Out-of-scope request email
Use this when you need to say no to unpaid scope expansion without sounding annoyed, vague, or apologetic.
Use it for
A request is clearly outside the agreed deliverables
Do not paste client names, emails, contracts, rates, addresses, account numbers, credentials, private customer data, or confidential project details.
Name the boundary
Offer a tradeoff or estimate
Get approval before extra work starts
Subject
Out-of-scope request
Firm boundary
I cannot add this to the current milestone without changing scope, timing, or budget. I can estimate it separately if you want to move forward.
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