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What if the client refuses?

Do not start the extra work. Keep delivery on the original scope.

Yes. Copy the Markdown and tailor names, fees, and legal language.

Use the client request classifier to confirm it is a scope change.

Change-order generator

Draft a clear change order for expanded scope: fee, timeline, and acceptance lines you can send today.

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# Change Order

**Date:** August 6, 2026  
**Project:** [Project name]  
**Parties:** [Creative] / [Client]

## Change summary
[Describe the new or expanded work]

## Impact
- **Fee delta:** [e.g. +$1,200 or T&M at $X/hr]
- **Timeline delta:** [e.g. +5 business days]

## What stays in scope
Work already accepted under the original agreement remains unchanged unless listed above.

## Acceptance
By signing below, the Client accepts this Change Order and authorizes the Creative to proceed.

Client: ______________________ Date: __________

Creative: ____________________ Date: __________

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Whenever the request adds deliverables or expands the brief beyond what you agreed. Classify the message first if you are unsure.

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Common questions

Is this a PDF?: v1 exports Markdown. Paste into email/Docs or convert as needed.
What if the client refuses?: Do not start the extra work. Keep delivery on the original scope.
Can I edit the text?: Yes. Copy the Markdown and tailor names, fees, and legal language.
Related tool?: Use the client request classifier to confirm it is a scope change.

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