Service Agreement: key clauses and how to draft it

What is a service agreement?

A service agreement binds a provider to perform defined work for a client in return for a fee. A clear scope and acceptance criteria prevent unpaid scope creep.

Key clauses every service agreement should include

The clearer the clauses, the fewer the disputes. Make sure at least these elements are covered:

• Provider and client details
• Precise scope of services and deliverables
• Fees, instalments and VAT
• Timeline and delivery dates
• Acceptance and change procedures
• Confidentiality and ownership of outputs
• Each party’s liability and its limits
• Term, termination and notice
• Dispute resolution

Practical tips before signing

• Tie each payment to a defined deliverable.
• State how many revision rounds the price includes.
• Specify who owns source files after payment.
• Start with an approved quotation, then convert it to a contract.

How to create a service agreement in Oqoodi AI

Oqoodi drafts contracts in Arabic and English, collects e-signatures through a secure link, keeps an audit trail of who did what and when, and archives every document for search.

1. Pick the "Service Agreement" template in Oqoodi, or describe your case to the AI assistant and let it draft the text.
2. Enter the parties, amounts and dates, then adjust the clauses to match your deal.
3. Generate an Arabic and an English version when needed and review the wording before sending.
4. Send the e-signature link to the other party, then track and archive the contract from your dashboard.