# ARRC Agency — Example Scope of Work Structure

**SAMPLE DOCUMENT / NOT A SIGNED CONTRACT**

This is a discussion template, not a statement of an existing client's terms, nor legal advice. Scope, contracting identity, rights and commercial provisions must be reviewed before use.

## 1. Parties and project identity
- Client legal name and contracting entity: [confirm]
- Service provider legal name and registration, where applicable: [confirm]
- Project reference and version: [confirm]

## 2. Background and business objective
- Problem or intended business outcome: [describe]
- Primary stakeholder and decision authority: [confirm]

## 3. Included deliverables
| Deliverable | Acceptance criterion | Owner | Review gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| [item] | [observable evidence] | [name] | [approval] |

## 4. Exclusions and assumptions
- Outside the agreed scope: [explicitly list]
- Access, content, approvals and third-party dependencies: [list]
- Not a promise of unreviewed security/compliance certification

## 5. Milestones and communication
- Kickoff prerequisite: signed scope and agreed commercial terms
- Progress review frequency and feedback channel: [agree]
- Milestone schedule and payment reference: [agree separately]

## 6. Change control
- Record the requested change and its reason
- Determine if it is a defect within the original scope or an additional requirement
- Confirm cost/schedule impact and obtain approval before out-of-scope work

## 7. Testing, acceptance and handover
- Testing obligations: [define]
- Client acceptance procedure and response window: [define]
- Final assets, repository, accounts, operating notes and access transfer: [define]

## 8. Support, IP, confidentiality and fees
Refer to the applicable signed agreement. These provisions must not be inferred from this sample.