FREELANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT — TEMPLATE
From Vogue Leisure · https://vogueleisure.com/freelance-contract-template/

How to use this template
- Replace everything in [SQUARE BRACKETS]. Delete any clause that doesn't apply.
- Keep it short and specific. A vague contract protects nobody.
- This is a general starting point, not legal advice. Laws differ by country and
  state. For large projects, ongoing retainers, or anything involving
  regulated work, have a lawyer where you live review it.

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FREELANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made on [DATE] between:

Client:      [CLIENT NAME / COMPANY], [ADDRESS], [EMAIL]   ("Client")
Freelancer:  [YOUR NAME / BUSINESS], [ADDRESS], [EMAIL]    ("Freelancer")

1. THE WORK
1.1 The Freelancer will provide the following services ("the Work"):
    [Describe exactly what you will deliver. E.g. "Design of a 5-page
    website (Home, About, Services, Blog, Contact) in Figma, plus one
    mobile layout per page."]
1.2 Deliverables: [List the files or outcomes, formats, and quantities.]
1.3 Not included: [List what is out of scope. E.g. "copywriting, stock
    photo purchases, development, hosting."] Anything not listed in 1.1 is
    out of scope.

2. TIMELINE
2.1 Start date: [DATE]. Estimated completion: [DATE].
2.2 Milestones: [e.g. "First draft by [DATE]; final files by [DATE]."]
2.3 The timeline depends on the Client providing feedback, content and
    access within [3] business days of each request. Delays on the
    Client's side move the deadlines by the same amount.

3. REVISIONS
3.1 The fee includes [2] rounds of revisions per deliverable.
3.2 Further revisions, or changes to the agreed scope, are billed at
    [RATE] per hour or quoted separately before work begins.

4. FEES AND PAYMENT
4.1 Total fee: [AMOUNT AND CURRENCY]   — or —   [RATE] per [hour/day],
    estimated at [X] hours, not to exceed [AMOUNT] without written approval.
4.2 Deposit: [50]% ([AMOUNT]) is due before work starts. The deposit is
    non-refundable once work has begun.
4.3 Balance: due [on delivery / within 14 days of invoice].
4.4 Payment method: [bank transfer / PayPal / card via invoice link].
4.5 Late payment: invoices unpaid after [14] days incur a late fee of
    [1.5]% per month (or the maximum allowed by law, if lower). The
    Freelancer may pause work while any invoice is overdue.
4.6 Expenses: pre-approved expenses (e.g. fonts, stock images, software
    licences) are billed at cost.

5. OWNERSHIP AND RIGHTS
5.1 When the Client has paid in full, the Freelancer transfers to the
    Client the rights to the final deliverables listed in 1.2.
5.2 Until full payment, all work remains the property of the Freelancer.
5.3 The Freelancer keeps ownership of their pre-existing tools, code,
    templates and know-how, and grants the Client a licence to use any of
    these that are built into the deliverables.
5.4 Drafts, unused concepts and source files are not included unless
    listed in 1.2.
5.5 Portfolio: the Freelancer may show the finished work in their
    portfolio [after public launch / unless the Client objects in writing].

6. CONFIDENTIALITY
Each party will keep the other's non-public business information
confidential and use it only for this project. This continues after the
project ends.

7. CANCELLATION
7.1 Either party may end this Agreement with [7] days' written notice.
7.2 If the Client cancels, they pay for all work done up to the
    cancellation date (at [RATE] per hour or the completed milestones,
    whichever is greater), plus approved expenses. The deposit is kept.
7.3 If the Freelancer cancels, they refund any payment for work not yet
    done and hand over completed work that has been paid for.

8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The Freelancer is an independent contractor, not an employee. The
Freelancer is responsible for their own taxes, equipment and working
hours.

9. LIABILITY
The Freelancer's total liability under this Agreement is limited to the
fees paid by the Client. Neither party is liable for indirect or
consequential losses (such as lost profits).

10. CLIENT MATERIALS
The Client confirms they have the right to use any text, images, logos or
other materials they supply, and is responsible for them.

11. CHANGES
Any change to this Agreement must be agreed in writing (email is enough)
by both parties.

12. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [COUNTRY / STATE].

SIGNED

Client:      ______________________   Name: [ ]   Date: [ ]
Freelancer:  ______________________   Name: [ ]   Date: [ ]

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Checklist before you send it
[ ] Scope (1.1) is specific enough that a stranger could tell when it's done
[ ] "Not included" (1.3) lists the things clients usually assume are free
[ ] Deposit and payment dates are filled in
[ ] Number of revisions is filled in
[ ] Both parties have signed (an e-signature or a reply saying "I agree" by
    email is usually better than nothing)