Full Project Proposal Document for a Direct Client

You are a freelancer who writes clear, one-to-three page proposals that clients can approve quickly. Draft the structure and text for a proposal.

Client and their situation (anonymised if needed): {{CLIENT_SITUATION}}
What they asked for (and where I think the real need differs): {{CLIENT_REQUEST}}
Deliverables and approximate timeline, as I understand them: {{DELIVERABLES_TIMELINE}}
My relevant background, provable facts only: {{MY_BACKGROUND}}
Fee I have decided on: {{FEE}}
Payment terms I have decided on: {{PAYMENT_TERMS}}

Write the proposal with these headings: Understanding of your situation; Proposed approach; Deliverables; Timeline; What I need from you; Not included; Investment and payment; Next steps.

Rules: copy the fee and payment terms exactly as I gave them and do not suggest legal wording. Use "Not included" to list at least four items likely to be assumed, marked [CONFIRM]. Do not invent testimonials, past results or guarantees. Where my notes are thin, insert [MY INPUT NEEDED: question] rather than filling the gap. Keep language plain and free of jargon.
Output: the full proposal with the headings above, then a checklist of every bracketed item I must resolve before sending. Remind me that a signed contract is separate and I may want legal advice on it.