The Freelance Contract Template That Protects Your Work (And Gets You Paid)
Stop working on a handshake. This contract template covers scope creep, late payments, ownership rights, and cancellations — so you get paid every time.
Instant download · 30-day money-back guarantee · Works in Google Docs & Word
Most freelancers use a verbal agreement or a hastily written email thread. Then the client adds 3 rounds of revisions, disputes the kill fee, and claims they own the work before the final invoice is paid. By the time you realize the problem, you're either doing free work or losing a client.
What's in the Freelance Contract Template
Six clauses that cover every dispute freelancers actually face.
Scope of Work Clause
Define exactly what's included and what triggers a change order
Payment Terms
Net-15, late fees, deposit requirements baked in
Kill Fee Clause
25–50% of remaining project value if client cancels mid-project
IP & Ownership Transfer
Ownership transfers only after final payment is received
Revision Limits
Hard cap on revision rounds with an escalation path
Rush Fee Trigger
Automatic fee for requests with less than 48-hour turnaround
Built for Every Type of Freelancer
Whether you're a web designer, copywriter, photographer, marketing consultant, or virtual assistant — this contract template is built around the disputes freelancers actually face. Plain English language, no lawyer required.
What Freelancers Lose Without a Contract
73%
of freelancers report experiencing non-payment at least once
$3,000+
average value of unpaid invoices per freelancer per year
2.5x
more likely to get paid on time with a written contract
Stop Working Without a Net
One $25 contract template. Covers every project. Pays for itself the first time a client tries to add scope without paying for it.
Instant digital download · Google Docs + Word compatible · 30-day guarantee