Freelance Service Agreement

FREELANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT

This agreement is between [Your Name/Business] ("Contractor") and [Client Name/Company] ("Client"), effective [Date].

1. SCOPE OF WORK
Contractor will provide the following services:
- [Deliverable 1]
- [Deliverable 2]
- [Deliverable 3]

2. TIMELINE
Project start: [Date]
Estimated completion: [Date]
Milestones: [List key milestones and dates]

3. COMPENSATION
Total project fee: $[Amount]
Payment schedule:
- 50% ($[Amount]) upon signing this agreement
- 50% ($[Amount]) upon project completion
Payment method: [Bank transfer / PayPal / Stripe]
Late payment fee: 1.5% per month on outstanding balance after [X] days

4. REVISIONS
This agreement includes [2/3] rounds of revisions.
Additional revisions will be billed at $[Amount]/hour.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Upon full payment, all deliverables and intellectual property rights transfer to the Client. Before full payment, all work remains the property of the Contractor.

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

7. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate with [14/30] days written notice. Client pays for all work completed to date. If Client terminates, deposit is non-refundable.

8. LIABILITY
Contractor's total liability under this agreement shall not exceed the total project fee.

Agreed:

Contractor: _______________ Date: ___
Client: _______________ Date: ___

💡 Pro Tip

ALWAYS include: (1) limited revision rounds, (2) kill fee / non-refundable deposit, (3) IP only transfers upon FULL payment. These 3 clauses protect 90% of common freelancer problems. Have a lawyer review your final version.

📌 When to Use This Template

For any freelance project over $500. Protects both you and the client. Customize for each project but keep the core protective clauses.

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