A professionally-drafted, ready-to-use consulting contract template for freelancers and clients.
Description:
Are you a consultant or freelancer looking to formalise your working relationship with a client? This Freelance Consulting Agreement is designed to help you clearly define the terms, scope, and expectations for your engagement — so you can focus on delivering value, not worrying about legal details.
What’s included:
- A comprehensive agreement covering the key areas: services to be provided, term & termination, compensation, independent contractor status, confidentiality, intellectual property, non-solicitation, warranties & liability, dispute resolution, governing la,w and more.
- Fully editable format (Word/Google Docs) so you can customise names, dates, payment terms, deliverables, and other specifics.
- Clear guidance on how to complete the document (placeholders in [brackets] and instructions to help you fill out the blanks).
- Designed for use by freelancers, consultants, agencies, and small-to-medium businesses engaging independent service providers.
Who should use this template?
- Independent consultants offering services in marketing, IT, business strategy, HR, design, or other professional services.
- Clients who engage independent consultants want to ensure that the working relationship is formalised and protects both parties.
- Freelancers entering into project-based, retainer, or hourly agreements and seeking clarity around scope, fees, ownership of work, confidentiality, and exit terms.
Why this template matters:
Having a properly drafted agreement protects both the consultant and the client by setting clear expectations, reducing misunderstandings, and outlining rights and responsibilities. It helps ensure that:
- The consultant knows exactly what services to deliver and when.
- The client understands what they will receive and how they will pay.
- Intellectual property, confidentiality, and ownership of the work are handled upfront.
- Termination, liability, and dispute resolution are addressed in advance — avoiding surprises later.
Key features at a glance:
- Scope of Services & Deliverables
- Term, Termination & Notice
- Payment Terms: Hourly, Projec,t or Retainer
- Independent Contractor Status
- Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure
- Intellectual Property Ownership
- Non-Solicitation Clause
- Warranties & Liability Limits
- Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
- Entire Agreement / Amendments Clause
