Service disputes usually come from vague scope, unclear payment terms and no way out. This template gives small businesses a plain-English draft of a services agreement: the parties, a deliverables schedule with acceptance tests, fees and payment terms, term and renewal, termination, a liability cap, service levels and a signature page.

The sample is a maintenance services agreement between Junipera Manufacturing LLC and a packaging client: a $6,800 monthly retainer for 40 hours, 30-day payment, a 12-month term, 60 days' notice and a liability cap of $122,400. Replace the parties and schedule first, then fees and terms. This is a draft, not legal advice.