Work order
A work order is a short document that orders one specific job under a master agreement. It sets out the work, the timeline, the price and who does it, while the master agreement holds the legal terms that apply to every work order.
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The specific scope of the Services to be provided by Siegfried will be set forth in separate work orders as mutually agreed by the parties (each a Work Order) which shall be in substantially the same format as the work order template attached hereto as Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by this reference. Each Work Order shall be subject to the terms of this MSA Attachment No. 4 and the Agreement.
Exhibit A
Work Order Template
Work Order #____
This Work Order #___ (this Work Order) is entered into as of _________________ (Effective Date) between ACADIA Pharmaceuticals GmbH (ACADIA) and [Siegfried Evionnaz SA or Siegfried AG] (Siegfried). This Work Order is subject to the terms of the MSA Attachment No. 4 effective January 1, 2017 between the parties and the Master Services Agreement dated December 15, 2016 between ACADIA and Siegfried AG.
The parties hereby agree that Siegfried will perform the following stability study-related Services for ACADIA for a total cost not to exceed the “Work Order Amount” specified below:
Scope of Services:
• Stability Study Scope: o Define Product or Intermediate name and part number o Define subject campaign or lot numbers o Define stability study site (Evionnaz or Zofingen) o Duration of study for # of batch at standard condition []. o Duration of study for # of batch/es at accelerated conditions. o Define Test Points
o Define Testing Required for Stability []. o T = 0 testing will occur at product release. o Define Standard packaging [] o Initiation will occur within []Each Work Order shall include the total cost of Services to be provided under each such Work Order, which amount shall not be exceeded without ACADIA’s prior written consent.
Work Orders, Nature of Work. (a) Work Orders The details of each Project under this Master Agreement shall be separately specified in writing in a work order signed by each Party (together with any Change Order with respect thereto, a “Work Order”). Each Work Order will include, as applicable, the Protocol title or project description, a description of the Services to be performed by THERAPEUTICS, the specifications of the applicable Study Drug including the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, the estimated timeline, budget and payment schedule and such other terms as shall be agreed upon by the Parties. The terms of this Master Agreement shall be automatically incorporated into the terms of any Work Order. This Master Agreement and each Work Order, independent from other Work Orders, constitute the entire agreement for a Project. To the extent any terms or provisions of a Work Order conflict with the terms and provisions of this Master Agreement, the terms and provisions of this Master Agreement shall control, unless otherwise expressly set forth in the Work Order.
Work Order Compensation (a) Unless otherwise provided for and agreed to in a particular Work Order, the following shall apply with respect to all payments by QUOIN for Services under a Work Order: (i) THERAPEUTICS will be compensated for its Services, itemized expenses, and pass- through costs, net of discounts, incurred in the performance of the Services pursuant to the budget and payment schedule set forth in each respective Work Order.
Work Order means a document (in substantially the same form as that set out in Schedule 1) which has been issued by Quotient and agreed by both Parties as envisaged under Clause 2.1.
Either Party may terminate a specific Work Order (and the Research), forthwith by giving notice in writing to the other party, if such party is in material breach of that Work Order and (where the breach is capable of remedy) fails to remedy the same within thirty (30) days of a request specifying the breach and requiring it to be remedied.
3 Work Order
3.1 When the Company requires the Consultant to provide Services it will submit a Work Order by email to the Consultant in the form set out in Schedule 1.
3.2 A Work Order will not be binding until the Company receives from the Consultant an acceptance of that Work Order, which acceptance must be in writing and may be given by email
3.3 A Work Order issued by the Company will form part of this agreement.
3.4 Each party must act in accordance with any Special Conditions detailed in a Work Order.
3.5 The Consultant must procure the Key Person and any other of its Personnel who provide the Services to sign the personal undertaking in Schedule 2, before the Key Person or Personnel commence the performance of any Services under a Work Order
Source
Bullish“Work Order” means a work order for the provision of Services entered into by two or more parties, which shall be substantially in the form of the template set out in Schedule 2 (Template Work Order) to this Agreement, or such modified or alternative form as the relevant parties may agree.
Source
BullishWORK ORDERS
4.1 Subject to and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, a Block.one Group Affiliate, as a Provider, may provide Services to a Bullish Group Affiliate, as a Recipient, pursuant to a duly executed Work Order to be entered into between the relevant Provider and the relevant Recipient.
4.2 Each party may negotiate and agree any number of Work Orders with the any other party to provide Services. Each proposed or amended Work Order shall constitute a legally binding agreement of the relevant parties on the date of the Work Order.
4.3 In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of a Work Order, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail over the terms of the Work Order unless the Work Order expressly refers to the specific conflicting term or condition in this Agreement and specifies that the Work Order’s replacement term or condition applies instead.
