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Freelance services agreement
Brand identity system
This Agreement is made on June 11, 2026 between Your Studio (the “Contractor”) and Acme Co. (the “Client”).
1. Services
The Contractor agrees to provide the following services (the "Services"): Logo and wordmark design, a core color and type system, and brand guidelines delivered as a PDF. Two rounds of revisions on the primary direction.
2. Compensation & payment
The Client agrees to pay the Contractor a total of $4,000 USD for the Services. A deposit of 30% ($1,200) is due before work begins, and the remaining balance of $2,800 is due on completion. Invoices are payable within 14 days of the invoice date. Payments not received within 14 days will accrue a late fee of 2% per month on the outstanding balance.
3. Revisions
The fee includes 2 rounds of revisions on the agreed deliverables. Additional revisions, or changes to the scope above, will be quoted and billed separately.
4. Intellectual property
Upon receipt of payment in full, the Contractor assigns to the Client all ownership rights in the final deliverables produced under this Agreement. The Contractor retains ownership of preliminary concepts not selected by the Client, and may display the completed work in their portfolio and marketing unless the Client requests otherwise in writing.
5. Independent contractor
The Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee of the Client. The Contractor is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, tools, and working hours, and may engage other clients during the term of this Agreement.
6. Confidentiality
Each party agrees to keep confidential any non-public business, technical, or financial information disclosed by the other party in connection with the Services, and to use it only for the purpose of performing this Agreement.
7. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement with written notice. On termination, the Client will pay the Contractor for all work completed up to the date of termination, and the Contractor will deliver the work completed to that point. The deposit is non-refundable, as it reserves the Contractor's time.
8. Limitation of liability
The Contractor's total liability under this Agreement is limited to the total fees paid by the Client. Neither party is liable for indirect or consequential losses.
9. Governing law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Contractor is based, and any dispute will be handled in that jurisdiction.
10. Entire agreement
This document is the entire agreement between the parties and replaces any prior discussions. Changes must be agreed in writing by both parties.
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Your Studio · Contractor
Date
Acme Co. · Client
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Common questions
Do I really need a contract for freelance work?
Yes — even for small projects. A short written agreement sets expectations on scope, payment, and ownership, and it's what protects you if a client disappears, disputes the work, or expands the scope without paying. A one-page contract prevents most of the conflicts freelancers actually run into.
What should a freelance contract include?
At minimum: who the parties are, what you'll deliver (scope), how much and when you're paid (including any deposit and late fees), how many revisions are included, who owns the work after payment, and how either side can end the agreement. This generator covers all of those.
Is this contract legally binding?
A clear written agreement signed by both parties is generally enforceable, but this is a starting template, not legal advice. For high-value or unusual work, have a lawyer in your jurisdiction review it. For routine project work, a signed version of this covers the common ground.
Should I ask for a deposit?
Almost always. A deposit (25–50% is typical) funds the start of the work and filters out clients who were never going to pay. Making the deposit non-refundable — an option in this generator — protects the time you reserve for the project.
Who owns the work — me or the client?
It's your choice, and the contract should say so explicitly. The common arrangement for freelance work is that ownership transfers to the client once they've paid in full, while you keep the right to show the work in your portfolio. This generator uses that default and lets you change it.
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