FREELANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT — SideLedger Template (2026)
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This Agreement is entered into as of [DATE] between:

CLIENT:     [Client Name, Company, Address, Email]
CONTRACTOR: [Your Name, Business Name, Address, Email, Phone]

── 1. SERVICES & SCOPE ──────────────────────────────────────────
Contractor agrees to perform:

[Describe deliverables specifically — e.g., "Design and deliver 5-page
responsive marketing website including mobile optimization, 2 revision
rounds, and deployment to client's hosting."]

Out of scope (not included unless added in writing):
  • [Extra pages, rush delivery, stock photo licensing, etc.]

Change requests beyond included revisions require a written change order
with updated timeline and fee.

── 2. COMPENSATION ────────────────────────────────────────────────
Total project fee:        $[AMOUNT]
  OR hourly:              $[RATE]/hour, estimated [X] hours

Payment schedule:
  • [50]% ($[AMOUNT]) due upon signing / before work begins
  • [50]% ($[AMOUNT]) due upon delivery / Net [14] days

Payment methods: [Bank transfer / Zelle / PayPal / Stripe / Venmo Business]
Late payments: [1.5]% monthly interest after [14] days past due.

── 3. TIMELINE ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Start date:           [DATE]
Estimated delivery:   [DATE]

Client agrees to provide feedback within [3] business days at each milestone.
Client-caused delays (missing assets, late approvals) extend the timeline
without penalty to Contractor.

── 4. REVISIONS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
Includes up to [2] rounds of revisions within original scope.
Additional revisions: $[RATE]/hour or $[FLAT FEE] per round.

── 5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ─────────────────────────────────────
Upon receipt of full payment, Client receives ownership of final deliverables
created specifically for this project.

Contractor retains ownership of pre-existing tools, frameworks, templates,
and general know-how. Contractor may display completed work in portfolio unless
Client opts out in writing within [14] days of delivery.

── 6. CONFIDENTIALITY ─────────────────────────────────────────────
Both parties agree not to disclose confidential business information shared
during the project, except as required by law.

── 7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ────────────────────────────────────
Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee. Contractor is
responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and equipment.

── 8. TERMINATION ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
Either party may terminate with [7] days written notice. Client pays for
all work completed and non-refundable expenses incurred to date.

── 9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ────────────────────────────────────
Contractor's total liability shall not exceed the amount paid under this
Agreement. Neither party liable for indirect or consequential damages.

── 10. GOVERNING LAW ──────────────────────────────────────────────
Governed by the laws of [State], [Country]. Disputes resolved in [County] courts.

── SIGNATURES ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────

Client:     _________________________  Date: _________
            Print name: [Client Name]

Contractor: _________________________  Date: _________
            Print name: [Your Name]

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