Verify the trigger against the agreement
An added deliverable is a new output, format, page, campaign, file, version, or asset not listed in the approved scope.
- A client adds a page or asset
- One format expands into several
- A new channel needs adapted work
Complete the approval record
Use the sample below for the stated request, not as a substitute for checking what the agreement already includes. Stay factual and avoid blame.
- Replace placeholders with facts from the approved project
- State fee and timing impact together
- Name the person or reply that counts as approval
- Record approval before changing the work plan
Copy-and-customize wording
Use this as a practical starting point. Replace every placeholder with a fact from the approved project.
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The project includes [deliverables]. Adding [new deliverable] is [fee] and moves final delivery to [date]. I can add it now or schedule it as phase two after the current work ships.
How to apply it
- Replace placeholders with facts from the approved project
- State fee and timing impact together
- Name the person or reply that counts as approval
- Record approval before changing the work plan
Use with care
- Stay factual and avoid blame
- Quote one clear fee and schedule outcome
- Do not start while approval is ambiguous
Frequently asked questions
- When should I use this wording?
- Name the additional deliverable separately from the current package, quote its fee and delivery impact, and preserve the original plan until approval.
- Is this legal advice?
- No. This is practical business wording, not legal advice. Adapt it to your agreement and ask a qualified lawyer about legal requirements in your jurisdiction.
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