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These are the problems consultants face every day without proper contracts.
Scope disputes eat into profitability
Clients expect deliverables that were never discussed. Without a detailed SOW, every conversation becomes a negotiation.
Confidentiality goes both ways
You access client data and systems. They learn your methodologies. Without mutual confidentiality, both parties are exposed.
Payment terms that don't work
Net-60 terms, unclear milestone definitions, and missing late payment penalties leave consultants financing their clients' projects.
Liability without limits
A single consulting engagement without a liability cap could expose your entire business to unlimited claims.
Contracts consultants actually need
Each contract is customized to your specific situation — not a generic fill-in-the-blank form.
Consulting Agreement
Full consulting engagement terms including scope, compensation, confidentiality, and deliverable timelines.
Create this contractService Agreement
Ongoing advisory or retainer arrangements with defined hours, rates, and renewal terms.
Create this contractNon-Disclosure Agreement
Protect sensitive client information and your proprietary frameworks during and after the engagement.
Create this contractIndependent Contractor Agreement
Establish your status as an independent contractor — not an employee — for tax and legal clarity.
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What consultants are saying
“I bill $200/hr. Spending two hours creating a contract manually was costing me $400 every time. Now it takes five minutes.”
Michael S.
Management Consultant
“A client tried to claim ownership of a framework I'd been using for years. My consulting agreement's IP clause shut that down immediately.”
Rachel N.
Strategy Consultant
“The liability cap clause alone is worth it. One engagement gone wrong without a cap could sink a solo consultancy.”
Tom B.
IT Consultant
Testimonials represent typical results. Individual outcomes may vary.
Common questions from consultants
- What's the difference between a consulting agreement and a service agreement?
- A consulting agreement typically covers advisory work with defined deliverables and an end date. A service agreement is broader — it covers ongoing services, retainers, or recurring engagements with renewal terms.
- Should I include a non-compete clause in my consulting agreement?
- It depends on your engagement. Non-compete clauses are common in management and strategy consulting. However, overly broad non-competes may be unenforceable in some jurisdictions. Keep them reasonable in scope and duration.
- How do I handle intellectual property in consulting?
- Clearly define what IP transfers to the client (deliverables, custom work) and what remains yours (pre-existing frameworks, methodologies, tools). Our consulting agreements include separate clauses for each.
- What payment terms should consultants use?
- Best practice: 30–50% upfront deposit, milestone-based payments for larger projects, or Net-15/Net-30 for retainer work. Always include late payment penalties (typically 1.5% per month) and suspension rights for non-payment.
- Do I need a separate NDA and consulting agreement?
- Most consulting agreements include a confidentiality section. However, if you need to share information before the engagement is finalized, a standalone NDA signed upfront provides immediate protection during negotiations.
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