What must a fee-for-service service agreement clearly define?

• A. Only the scope of practice.
• B. Only the terms and duration.
• C. Scope of practice, fee schedule, terms, projected length and scope of relationship, and termination criteria.
• D. The advocate's political views.

Answer: (C)

A fee-for-service agreement must lay out all the essential elements of the engagement so both sides know exactly what to expect. It should define the scope of practice so there’s clarity on which tasks the advocate will perform and which are outside responsibility. It should include the fee schedule and billing terms so costs, payment timing, and any refunds or adjustments are transparent. It should spell out the terms of the engagement, including expectations around how work is conducted, confidentiality, and deliverables. It should specify the projected length and scope of the relationship—whether it’s a one-time consultation, ongoing support, or a defined period—and how the relationship might evolve. It should also describe termination criteria: how either party can end the agreement, any notice requirements, and what happens to records and ongoing work after termination. This combination ensures clear, enforceable expectations and protects both parties. The other options omit important elements: focusing only on scope misses costs and termination; focusing only on terms and duration misses what services will be provided and how the relationship ends; mentioning political views is irrelevant to a professional agreement.