monthly in advance on the first business day"). Net 30 from invoice. Disputes per MSA §7.
7. Acceptance
Each Deliverable is subject to a 10-business-day acceptance period starting on delivery. The Client will be deemed to have accepted the Deliverable unless it provides written notice of non-conformance within that period, identifying the specific failure and the acceptance criterion not met. The Company will cure confirmed non-conformances within 10 business days at no additional charge.
8. Personnel and location
Company team (initial):
- Lead: ______________________ ________% ________ days/wk
- Engineer(s): ______________________ ________% ________ days/wk
- Specialist(s): ______________________ ________% ________ days/wk
Subcontractors permitted: [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, list categories: ________________________________________________
On-site requirement: [ ] None [ ] Quarterly [ ] ________
Location: ____________________
Travel & lodging reimbursed at cost per MSA §6.9. Client materials and access
The Client will provide: - Accounts/access: ________________________________________________ - Source data: ________________________________________________ - Subject experts: ________________________________________________ - Decision SLA: _____ business days for Client decisions Late decisions extend milestone dates day-for-day.
10. Change control
Any change to scope, deliverables, timeline, or fees requires a written change order signed by both Parties. A change order template is below.
Change Order #________ Description: ______________________________________________________ Impact (scope): __________________________________________________ Impact (timeline): ________________________________________________ Impact (fees): ____________________________________________________ New total: _______________________________________________________ Signatures: Client: ________________________ Company: ________________________ Date: ________________________ Date: ________________________
11. Data protection
Personal data processed under this SoW is processed under the Data Processing Agreement incorporated in the MSA. Specifics for this engagement:
Categories of personal data: ____________________________________
Categories of data subjects: ____________________________________
Processing purpose: ____________________________________
Retention period: ____________________________________
Subprocessors added by this SoW:
____________________________________
____________________________________
[ ] Business Associate Agreement (BAA) attached, where PHI is involved.
[ ] Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) Annexes I-III attached, where
personal data is transferred outside the EEA / UK.12. Service level and support tier
Service tier: [ ] Standard [ ] Business [ ] Sovereign Support tier: [ ] Standard [ ] Business [ ] Sovereign Target uptime: ____% per Service Level Agreement Maintenance window: per Service Level Agreement for the chosen tier Status page: status.empowered.guru (or dedicated URL for Sovereign) Service credits per the Service Level Agreement apply.
13. Intellectual property and licenses
Deliverables assigned to Client per MSA §8.2, subject to final payment. Background IP licensed per MSA §8.1. Open-source components with notable obligations: - ________________________ License: ________ Notes: _______________ - ________________________ License: ________ Notes: _______________ Model weights / models delivered under this SoW: - ________________________ License: ________ Notes: _______________ - ________________________ License: ________ Notes: _______________ Third-party content used in deliverables: - ________________________ Source: ________ License: _____________ Client retains all right, title, and interest in Client Materials.
14. Confidential information
Each Party will protect the other's Confidential Information per MSA §10. If a separate mutual NDA was signed, it remains in effect alongside this SoW; where they conflict on the same subject matter, the more protective provision controls.
15. Assumptions and dependencies
Assumptions (initial): - ______________________________________________________________ - ______________________________________________________________ - ______________________________________________________________ Dependencies on the Client: - ______________________________________________________________ - ______________________________________________________________ Dependencies on third parties: - ______________________________________________________________
16. Risks and mitigations
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ________ | Low / Med / High | Low / Med / High | ________ |
| ________ | Low / Med / High | Low / Med / High | ________ |
17. Miscellaneous
- This SoW is governed by the MSA and is incorporated into it.
- Notices under this SoW may be sent by email to the project contacts unless a Party specifies a different address for formal notice.
- Headings are for convenience only.
18. Signatures
empowered.guru, LLC [CLIENT LEGAL NAME] By: ________________________ By: ________________________ Name: Brian Marvin Name: ______________________ Title: Managing Member Title: _____________________ Date: ___________________ Date: _____________________ Email: legal@empowered.guru Email: ___________________
To request a draft SoW for a specific engagement, email legal@empowered.guru or use our contact form.