Category: Freelance
Freelance Services Agreement
Simple services agreement for a freelancer and a client on a defined project.
When to use
Use for freelance designers, developers, writers, or other creative professionals engaging directly with a client on a specific project. Plain-English, quick to execute.
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FREELANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Freelance Services Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of {{effective_date}} by and between {{client_name}} ("Client") and {{freelancer_name}} ("Freelancer").
1. THE WORK
Freelancer will deliver: {{project_description}}
Deliverables: {{deliverables}}
Timeline: {{timeline}}
2. FEES AND PAYMENT
Client will pay Freelancer {{total_fee}} total for the Work, structured as follows:
{{payment_schedule}}
Invoices are due within {{payment_terms_days}} days of receipt. Late payments accrue interest at 1.5% per month.
3. REVISIONS AND SCOPE
The fee includes up to {{included_revisions}} rounds of revisions on each deliverable. Additional revisions or out-of-scope work are billed at {{hourly_rate}} per hour, with Client's prior written approval.
4. OWNERSHIP
Upon full payment, Freelancer assigns to Client all right, title, and interest in the final deliverables produced specifically for this project. Freelancer retains rights to preliminary sketches, drafts, and any tools or methodologies used. Freelancer may include the work in a portfolio unless Client requests otherwise in writing.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Freelancer is an independent contractor, not an employee. Freelancer handles their own taxes, insurance, and equipment.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY
Freelancer will keep Client's non-public business information confidential and use it only to perform the Work.
7. CANCELLATION
Either Party may cancel this Agreement with written notice. If Client cancels after work has begun, Client will pay for all work completed through the cancellation date, plus any non-recoverable expenses.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Freelancer's total liability is limited to the total fee paid for this project. Neither Party is liable for indirect or consequential damages.
9. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of {{governing_law_state}}.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
CLIENT FREELANCER
{{client_name}} {{freelancer_name}}
Signature: ___________________ Signature: ___________________
Date: ________________________ Date: ________________________
Customizable fields (12)
{{client_name}} — Client name (text)
{{freelancer_name}} — Freelancer name (text)
{{effective_date}} — Effective date (date)
{{project_description}} — Project description (text)
{{deliverables}} — Deliverables (text)
{{timeline}} — Timeline (text)
{{total_fee}} — Total fee (text)
{{payment_schedule}} — Payment schedule (text)
{{payment_terms_days}} — Payment terms (days) (number)
{{included_revisions}} — Included revisions (number)
{{hourly_rate}} — Hourly rate for extra work (text)
{{governing_law_state}} — Governing law (state) (text)