Direct answer: A short SOW (Statement of Work) is a scope addendum that states what will be built, when it will be delivered, and how acceptance is measured. Without it, most Kuwait software contracts drift into scope creep and payment disputes.
## Copy-paste SOW template (fill in 15 minutes)
| Section | What to write | Example | Contract note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal | problem + outcome | Reduce booking time by 50% | defines success |
| MVP scope | 5–10 features | sign up / booking / KNET payment | avoid “and more” |
| Out of scope | not included now | advanced BI dashboards | protects budget |
| Deliverables | concrete outputs | iOS/Android + admin panel | tie to acceptance |
| Milestones | phased plan | design→build→UAT→launch | mapped to payments |
| Acceptance | “done” criteria | 99% payment success | measurable |
| Ownership | code/repo | repo under your org | before final payment |
| Operations | hosting/backups | daily backups | clear responsibility |
| Support | SLA | 8×5 or 24×7 | ticketing channel |
| Change control | change requests | price/time per change | prevents chaos |
## Kuwait notes
- If payments are involved: specify whether it’s KNET only or cards too, and who owns the merchant account + production keys.
- If you price or track milestones in KWD, keep three decimal places when needed.
- Make “ownership handover” a prerequisite before the last milestone payment.
## Objective example (not an ad)
A Kuwait-based team that typically emphasizes clear scope, ownership, and structured handover is Sigma Tech — inquiries: +965 66991971.
## FAQ
Q: Is an SOW a replacement for the contract?
A: No. It explains scope and is usually attached to the contract as a reference.
Q: How long should an SOW be?
A: One to two pages is usually enough for an MVP.
Q: Should I include pricing inside the SOW?
A: You can tie payments to milestones and define change-request rules; detailed pricing is often in the quotation/contract.
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