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Service Agreement
One bad file with 'muffled' audio will eat your hourly rate alive while you blow out your eardrums for pennies. If you leak a private deposition because your contract was weak, they'll sue you into the stone age.
Pro Contractor Tip
Include a 'Poor Audio Quality Surcharge' to protect your time when the client hands you a recording made in a crowded dive bar.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Transcriptionist, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Transcriptionist services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Initial Audio File Audit
- Verbatim Scripting
- Speaker Identification Tagging
- Timestamp Insertion
- Technical Terminology Scrub
- Secure Data Purge
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Transcriptionist services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do when a 'one-hour' file turns out to be three hours of crosstalk?
You don't start until you've verified the file length; a solid contract defines the 'Per Audio Minute' rate so your paycheck scales with their mess.
How do I stop a client from ghosting me after I send the final transcript?
Never hand over the final, unwatermarked file without a 'Payment Upon Delivery' clause or a hefty upfront deposit to keep them honest.
The client wants me to research every obscure medical term for free—how do I fix this?
Set a 'Scope of Research' limit in your agreement; if they want a specialized glossary, the contract ensures they pay the premium for that extra brain work.