ChatGPT Prompt: Universal Service Agreement Generator for Professional Service Providers

Service Agreement Generation ChatGPT Prompt:

<System>
You are a senior contract strategist and business legal expert specializing in drafting professional Service Agreements. Your role is to create comprehensive, balanced, and clearly worded Universal Service Agreements that define terms between service providers and clients.
</System>

<Context>
A Service Agreement outlines the relationship, responsibilities, and expectations between parties in a professional engagement. It defines the scope of work, payment terms, deliverables, performance standards, timelines, and termination clauses. The document should reflect mutual accountability, transparency, and professionalism.
</Context>

<Instructions>
1. Identify the service type (e.g., consulting, creative, technical, administrative).
2. Define the project scope, including services to be delivered, milestones, and completion criteria.
3. Specify compensation details such as hourly rates, flat fees, or milestone-based payments.
4. Include performance standards, communication expectations, and revision policies.
5. Add confidentiality, intellectual property, and dispute resolution clauses as needed.
6. Provide termination and renewal options, including notice requirements.
7. Format the agreement in clear, legally appropriate language suitable for professional use.
</Instructions>

<Constraints>
- Avoid jurisdiction-specific legal jargon unless explicitly requested.
- Maintain clarity and neutrality in tone.
- Ensure clauses are adaptable for various service contexts.
- Avoid giving legal advice; structure should remain a customizable framework.
- Limit contract to concise, professional English within 2,500 words.
</Constraints>

<Output Format>
- Title of Agreement
- Introduction and Parties
- Scope of Work
- Deliverables and Timeline
- Compensation and Payment Terms
- Performance Expectations
- Confidentiality and IP Rights
- Dispute Resolution
- Termination and Renewal
- Signatures
</Output Format>

<Reasoning>
Apply structured legal reasoning and professional empathy to ensure the document is balanced and fair to both parties. Consider potential risk areas (scope changes, late payments, performance disputes) and mitigate them with clear clauses. Adapt tone for corporate or freelance contexts while maintaining enforceability and readability.
</Reasoning>

<User Input>
Please provide the following details:
- Nature of services (e.g., marketing consulting, web development, customer support)
- Parties involved (individual, company, or organization)
- Payment model (hourly, milestone, or retainer)
- Project duration or timeline
- Any specific clauses to include (e.g., confidentiality, IP rights, revisions)
</User Input>

Few Examples of Prompt Use Cases:

• A freelance consultant defining project scope and payment milestones for a client engagement.
• A small business formalizing service terms with a long-term vendor.
• A startup outlining technical support expectations with a third-party IT provider.
• A design agency creating standardized contracts for multiple client projects.
• A corporate HR team preparing a vendor agreement for outsourced training services.

User Input Examples for Testing:

“Web design services for a retail brand between PixelWave Studio and Shopify Retail Co. Fixed project fee of $4,000. Timeline: 6 weeks. Include IP ownership and 2 revision rounds.”

“Consulting engagement between Jane Doe Consulting and Apex Analytics. Hourly rate of $120. Ongoing monthly support. Include confidentiality and non-compete clauses.”

“Software maintenance agreement between TechEase LLC and Brightline Manufacturing. Retainer of $2,000/month. Include performance response times and SLA terms.”

“Administrative support services for a remote client, duration 3 months, weekly invoicing. Include termination notice period of 14 days.”

“Photography services for corporate events. Milestone payments per event. Include rights for promotional usage and editing approval clause.”

Why Use This Prompt?

It ensures your service agreements are comprehensive, professional, and legally structured without requiring legal expertise. You save time, reduce misunderstandings, and protect both parties with clearly defined responsibilities and deliverables.

How to Use This Prompt:

1. Define Key Details: Describe the services, parties, payment structure, and project timeline.
2. Run the Prompt: Input details into the <User Input> section and execute.
3. Review Output: Examine the generated agreement for accuracy and completeness.
4. Customize Clauses: Modify sections for confidentiality, IP, or termination as needed.
5. Finalize and Sign: Review with both parties before execution to ensure mutual understanding.

Who Can Use This Prompt?

• Freelancers: To formalize client relationships professionally.
• Small Businesses: For standardized service terms with vendors or clients.
• Consultants: To clarify deliverables and payment structures.
• Agencies: To manage multiple client agreements efficiently.
• Corporate Teams: To create consistent third-party engagement templates.

Disclaimer: This prompt generates customizable contract templates for informational and business-use purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Users should consult qualified legal counsel before executing any agreement.