Indian Contract Act, 1872
Governs the formation, performance, and remedies for breach of service contracts.
Clearly define what you deliver.And what you don't.
A comprehensive Service Agreement that defines scope, deliverables, payment milestones, IP ownership, and termination — protecting your revenue and preventing scope creep disputes.
Scope of ServicesPayment MilestonesIP OwnershipTermination Clauses
Rs 3,499
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What we handle for you
A Service Agreement that gives you a legally enforceable contract for every client engagement — protecting your revenue and limiting your liability.
Precise Scope Definition
Define the scope of services with precision to prevent scope creep disputes — listing exact deliverables, revision rounds, formats, and exclusions.
Payment & Milestone Clauses
Structure payment milestones, late payment penalties, and advance payment terms with legal enforceability under the Indian Contract Act and MSME Act.
IP Ownership
Draft IP ownership clauses distinguishing between pre-existing IP and work product — ensuring clear ownership of final deliverables.
Termination & Exit
Include termination for cause and termination for convenience clauses with notice periods — protecting both parties in an early exit.
The 4-Step Drafting Process
From your service model to a master agreement template usable for every client engagement.
01
Share Service Details
Describe the services you provide, your typical client engagement model, payment structure, and any specific clauses you need.
02
Lawyer Prepares the Agreement
Our lawyer drafts a comprehensive Service Agreement covering deliverables, fees, timelines, IP, and dispute resolution.
03
Review & Customise
You review and refine the draft to align with your business model and standard operating procedures.
04
Master Agreement Delivered
Receive a master Service Agreement template ready to use for all client engagements, with a Statement of Work (SOW) addendum structure.
Legal Framework
Service contracts in India are governed by a comprehensive legal framework covering formation, enforcement, IP ownership, and dispute resolution.
Copyright Act, 1957
Governs ownership of creative work products — crucial for design, content, and software service agreements.
Information Technology Act, 2000
Relevant for IT and software service agreements covering data security and liability.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Governs dispute resolution clauses in service agreements opting for arbitration.
Client Success Stories
“Clients were constantly requesting revisions beyond the agreed scope. Our new Service Agreement has a clear deliverables list and revision limit — disputes have dropped to zero since we started using it.”
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Arun Balakrishnan
Bengaluru“We had a client withhold payment claiming the scope wasn't met. The lawyer drafted an agreement with an acceptance criteria clause that makes delivery clear and payment automatic.”
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Deepa Subramaniam
MumbaiFrequently Asked Questions
Stamp Duty Not Included
Government stamp duty charges apply to registered documents and vary by state. These are paid directly to the government and are not part of our service fee. Your advocate will confirm the applicable amount for your state before any document is executed.
A Service Agreement typically covers deliverable-based services with clear outputs, timelines, and acceptance criteria. A Consultancy Agreement is more appropriate for advisory or expert guidance engagements where the output is advice or recommendations, not a defined deliverable.
This is entirely governed by the agreement. Without a specific clause, copyright in creative work belongs to the creator, not the client. A well-drafted IP clause assigns ownership of the final work product to the client while allowing the service provider to retain ownership of pre-existing tools and frameworks.
Yes. A late payment interest clause is enforceable under the Indian Contract Act and the MSME Development Act, which provides for compounding interest on delayed payments to MSMEs.
As specific as possible. Vague scope definitions are the single biggest cause of service disputes. List the exact deliverables, number of revision rounds, formats, and what is explicitly excluded from the scope.