# Send a scope of work that turns every extra into a paid add-on

> The out-of-scope list comes out longer than the in-scope one, and that's the part that protects you.

Fill in your deliverables, timeline and fees. You get a clear scope of work with a detailed out-of-scope list, acceptance criteria and a simple change process, ready for your review.

- Page: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/scope-of-work-with-clear-limits/
- Category: Win more clients
- Made for: Consultants, Coaches
- Works in: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini
- Time: About 20 minutes
- Effort: Just copy and paste
- Note: A draft to check, not legal advice. Have contract terms reviewed before anyone signs.

## The prompt

Fill in the parts in [square brackets], or leave them and the AI will ask you for them.

```text
Draft a statement of work for a [ENGAGEMENT TYPE, e.g. strategy and planning project] with [CLIENT TYPE, e.g. a regional nonprofit]. The goal: [PROJECT GOAL, e.g. a 3-year plan the board approves]. My deliverables, exactly: [YOUR DELIVERABLES]. Timeline: [PROJECT TIMELINE, e.g. March 1 to May 31]. Fees and payment terms: [YOUR FEES]. What the client must provide: [CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES]. Revision rounds: [REVISION ROUNDS, e.g. 2]. Use these sections: overview and goals, in scope, out of scope, deliverables with acceptance criteria, milestones, client responsibilities, fees and payment, and how change requests work. Make the out-of-scope section the most thorough part, listing the extras clients in this kind of project usually expect for free. Use plain, firm, friendly language. Flag any vague wording and any assumption you made. I'll have the final version reviewed before anyone signs it.
```

## Step by step

1. Fill in the engagement details in the prompt.
2. Add any extras your clients usually expect for free to the out-of-scope list.
3. Check every date, quantity and fee against what you agreed.
4. Paste it into your proposal or agreement and have it reviewed.

## What you'll get

A full scope of work draft with eight sections, a thorough out-of-scope list, acceptance criteria per deliverable and flagged vague spots.

## Good to know

**Which AI tools does this work in?** It works in Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini. On this page, Claude and ChatGPT open with your prompt already typed in. A draft to check, not legal advice. Have contract terms reviewed before anyone signs.

**How long does it take?** About 20 minutes. It's rated "Just copy and paste". There are 4 steps, listed above.

**What do I need before I start?** Just your details for 8 blanks: engagement type, client type, project goal, your deliverables, project timeline, your fees, client responsibilities and revision rounds. You can skip any, and your AI will ask for them.

**What will I get back?** A full scope of work draft with eight sections, a thorough out-of-scope list, acceptance criteria per deliverable and flagged vague spots.

Idea spotted on the web, shared by AI Tool Scoop: https://aitoolscoop.com/ai-prompts/consultant-sow-scope-builder/. The prompt is The Solo Creators' own version.

## Go further

Ready-made skills in the Solo Creators AI Studio (https://thesolocreators.com/studio/) that fit this: Website Audit (An evidence-cited, branded audit of any site, ready to hand a client); Board of Advisors (Convene seven AI advisors who debate your decision, vote, and hand back a stress-tested verdict).

From AI Use Cases and Prompts by The Solo Creators: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/. Free to use; please link back to the page when you share it.