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Free freelance contract template

Protect yourself on every project with this free service agreement template. It covers the essentials — scope, payment, revisions, ownership, and how either side can exit. It's a general template, not legal advice; have a lawyer review it before relying on it. Want it filled in and PDF-ready? Use the free contract generator.

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What to include

The parties and the effective date
A clear description of the services / scope
Fees and payment terms (including any deposit)
Number of included revisions
Who owns the work (usually on final payment)
Confidentiality, independent-contractor status, and termination terms
Governing law and signature blocks

The template

SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made on [date] between [Provider] ("Provider")
and [Client] ("Client").

1. SERVICES. Provider will perform: [describe the scope of work].

2. COMPENSATION. Client will pay [fee]. [Payment terms — e.g. 50%
   deposit to begin, balance on delivery.]

3. TERM. Work begins [start date], targeting completion by
   [end date], subject to timely Client feedback and materials.

4. REVISIONS. The fee includes [2] rounds of revisions. Additional
   revisions are billed at Provider's standard rates.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. On full payment, Provider assigns the
   final deliverables to Client, excluding Provider's pre-existing
   tools and know-how. Provider may show the work in its portfolio.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY. Each party will keep the other's non-public
   information confidential.

7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Provider is an independent contractor,
   responsible for its own taxes.

8. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate with [14] days' written
   notice. Client pays for all work performed to that date.

9. LIABILITY. Provider's total liability will not exceed the fees
   paid. Neither party is liable for indirect damages.

10. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement is governed by the laws of
    [state / country].

Provider: ____________________   Date: __________
Client:   ____________________   Date: __________

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FAQ

Is this a legally binding contract?

It becomes binding once both parties sign, but it's a general template, not legal advice. Laws vary by location — have a lawyer review it before relying on it for significant work.

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Free freelance contract template

What to include

The parties and the effective date

A clear description of the services / scope

Fees and payment terms (including any deposit)

Number of included revisions

Who owns the work (usually on final payment)

Confidentiality, independent-contractor status, and termination terms

Governing law and signature blocks

The template

SERVICE AGREEMENT This Agreement is made on [date] between [Provider] ("Provider") and [Client] ("Client"). 1. SERVICES. Provider will perform: [describe the scope of work]. 2. COMPENSATION. Client will pay [fee]. [Payment terms — e.g. 50% deposit to begin, balance on delivery.] 3. TERM. Work begins [start date], targeting completion by [end date], subject to timely Client feedback and materials. 4. REVISIONS. The fee includes [2] rounds of revisions. Additional revisions are billed at Provider's standard rates. 5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. On full payment, Provider assigns the final deliverables to Client, excluding Provider's pre-existing tools and know-how. Provider may show the work in its portfolio. 6. CONFIDENTIALITY. Each party will keep the other's non-public information confidential. 7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Provider is an independent contractor, responsible for its own taxes. 8. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate with [14] days' written notice. Client pays for all work performed to that date. 9. LIABILITY. Provider's total liability will not exceed the fees paid. Neither party is liable for indirect damages. 10. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement is governed by the laws of [state / country]. Provider: ____________________ Date: __________ Client: ____________________ Date: __________

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FAQ

Is this a legally binding contract?

It becomes binding once both parties sign, but it's a general template, not legal advice. Laws vary by location — have a lawyer review it before relying on it for significant work.

How do I get it signed?

Print and sign by hand, or use a free BuyerSuite account to send it for legally-binding e-signature and track when it's signed.