Definition
A statement of work is the contractual document defining exactly what a vendor will deliver, including scope, deliverables, timeline, and acceptance criteria.
The SOW is where scope is won or lost. Vague deliverables and missing acceptance criteria become change orders; specific, testable deliverables protect the buyer. Treat the SOW, not the sales deck, as the source of truth.
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