# Statement of Work — Scoped AI/ML Project

**Template · PrismBase AI LLC**

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## 1. Parties

**Provider:** PrismBase AI LLC ("PrismBase")  
**Client:** [Client legal name]  
**Effective date:** [Date]

## 2. Scope

PrismBase will design, build, and deploy [describe system—e.g., fraud detection pipeline, RAG API, MLOps platform] according to the specifications in Appendix A.

**Out of scope:** [List explicitly—e.g., SOC 2 certification, multi-BU rollout, ongoing 24/7 support unless retainer]

## 3. Production Standard

This engagement is governed by the PrismBase Production Standard. Deliverables are production artifacts—not recommendations for Client to implement separately.

**Target timeline:** [6–10] weeks from kickoff to production acceptance.

**KPI targets:**

| Metric | Baseline | Target | Measurement method |
|--------|----------|--------|-------------------|
| [e.g., p99 latency] | | | |
| [e.g., fraud catch rate] | | | |

## 4. Deliverables

- Deployed system in Client's agreed environment
- CI/CD pipeline and automated tests
- Monitoring dashboards and alerting
- Model cards / system documentation (where AI is involved)
- Incident and operational runbooks
- Knowledge transfer session(s)

Acceptance criteria: signed **Production Deliverable Checklist** (Appendix B).

## 5. Fees & payment

**Fixed fee:** $[amount] USD  
**Payment schedule:** [e.g., 40% kickoff / 40% staging deploy / 20% production acceptance]

## 6. Intellectual property

Client owns all deliverables, code, models, and documentation produced under this SOW upon final payment. PrismBase retains rights to pre-existing tools, libraries, and general methodologies not specific to Client's confidential data.

## 7. Client responsibilities

- Timely access to systems, data, and stakeholders
- Designated technical point of contact
- Review and feedback within [5] business days of milestone delivery

## 8. Change control

Scope changes require written change order with timeline and fee impact.

## 9. Termination

Either party may terminate with [14] days written notice. Client pays for work completed through termination date.

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**Appendix A — Technical specification**  
[Detailed scope]

**Appendix B — Production Deliverable Checklist**  
(See separate template)

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**PrismBase AI LLC**  
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ___________

**Client**  
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ___________