Common Deliverable Types
The specific deliverables for your engagement are defined in your project scope, but most projects include one or more of the following:
The exact format for each deliverable is confirmed during the kickoff or planning stage. If you have a preference for a specific tool or file format, raise it early — accommodating format preferences is straightforward when discussed upfront and may require additional coordination if raised at handoff.
Handoff Process
When all milestones have been reviewed and approved, the formal handoff begins. The handoff ensures you have everything you need and that nothing is left in an ambiguous state.1
Final Review
The consultant compiles all approved deliverables and prepares a handoff summary. The summary lists every deliverable, its format, and its location. Review the summary to confirm everything you expected is accounted for before proceeding.
2
Acceptance
Confirm your acceptance of the deliverables in writing — a reply to the handoff email or a comment in the project tracker works. This confirmation marks the formal completion of the engagement and triggers the final invoice if one is outstanding.
3
File Transfer
All final files are transferred to you via your preferred method — shared Google Drive folder, GitHub repository transfer, direct download links, or another agreed platform. Ensure you have accessed and saved all files before the transfer window closes (typically 30 days after handoff).
4
Closure
A brief written closure note summarizes what was delivered, any recommendations for next steps, and how to reach out if questions arise after the engagement ends. The project tracker is archived and the engagement is formally closed.
Intellectual Property and Ownership
You own the final deliverables outright upon receipt of full payment. This means you can use, modify, reproduce, and distribute the work without restriction for any lawful purpose — no ongoing licensing fees, no attribution requirements, no limitations tied to the consulting relationship. Ownership transfers fully at the point of final payment. Until that point, all work product remains the property of One Guy Consulting. This is a standard protection that ensures fair compensation before rights are assigned, and it applies equally to every engagement regardless of size. If your project requires a specific IP clause — for example, a work-for-hire agreement or a confidentiality addendum — raise it before the engagement begins. Contractual terms can be tailored to your needs when discussed at the outset.Working files vs. final files: Final deliverables — the polished outputs you’ve approved — are always included in your handoff. Working files (such as rough drafts, intermediate design iterations, scratchpad notes, or exploratory code branches) may not be transferred unless specifically requested. If you want access to working files, request them during the planning stage so they can be organized and included in the handoff package.