# STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) & PROJECT PROPOSAL
**Project Name:** Customer Portal Modernization & Next.js Re-Architecture
**Client:** Acme Growth Inc. (San Francisco, CA)
**Consultant:** Horizon Digital Studio LLC (Boulder, CO)
**Effective Date:** November 6, 2026
**Estimated Project Duration:** 6 Weeks
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### 1. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The objective of this engagement is to re-architect Acme's legacy customer account dashboard into a high-performance Next.js application, improving Core Web Vitals, streamlining customer onboarding, and integrating secure Stripe customer billing.
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### 2. IN-SCOPE DELIVERABLES
- **Deliverable 1: Architecture Blueprint & Technical Specification**
- Schema design for PostgreSQL database migrations.
- Component hierarchy diagram and state management architecture.
- **Deliverable 2: Front-End Implementation**
- Fully responsive web UI built with Next.js App Router and Tailwind CSS.
- Implementation of 6 core views: Overview, Analytics, Billing, Team Settings, API Keys, Audit Logs.
- **Deliverable 3: API & Stripe Integration**
- Webhook listener verifying HMAC signatures for Stripe subscription lifecycle.
- Integration with existing GraphQL microservices.
- **Deliverable 4: QA, Testing & Deployment**
- Unit test suite achieving >80% coverage on critical business logic.
- Automated deployment configuration on Vercel and Cloudflare DNS.
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### 3. OUT-OF-SCOPE (EXCLUSIONS)
To prevent project delays, the following items are strictly excluded from this engagement and may be contracted under a separate Work Order:
- Native mobile application development (iOS / Android Swift or Kotlin);
- Migration of legacy database records prior to calendar year 2023;
- Custom third-party ERP integrations (SAP, Oracle NetSuite);
- Ongoing 24/7 server infrastructure on-call maintenance post-warranty period.
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### 4. REVISIONS & CHANGE REQUEST POLICY
- This agreement includes up to **two (2) rounds of revision** per deliverable phase.
- Revisions requested after sign-off or changes exceeding the in-scope specifications will be billed at Consultant's standard hourly rate of **$140.00/hour**, subject to prior written approval from Client.
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### 5. MILESTONE SCHEDULE & PAYMENT TERMS
| Milestone | Deliverables Covered | Estimated Completion | Payment Amount |
| :---: | :--- | :---: | :---: |
| **M1** | Project Kickoff & Technical Architecture Spec | Week 1 | $3,500 (Deposit) |
| **M2** | Front-End UI Views & State Management | Week 3 | $4,500 |
| **M3** | Stripe Billing & API Webhook Integration | Week 5 | $4,500 |
| **M4** | QA Testing, Final Deployment & Handover | Week 6 | $2,500 (Final) |
| **TOTAL** | **Full Project Engagement** | **6 Weeks** | **$15,000 USD** |
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### 6. ACCEPTANCE & SIGN-OFF
Client shall have five (5) business days following delivery of each milestone to review and provide written acceptance. In the absence of written feedback within 5 days, deliverables will be deemed accepted.
**Agreed and Accepted:**
Client Signature: _______________________ Date: ________________
Consultant Signature: ___________________ Date: ________________