1.5 Products and Services, Generally. The Parties have entered into Work Order #1 as of the Effective Date and may enter into additional separately executed work orders in the form agreed by the Parties in writing from time to time (each, a “Work Order”). Amazon will issue Purchase Orders under such Work Orders in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement and in the Work Orders. Rivian agrees to Develop, Manufacture, supply, and deliver to Amazon, and at Amazon’s request and subject to Section 1.6, to any Authorized Purchaser, any Products and perform the Services as identified in a Work Order and subsequent Purchase Orders, in accordance with the Requirements and the other terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Parties may update the Requirements for any Product or Service as set forth in the applicable Order and may add additional Products and Services by executing additional Work Orders.
Source
Cronos Group Inc. (CRON)“Work Order” means a description of services and additional relevant details mutually agreed upon in a document executed by each of the Parties, pursuant to which Ginkgo will, subject to and pursuant to this Agreement (including Section 2.15), itself or, subject to Section 2.11, through one or more Affiliates or Third Parties, perform a set of services defined therein related to the Development (beyond or modifying the work described in a separate, fully executed TDP), Scale Up or Manufacture, including the facilitation thereof which may involve the establishment of a facility and related operations for such Development, Scale Up or Manufacture, of one or more Cronos Products from a Collaboration Strain. Each Work Order executed by the Parties shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this Agreement. The first Work Order is included herein as Exhibit C and shall be deemed approved upon execution of the First Amendment.
What is a work order in a contract?
A work order is a short document that orders one specific job under a master agreement. The master agreement (often an MSA) holds the legal terms that apply to every job, and each signed work order adds the details of one job: what is done, by when, for what price and by whom.
The work order clause in the master agreement makes this work: it says that services are ordered through work orders, that each work order becomes part of the agreement once signed, and which document wins if the two conflict.
Work order vs statement of work vs purchase order
| Document | What it does | Who usually issues it |
|---|---|---|
| Work order | Orders one job under a master agreement, with scope, timeline and price | Client, accepted by the provider |
| Statement of work (SOW) | Describes a project’s scope and deliverables in detail | Drafted together, signed by both |
| Purchase order | Orders goods or services at a set price, often from a catalog | Buyer |
| Change order | Changes a work order or SOW that is already signed | Either party, signed by both |
In practice “work order” and “SOW” are often used for the same document. The difference is mostly size: a work order covers one job, a SOW a whole project.
What a work order contains
- A reference to the master agreement it falls under, with its date.
- A work order number and the date it takes effect.
- The work: tasks, deliverables and any acceptance criteria.
- Timeline: start date, milestones and completion date.
- Price and payment: fixed fee, hourly rates or a cap that cannot be exceeded without consent.
- People and location, if they matter for the job.
- Signatures of both parties, or a written acceptance by email if the master agreement allows it.
Work order clause
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Use it in fynk for freeWork orders in construction
In construction and facilities management, a work order is the instruction to carry out a specific repair, maintenance job or phase of work under a framework contract. It names the site, the task, the priority and the completion date, and the contractor uses it to track labor and materials for billing.
Which contracts use work orders?
Master services agreements, framework and maintenance contracts, consulting and agency agreements, and research or manufacturing agreements. Because every work order hangs off a master agreement, keep them together: in fynk you can store the master agreement and its work orders in one place and use contract metadata to see every open work order and what it is worth.
Free templates with this clause
Master marketing agreement templateHas a dedicated "Services; Work Orders; Change Orders" section, so agency projects are ordered one by one.
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Statement of work (SOW) templateA SOW made under a master services agreement, the project-sized version of a work order.
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Master service agreement (MSA) templateOrders the services through statements of work, with the first SOW attached as Schedule 1.
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Related clauses
- scope of work The scope of work clause defines the detailed tasks, deliverables, and responsibilities that are required for a project, ensuring all parties have a clear understanding of what is expected. It outlines the project's boundaries and limitations to prevent scope creep and manage expectations effectively.
- Change order A change order clause in a contract outlines the procedures for making amendments to the original agreement, including alterations to scope, cost, or timeline. It specifies how changes should be documented, authorized, and implemented to ensure clear communication and mutual consent between the parties involved.
- Deliverables The Deliverables clause outlines the specific goods, services, or outcomes that a party is obligated to provide as part of a contract. It typically includes detailed descriptions, quality standards, timelines, and acceptance criteria to ensure all parties have a clear understanding of what is expected and how performance will be evaluated.
- Scope of services The "Scope of Services" clause outlines the specific duties, responsibilities, and deliverables that a party is obligated to perform under a contract. It defines the parameters of the work to be completed, ensuring both parties have a clear understanding of what is expected and reducing the potential for disputes.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, once both parties sign or accept it. A work order under a master agreement is binding together with that agreement: the work order sets the job, and the master agreement supplies the legal terms.
A work order orders a job or service under a master agreement and describes the work to be done. A purchase order is the buyer's order for goods or services at a set price and often works on its own, without a master agreement.
Usually an authorized person on each side. Many master agreements let the provider accept a work order in writing, for example by email, instead of a full signature.
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