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Scope of Work (SOW)

The section of a contract that defines exactly what services or deliverables will be provided, including timelines, formats, revisions allowed, and what's explicitly excluded. A detailed SOW prevents scope creep — the gradual expansion of the project beyond the original agreement.

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