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Freelance Project Scope Template

Document deliverables, responsibilities, milestones, revisions, exclusions, approvals, and the process for requested changes.

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Use it for the right moment.

Use this before work begins and whenever a proposal needs clearer operational boundaries.

Describe outputs that can be inspected or approved, not vague effort.
Name what the client must provide and the effect of delayed access or feedback.
Attach the final scope to the agreement or approval record used for the project.

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PROJECT SCOPE

Project: [Project name]
Client: [Client name]
Freelancer: [Your name or business]
Scope date: [Date]

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this project is to [specific outcome]. Success will be evaluated using [approval criteria or measurable result].

DELIVERABLES

1. [Deliverable]
   Format: [File, access, page, session, or other format]
   Included: [Important components]
   Approval criteria: [What makes this complete]

2. [Deliverable]
   Format: [Format]
   Included: [Important components]
   Approval criteria: [What makes this complete]

CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The client will provide:
- [Access, source files, brand assets, information, or approvals]
- [Named decision maker and feedback process]
- [Response time expected for reviews]

TIMELINE AND MILESTONES

Kickoff condition: [Payment, signed agreement, and required inputs]
Milestone: [Date or duration] - [Output or decision]
Milestone: [Date or duration] - [Output or decision]
Final delivery: [Date or duration]

REVIEWS AND REVISIONS

Included review rounds: [Number]
Feedback should be: [Consolidated, written, or supplied by one contact]
Additional revisions are priced at: [Rate or change quote process]

OUT OF SCOPE

- [Excluded service, file, feature, or responsibility]
- [Work that requires a separate estimate]
- [Ongoing support after the stated handover period]

CHANGE REQUESTS

A request that changes a deliverable, assumption, timeline, or approval criterion will be documented before the extra work begins. The update will state the added fee, schedule effect, and approval required.

ACCEPTANCE

A deliverable is accepted when [written approval, stated criteria, or review period condition].

Review before you send.

Check names, dates, currency, scope, payment instructions, attachments, and promises. Keep a copy of the final version and the client approval.