Freelance Service Agreement
This Freelance Service Agreement is made on [date] between [Freelancer name], and [Client name].
1. Services
[Freelancer name] (the "Freelancer") will provide the following services to [Client name] (the "Client") for the project "[Project name]": [Describe the work]
2. Deliverables
The Freelancer will deliver the work described above.
3. Timeline
Work starts on [start date] and the final deliverables are due by [deadline].
If the Client is late with feedback, approvals, content or payments, the deadline moves back by the same amount of time.
4. Fees and payment
The total fee for this project is $0.00.
50% ($0.00) is due before work starts, and the remaining $0.00 is due on delivery of the final work.
Invoices are due within 14 days of the invoice date.
Expenses the Client approves in advance (for example stock photos, fonts or software licences) are billed at cost.
5. Revisions and changes
The fee includes 2 rounds of revisions. Further revisions, or work outside the scope above, will be quoted and agreed in writing before they start.
6. Client responsibilities
The Client will provide the content, access and feedback the Freelancer needs, in good time, and confirms they have the right to use any material they supply.
7. Ownership and rights
Once the Client has paid all fees in full, the Freelancer transfers to the Client all rights in the final deliverables. Until then, the Freelancer owns the work.
The Freelancer keeps ownership of their own tools, code libraries, templates and know-how used in the project, and grants the Client a permanent licence to use them as part of the deliverables.
The Freelancer may show the finished work in their portfolio and marketing, without revealing confidential information.
8. Confidentiality
Both parties will keep each other's confidential information private and use it only for this project. This continues after the agreement ends. It doesn't cover information that is already public or that the law requires to be shared.
9. Independent contractor
The Freelancer is an independent contractor, not an employee, and is responsible for their own taxes, equipment and working hours.
10. Ending the agreement
Either party may end this agreement with 14 days' written notice. The Client will pay for all work done up to the end date.
If the Client ends the agreement early, they will also pay a cancellation fee of 25% of the fee still unpaid for the remaining work.
The upfront payment is non-refundable once work has started.
11. Liability
The Freelancer's total liability under this agreement is limited to the fees the Client has paid. Neither party is liable for indirect losses such as lost profits.
12. General
This agreement is governed by the laws of [country or state].
This is the entire agreement between the parties. Any change must be in writing and agreed by both parties. Email counts as writing.
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