Not legal advice. Work with your attorney to finalize liability caps, governing law, and insurance requirements.
What’s Inside
- Tiered scope tables (Stabilize, Grow, Partner)
- Monthly KPI dashboard template
- Out-of-scope pricing language + mini-SOW trigger
- Mutual indemnification + confidentiality carveouts tailored for retainers
1. Scope & Deliverables Template
Tier: [[Stabilize / Grow / Partner]]
Monthly Fee: $[[amount]]
Included Each Month:
- [[Deliverable]] (Owner, cadence)
- [[Deliverable]]
Access Level:
- [[Slack/Email response within X hours]]
- [[Number of live sessions]]
Swap Rules
Client may swap deliverables of similar effort with 5 business days notice. Larger swaps trigger a change request or mini-SOW.
2. KPI Dashboard
| Metric | Baseline | Target | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activation Rate | 42% | 50% | Consultant | \U0001F7E1 |
Include qualitative wins + risks each month to keep leadership engaged.
3. Out-of-Scope & Mini-SOW Language
Work outside this scope is billed at $[[rate]]/hr with 10-hour minimum, or via mini-SOWs starting at $[[amount]]. Consultant will provide a written estimate before commencing additional work.
4. Legal Clauses (Highlights)
- Term: 6-month initial term, auto-renews monthly with 30-day termination.
- Mutual indemnification: see
/resources/consulting-proposal-template/for baseline language to adapt. - Confidentiality & marketing rights: Contractor may reference Client name and results after public launch; detailed data remains confidential.
- Success reviews: Monthly check-ins + quarterly business review required.
Full Web Template
Use the complete, longer-form web template at:
/resources/templates/retainer-agreement-template/