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Preview and customization are free. Exporting the final PDF requires an account with available credits.

Does the contract cover IP ownership?

Yes. You can configure it as a complete transfer (work-for-hire), a license to use, or retained ownership with client usage rights.

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Edit everything in the preview editor before downloading. The exported PDF is the final version.

Who should sign the freelance contract?

Both the freelancer and the client. The generated contract includes signature blocks for both parties.

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Download a complete freelance agreement with scope, payment terms, and IP clauses. Customize for your project and export as PDF.

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What is this contract?

Download a professionally structured freelance contract that covers every essential term — scope, payment, intellectual property, and termination. Customize it online before exporting.

Generic freelance contract PDFs leave you with blank fields and boilerplate clauses. Contract.DIY generates a contract tailored to your project, payment structure, and jurisdiction — then lets you download the final version as a clean PDF.

Fill in your project details, review every clause in the editor, and export. The downloaded contract includes proper signature blocks, governing law, and all the terms your freelance engagement needs.

Key clauses included

Every generated agreement includes these professionally drafted clauses.

Scope of Work

Defines deliverables, milestones, acceptance criteria, and what falls outside the project scope.

Payment Terms

Covers rates, payment schedule (hourly, milestone, or project-based), late fees, and deposit requirements.

Intellectual Property Ownership

Specifies whether IP transfers to the client on payment, remains with the freelancer, or is licensed.

Revision Policy

Sets the number of included revisions and the process for change orders outside the original scope.

Project Timeline

Establishes start date, milestone deadlines, and final delivery with consequences for delays.

Termination Clause

Defines how either party can end the engagement, notice periods, and payment for completed work.

Sample contract preview

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Freelance Contract — Sample Preview

Freelance Contract

Horizon Ventures Inc. & James Chen (Freelance Developer) — United States — New York

1. Scope of Work

The Client ("Horizon Ventures Inc.") engages the Freelancer ("James Chen") to perform the following services:

Design and development of a responsive web application for customer onboarding
Integration with existing REST API endpoints and third-party authentication providers
Implementation of automated testing (unit and integration tests)
Deployment to staging and production environments

Any work outside this scope requires a written change order signed by both parties before work begins.

2. Timeline and Milestones

The project shall be completed according to the following schedule:

Milestone	Deliverable	Due Date
Phase 1	Wireframes and technical design	February 15, 2026
Phase 2	Core application development	March 15, 2026
Phase 3	Testing and QA	March 30, 2026
Phase 4	Final deployment and handoff	April 10, 2026

Delays caused by the Client (including late feedback or unavailability of resources) shall extend the timeline by an equivalent period.

3. Compensation

The Client agrees to pay the Freelancer a total fixed fee of $18,000 USD for the services described herein, payable as follows:

$4,500 upon execution of this Agreement (25% deposit)
$4,500 upon completion of Phase 2
$4,500 upon completion of Phase 3
$4,500 upon final delivery and acceptance

Payment is due within fourteen (14) calendar days of each milestone completion. Late payments shall accrue interest at a rate of 1.5% per month. The Freelancer reserves the right to suspend work if payment is more than thirty (30) days overdue.

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When should you use this template?

Before starting any freelance project — design, development, writing, or consulting
When a client requests custom work with specific deliverables and deadlines
For retainer arrangements with monthly deliverables and recurring payments
When the project involves sensitive data or proprietary business information
For any work where intellectual property ownership needs to be clearly assigned

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Freelance contract enforceability depends on your jurisdiction. Many regions have specific rules distinguishing freelancers from employees — getting this wrong can trigger tax penalties and benefits liability. Our generator includes jurisdiction-specific worker classification language.

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