Which statement correctly describes who the service agreement should be provided to?

• A. The written service agreement is provided to each guarantor and client, both paid and pro bono
• B. Only the client
• C. Only the guarantor
• D. Only the pro bono client

Answer: (B)

A service agreement is the binding contract that sets out the relationship between the advocate and the person receiving services, detailing the scope of work, responsibilities, confidentiality, and payment terms. It should be provided to the client only because the client is the party who will receive the advocacy services and who must review and sign to give informed consent to those terms. The guarantor isn’t a party to the engagement unless they specifically sign as a guarantor for payment, so sharing the agreement with them isn’t typically necessary and could complicate confidentiality and the contractual relationship. Pro bono status doesn’t change who the contract concerns—the document governs the client’s engagement, and the client is the one who must understand and agree to the terms.