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8 lawyer-reviewed contract templates for every freelance situation. Download instantly, customize in Word or Google Docs, and never start a project without a contract again.

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These templates are provided as starting points, not legal advice. For complex projects or high-value contracts, have a lawyer review before signing. That said, 90% of freelancers use these templates exactly as written.

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Freelance Service Agreement

Most popular

3 pages

The complete all-in-one contract for project-based work. Covers scope, payment, IP, revisions, kill fee, and termination.

Includes

Scope of work definition
Payment schedule & deposit
IP ownership clause
Revision limits
Kill fee
Termination clause
Governing law
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Monthly Retainer Agreement

2 pages

For ongoing monthly arrangements. Defines deliverables, hours, billing date, rollover policy, and minimum commitment.

Includes

Monthly scope definition
Rollover policy (no rollover)
Billing date & payment terms
Rate lock period
3-month minimum commitment
Termination notice period
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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

2 pages

Mutual NDA protecting both parties. Standard for any project involving confidential business information or unreleased products.

Includes

Mutual confidentiality obligations
Definition of confidential info
2-year default term
Exceptions clause
Return of materials
Remedies for breach
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Scope of Work (SOW)

1 page

Standalone scope document to attach to any service agreement. Prevents scope creep with explicit in/out-of-scope definitions.

Includes

Project objectives
Deliverables list
Explicit exclusions
Timeline & milestones
Acceptance criteria
Change order process
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Subcontractor Agreement

2 pages

For when you hire other freelancers to help with a project. Protects you as the prime contractor with confidentiality and IP clauses.

Includes

Independent contractor status
IP assignment to prime
Confidentiality obligations
Non-solicitation clause
Payment terms
Termination rights
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IP Assignment Agreement

1 page

Standalone IP transfer document. Use when a client wants explicit written confirmation that all work product is assigned to them upon full payment.

Includes

Work-for-hire language
Transfer conditional on payment
Moral rights waiver
Prior work exclusion
License for portfolio use
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Consulting Agreement

3 pages

For strategy, advisory, and consulting engagements where deliverables are advisory rather than tangible work product.

Includes

Advisory scope definition
Deliverables vs. best efforts
Expense reimbursement
Liability limitation
Independent contractor clause
Non-compete carveout
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Payment Terms Addendum

New

1 page

Add to any existing contract to enforce late fees, specify payment methods, and add a lien right on deliverables until paid in full.

Includes

Late fee structure (1.5%/month)
Accepted payment methods
Lien on deliverables
Collections fee clause
Dispute resolution process
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