Freelance Contract for United States
Generate a freelance contract that complies with United States law, with 7 mandatory clauses and 6 compliance checks built in.
What's required
Scope of Work & Deliverables
Payment Terms & Late Payment
Intellectual Property Assignment
17 U.S.C. 搂 101 (Copyright Act)
Independent Contractor Status
IRS three-factor test
Severability
Common law severability doctrine
Entire Agreement / Merger Clause
Common law parol evidence rule
Electronic Signature Authorization
15 U.S.C. 搂 7001 (E-SIGN Act)
What's prohibited
Requirement for unpaid speculative work as condition of engagement
Requiring significant unpaid spec work may create an implied employment relationship and violates freelancer protection laws in some jurisdictions (e.g., NYC Freelance Isn't Free Act). All work should be compensated per the agreement terms.
IP assignment without full payment
Provisions that transfer IP rights to the company before payment is made create an unfair arrangement. IP should transfer only upon full payment of all fees.
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