Contract Template
Freelancer Contract Template
A basic contract template freelancers can use with clients.
Scope of Work
The contract should clearly define the services being provided.
Ambiguous scope leads to scope creep and unpaid work.
Payment Terms
Confirm how and when you will be paid.
Look for milestone payments or deposits where appropriate.
Ownership
Clarify whether the client receives ownership or a license to the work.
Ownership often transfers after payment.
Full Template
Copy and adapt this template for your situation.
FREELANCER SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Freelancer Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [DATE] between:
Client: [CLIENT NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS]
and
Freelancer: [FREELANCER NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS]
1. Services
The Freelancer will provide the following services:
[DESCRIBE SERVICES]
2. Deliverables and Timeline
The Freelancer will deliver:
[DELIVERABLES]
By the following dates:
[TIMELINE]
3. Fees and Payment
Client agrees to pay Freelancer:
[FEE STRUCTURE]
Invoices are due within [15/30] days of receipt. Late payments may incur interest at [RATE]% per month.
4. Revisions
The fee includes [NUMBER] rounds of reasonable revisions. Additional revisions will be billed at [RATE].
5. Client Responsibilities
Client will provide the information, materials, and approvals reasonably needed for the Freelancer to perform the services.
6. Intellectual Property
Upon full payment, the Client will own the final deliverables, excluding the Freelancer's pre-existing tools, templates, know-how, and background materials.
7. Confidentiality
Each party will keep the other party's confidential information private and use it only for purposes related to this Agreement.
8. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement on [14/30] days' written notice. Client will pay Freelancer for all work performed up to the termination date.
9. Limitation of Liability
Neither party will be liable for indirect or consequential losses. Freelancer's total liability under this Agreement will not exceed the fees paid under it.
10. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [JURISDICTION].
Signed:
________________________
[CLIENT NAME]
________________________
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