Freelance Contract Template
Protect Your Work. Get Paid. Stay Professional.
Overview
Every freelancer who has worked without a contract has a horror story — unpaid invoices, endless revisions, stolen work or a client who simply disappears. This professionally structured freelance contract template covers everything that matters, so you go into every client engagement protected, clear and confident.
What’s Inside — 12 Clauses
Clause 1 — Scope of Services — Defines exactly what is included and what is not, preventing scope creep before it starts
Clause 2 — Term of Agreement — Covers project-based and monthly retainer engagements with auto-renewal and extension terms
Clause 3 — Payment Terms — 50% advance structure, payment methods, GST guidance and commencement conditions
Clause 4 — Late Payment Clause — 2% weekly late fee, work suspension rights and legal recovery provisions for unpaid dues
Clause 5 — Revision Policy — Defines what a revision is, how many are included and what additional rounds cost
Clause 6 — Intellectual Property Rights — Ownership transfers only upon full payment, with portfolio usage rights retained by the freelancer
Clause 7 — Confidentiality — Full NDA-style clause protecting both parties for 2 years beyond project completion
Clause 8 — Termination Clause — 14-day notice terms, immediate termination triggers and advance payment refund policy
Clause 9 — Limitation of Liability — Protects you from claims on results outside your control — algorithm changes, market conditions and ad performance
Clause 10 — Force Majeure — Covers emergencies, lockdowns, platform outages and medical situations professionally
Clause 11 — Governing Law & Dispute Resolution — Indian law governed, arbitration-first dispute process under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996
Clause 12 — Entire Agreement — Electronic signature validity, amendment process and severability clause
Who This Is For
- Freelancers who have been burned by clients who don’t pay
- Anyone starting a new client relationship who wants clear, written terms
- Freelancers ready to move from informal agreements to professional contracts
- Beginners who want to look established and protected from day one
Format
Instant download · Microsoft Word · Fully editable · Valid for Indian freelancers
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