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Essential contracts for freelancers
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Freelance Service Agreement
Define deliverables, timelines, payment terms, and revision rounds. The foundation of every professional freelance engagement.
- Scope of work and deliverables
- Payment schedule and late fees
- Revision limits and change order process
Non-Disclosure Agreement
Protect client information before discussing project details. Essential for pitches, discovery calls, and sensitive engagements.
- Definition of confidential information
- Mutual or one-way protection options
- Duration and termination terms
Statement of Work
Break complex projects into phases with specific milestones, acceptance criteria, and payment triggers tied to deliverables.
- Milestone-based deliverables
- Acceptance criteria per phase
- Payment triggers on completion
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Review every clause, edit anything inline, and adjust to match your specific situation before downloading.
Common questions from freelancers
- Do I need a contract for every freelance project?
- Yes. Even small projects benefit from a written agreement. A contract protects both you and your client by setting clear expectations around deliverables, timelines, and payment. Without one, disputes over scope and compensation become much harder to resolve.
- What should a freelance contract include?
- At minimum: scope of work, payment terms (amount, schedule, late fees), revision policy, intellectual property assignment, confidentiality obligations, termination clause, and governing law. Our templates include all of these by default.
- Can I customize the contract after it's generated?
- Absolutely. Every contract is fully editable before you export. Review each clause, adjust language, add or remove sections — the contract is yours to modify until it matches your exact situation.
- Is a freelance contract legally binding without a lawyer?
- Yes. A contract is legally binding when both parties agree to the terms and sign. You don't need a lawyer to create a valid contract, though legal review is recommended for high-value or complex engagements.
- How do I handle scope creep with a contract?
- Include a clear change order clause. Our freelance agreements define the original scope and require written agreement for any additions, with pricing for out-of-scope work specified upfront. This protects your time and ensures additional work is compensated.
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