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Freelance Service Contract Generator

Generate a basic freelance or contractor service agreement with automatic deposit/balance calculation, revisions and IP terms.

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Freelance Service Contract
Generate a basic freelance/contractor service agreement

Disclaimer. This tool generates a generic template intended as a starting point only — it is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Contract law and independent-contractor classification rules vary by country and state. Have a qualified lawyer review this document before either party signs it. Read full disclaimer →

About the Freelance Service Contract Generator

This tool drafts a basic freelance/contractor service agreement covering the scope of services, project timeline, fee structure (including an automatically calculated deposit and balance split), number of included revision rounds, IP assignment on full payment, confidentiality, independent-contractor status, termination terms, and a liability cap — all populated from the freelancer name, client name, service description, fee, deposit percentage, duration and revision count you enter.

The deposit and balance amounts are calculated directly from your inputs: Deposit Amount = Fee × (Deposit % ÷ 100), and Balance Amount = Fee × (1 − Deposit % ÷ 100). The contract states that intellectual property in the deliverables transfers to the client only once full payment is received, which is a standard protection for freelancers against clients who use unpaid work without completing payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Deposit Amount = Project Fee × (Deposit % ÷ 100). Balance Amount = Project Fee × (1 − Deposit % ÷ 100). For example, a $5,000 fee with a 50% deposit produces a $2,500 deposit due upfront and a $2,500 balance due on completion.
The template states that IP in the deliverables transfers to the client only upon receipt of full payment. Before that point, the freelancer retains all rights, which protects freelancers from clients using unpaid work.
Under the generated terms, either party may terminate with 7 days' written notice, the client must pay for work completed to date, and the deposit is non-refundable if the client cancels after work has commenced.
No. The template explicitly states the freelancer is an independent contractor, not an employee, and is responsible for their own taxes and insurance. If your working relationship looks more like employment (fixed hours, sole client, close supervision), consult a lawyer about worker-classification risk before using this template.
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