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Freelance Agreement

Flexible agreement for freelance work and projects.

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# FREELANCE AGREEMENT

**Effective Date:** {{effective_date}}

This Freelance Agreement is entered into by:

**Freelancer:**
{{freelancer_name}}
{{freelancer_address}}
{{freelancer_email}}

**Client:**
{{client_name}}
{{client_address}}
{{client_email}}

## 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

{{project_description}}

## 2. SCOPE OF WORK

The Freelancer agrees to complete the following:

{{scope_of_work}}

## 3. DELIVERABLES

{{deliverables}}

## 4. TIMELINE

**Start Date:** {{start_date}}
**Deadline:** {{deadline}}

Milestones:
{{milestones}}

## 5. COMPENSATION

**Project Fee:** {{project_fee}}

OR

**Hourly Rate:** {{hourly_rate}}
**Estimated Hours:** {{estimated_hours}}
**Maximum Hours:** {{max_hours}}

**Payment Schedule:** {{payment_schedule}}
**Payment Method:** {{payment_method}}

## 6. REVISIONS

{{revisions_included}}

Additional revisions beyond the included amount will be billed at {{revision_rate}}.

## 7. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Client agrees to provide:

{{client_responsibilities}}

Delays caused by Client may affect timeline and cost.

## 8. COMMUNICATION

**Primary Contact:** {{primary_contact}}
**Response Time:** {{response_time}}
**Preferred Method:** {{communication_method}}

## 9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Upon full payment:
{{ip_terms}}

Until payment is received, Freelancer retains all rights to the work.

## 10. CONFIDENTIALITY

Both parties agree to keep project details and business information confidential.

## 11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

The Freelancer is an independent contractor, not an employee. Freelancer is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and equipment.

## 12. CREDIT AND PORTFOLIO

{{portfolio_rights}}

## 13. TERMINATION

**By Client:** Client may terminate with written notice. Client pays for all work completed plus {{kill_fee}} of remaining project value.

**By Freelancer:** Freelancer may terminate with {{notice_period}} written notice if Client breaches terms or fails to pay.

## 14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Freelancer's liability is limited to the total amount paid under this Agreement.

## 15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

{{dispute_resolution}}

## 16. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of {{governing_state}}.

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**FREELANCER**

Signature: {{freelancer_signature}}
Name: {{freelancer_name}}
Date: {{freelancer_date}}

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**CLIENT**

Signature: {{client_signature}}
Name: {{client_signer_name}}
Title: {{client_signer_title}}
Date: {{client_date}}

Template Variables

This template uses the following variables. When you create a contract from this template, you'll fill in values for each one.

{{client_address}}{{client_date}}{{client_email}}{{client_name}}{{client_responsibilities}}{{client_signature}}{{client_signer_name}}{{client_signer_title}}{{communication_method}}{{deadline}}{{deliverables}}{{dispute_resolution}}{{effective_date}}{{estimated_hours}}{{freelancer_address}}{{freelancer_date}}{{freelancer_email}}{{freelancer_name}}{{freelancer_signature}}{{governing_state}}{{hourly_rate}}{{ip_terms}}{{kill_fee}}{{max_hours}}{{milestones}}{{notice_period}}{{payment_method}}{{payment_schedule}}{{portfolio_rights}}{{primary_contact}}{{project_description}}{{project_fee}}{{response_time}}{{revision_rate}}{{revisions_included}}{{scope_of_work}}{{start_date}}

How to Use This Template

  1. Create a free APISign account (20 free contracts, no card)
  2. In Templates, choose Create Template, then Browse Template Library, and pick this template
  3. Check each variable's type on the Variables tab and save
  4. Create a contract from it, fill in the values and send it

Or copy the content above and use it anywhere. See Creating Templates for how variables and signature fields work.

Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before using any legal document.