Freelance Contract Template

Starting a freelance project without a contract is how good gigs go sideways. This one-page template covers scope, pay, timeline, revisions, and how either side can walk away — the stuff that prevents awkward “but I thought…” conversations later. Free to print.

FREELANCE CONTRACT

Date: ______________________

This is a general template for personal use and is not legal advice. For binding agreements, consult a qualified attorney.

1. Client

Full nameCompany (if any)
EmailPhone

2. Freelancer

Full nameBusiness name (if any)
EmailPhone

3. Scope of Work

Project title

Describe the work in detail above — deliverables, formats, and what is specifically included.

4. Payment Terms

Rate ($ per hour / flat fee)Payment schedule (e.g. 50% upfront)

5. Timeline

Start dateEnd / delivery date

6. Revision Policy

The Client receives __________ rounds of revisions. Additional revisions are billed at the Freelancer’s standard rate.

7. Termination

Either party may end this agreement with __________ days’ written notice. Work completed up to the termination date will be paid in full.

8. Signatures

Client signature
Date
Freelancer signature
Date
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How to use it

  1. Fill in the scope of work as specifically as you can — specifics prevent scope creep.
  2. Agree on the rate and payment schedule, and write down the revision limit.
  3. Print two copies; client and freelancer both sign and date.
  4. Start work only after both signatures are on paper — no exceptions.

Questions about this form?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a contract for a small project?

Yes — especially for small projects. Big projects get lawyers; small ones get misunderstandings. A one-page contract takes ten minutes and covers the four things that cause 90% of freelance fights: scope, pay, timeline, and revisions.

What should I put in the scope of work?

Be specific enough that a stranger could tell what's included. “Design a logo” is vague; “design one primary logo plus two variations, delivered as PNG and SVG” is a scope. Vague scopes grow; specific scopes get finished.

How do I handle a client who keeps asking for changes?

Point to the revision policy you both signed. That's exactly why it's in the contract — “two rounds included, more billed hourly” turns an awkward conversation into a simple one.