Freelance Services Agreement (Client Contract) Template

What is a freelance services agreement?

A freelance services agreement is the contract a freelancer sends to a client before starting a project. It sets the scope, price, payment schedule, revisions, deadlines and who owns the finished work.

When you need one

Starting any freelance project
Clients who pay late or keep adding scope

Key clauses included

Project scope and deliverables
Revisions policy
Fees, deposit and payment schedule
Late payment
Ownership on full payment
Cancellation and kill fee
Portfolio rights

What the template covers

Project and Deliverables
Revisions
Fees and Payment
Client Responsibilities
Ownership and Licence
Cancellation
Independent Status
Confidentiality
Limitation of Liability
General
Governing Law and Disputes

How to use it

Buy and download the editable Word file.
Fill in the brackets: names, dates, fees, scope and governing law. Delete options that don't apply.
Check it against local law, and have a lawyer review it for high-value deals.
Sign it on paper or with any e-signature tool.

Frequently asked questions

What format is the template in?

You get an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file that also opens in Google Docs, Pages and LibreOffice.

Can I use this template in my country?

The templates are written for international use with placeholders for governing law and local details. Contract law differs between countries and states, so check the final document against local law, especially for employment and consumer contracts.

Is this legal advice?

No. A template is a starting point, not advice on your situation. For high-value or unusual deals, have a lawyer review the completed document.

How do I receive the file?

Right after payment you are taken to a download page, and PayPal emails you a receipt. Keep the download page link to download the file again.

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