Align the project facts
Use the same legal party names, project title, price, currency, dates, and payment schedule across every document. Identify the order of precedence if documents conflict.
Attach the final scope to the agreement or reference it with a version and date.
Separate project and legal terms
The scope should cover outcome, deliverables, exclusions, responsibilities, schedule, fees, revisions, and change control. The contract may address intellectual property, confidentiality, liability, termination, disputes, and governing law.
Do not copy legal clauses from an unrelated jurisdiction or engagement without qualified review.
Confirm authority and records
Make sure the people accepting the documents are authorized to bind their organizations. Keep signed copies, approved changes, invoices, and important project decisions together.
Ask a qualified professional to review material engagements, unusual rights, regulated work, or terms you do not understand.