Change request for a statement of work
Scope creep is the first cause of disputes on missions. One page records what changes, why, and the effect on milestones, fees and dates, before the work starts.
Statement of work: [title, date] · Client: [Client] · Contractor: [Contractor] · Requested by: [name] · Date: [date]
[Describe the change: what is added, removed or modified.]
[Why the change is needed.]
| Item | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Deliverables | [ ] | [ ] |
| Milestones | [ ] | [ ] |
| Fees | [ ] | [ ] |
| Due dates | [ ] | [ ] |
| Acceptance criteria | [ ] | [ ] |
[New milestone or amended amount to fund on FreelanX: amount and funding date.]
This change request amends the statement of work from the date of the last signature. All other terms remain unchanged. Work on the change starts only after signature [and funding of the new milestone on FreelanX].
For the Client: ______________________ For the Contractor: ______________________
Step by step
- 1Write the change and its impact on each item.
- 2Sign it before starting the extra work.
- 3On FreelanX, add or amend the milestone and fund it.
Questions people ask
Is it free?
Yes. Every template is free to read and copy: no sign-up, no email, no download.
Do I need it on FreelanX?
On FreelanX missions, the contract is created from the brief and signed online, payments are held by FreelanX and released per approved milestone, and invoices are issued automatically. Templates help for work agreed elsewhere, or to prepare a conversation.