Free freelance contract template

    A freelance contract template for every kind of client work.

    Pick a free freelance contract template for design, web development, consulting, retainer, or SOW work. Edit in your browser, e-sign for free, and send a signed PDF to both parties — no subscription, no per-envelope fee.

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    8 templates • Free e-signatures • Legally binding under ESIGN, UETA & eIDAS
    01 / The library

    8 contracts. All free.

    Each template is plain English with editable sections clearly marked. Click one to open it in the Invora editor — fill in your client name, fee, and scope, then send for signature.

    Design & creative

    Freelance design services

    Clear, friendly agreement for branding, illustration, or product design work.

    Editable: scope · deliverables · revisions · special terms
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    Web & software development

    Web development project

    For fixed-scope website or web app builds.

    Editable: scope · milestones · tech stack · special terms
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    Consulting & advisory

    Consulting engagement

    Hourly or day-rate advisory work with a clear scope.

    Editable: scope · deliverables · special terms
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    Retainers & ongoing work

    Monthly retainer

    Recurring monthly arrangement with a fixed scope of hours or outputs.

    Editable: scope · monthly outputs · special terms
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    Statements of work

    Simple Statement of Work

    Short SOW for a defined piece of work under a master agreement.

    Editable: scope · deliverables · milestones · special terms
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    Rental & lease agreements

    Residential rental agreement

    Rent out a house, flat or apartment. Covers rent, deposit, term, utilities and house rules.

    Editable: property · house rules · maintenance · special terms
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    Rental & lease agreements

    Room rental / lodger agreement

    Rent a single room in a shared home, with shared areas, house rules and a short notice period.

    Editable: room · house rules · special terms
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    Rental & lease agreements

    Equipment rental agreement

    Hire out gear, tools, vehicles or event equipment with clear damage, insurance and return terms.

    Editable: equipment · care and use · special terms
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    02 / Browse by category
    Design & creative

    For branding, illustration, product, and UI/UX design engagements where deliverables, revisions, and ownership need to be crystal clear.

    Web & software development

    For fixed-scope website and web app builds — covers tech stack, milestones, source code ownership, and post-launch hosting.

    Consulting & advisory

    For hourly or day-rate advisory work with a defined scope, expected outcomes, and confidentiality terms.

    Retainers & ongoing work

    For recurring monthly arrangements with a fixed scope of hours or outputs and a clean notice period.

    Statements of work

    Short statements of work for a defined piece of work, typically under a master services agreement.

    03 / What's inside every template

    Written by humans. Read like English.

    No archaic legalese, no 12-page boilerplate. Just the clauses your work actually needs, written so your client will read them.

    • Plain-English clauses you can actually read
    • Scope, deliverables, and revision rounds
    • Payment schedule and late-fee terms
    • IP ownership and portfolio rights
    • Confidentiality where it matters
    • Termination and notice periods
    • Editable sections marked for safe rewriting
    04 / What to include

    What should a freelance contract include?

    A strong freelance contract template protects your time, your payment, and your work. These are the clauses every agreement should cover — and the ones we built into every template.

    Parties & contact info

    Your name or business, the client's name, and both addresses or emails.

    Scope of work

    Exactly what you're delivering, what's out of scope, and how revisions are handled.

    Payment terms

    Fee, deposit, milestones, due dates, accepted payment methods, and late fees.

    Timeline & deadlines

    Start date, delivery dates, and what happens if the client delays feedback.

    IP & ownership

    Who owns the final work, when rights transfer, and any portfolio or usage rights.

    Termination clause

    Notice period, kill fee, and how either party can end the agreement cleanly.

    05 / One-page checklist

    Freelance contract checklist.

    Tick these off before you send any freelance contract. Every item below is built into every Invora template, so you never start from a blank page.

    Parties identified

    Your full name or business, client name, and both contact details.

    Scope locked

    Exactly what you're delivering, what's out of scope, and revision limits.

    Payment terms

    Fee, deposit, milestones, due dates, accepted methods, and late fees.

    Timeline set

    Start date, key milestones, final delivery, and client-feedback windows.

    IP & ownership

    Who owns final work, when rights transfer, and portfolio usage rights.

    Confidentiality

    NDA-style protection for sensitive client data and trade secrets.

    Termination clause

    Notice period, kill fee, and how either side ends the agreement.

    Liability cap

    Limit on damages and a clear dispute-resolution path.

    Signature blocks

    Spaces for both parties to sign and date the agreement.

    Audit trail

    Saved version history and proof of signing for both parties.

    06 / How it works
    01
    Pick a template

    Choose the one closest to the work you're doing — design, web dev, consulting, retainer, or SOW.

    02
    Fill the blanks

    Client, project, fee, payment schedule, scope, deliverables. Editable sections are clearly marked.

    03
    Send for signature

    Your client gets a public link by email and signs in one click with a typed or drawn signature.

    04
    Get paid

    After signing, auto-generate the invoice with a Stripe payment link. Both parties get a signed PDF.

    07 / Legally binding when signed

    Signed contracts that hold up in court.

    Read the long version on whether e-signatures are legally binding, or learn how to create an electronic signature.

    United States

    ESIGN Act (2000) & UETA — e-signatures are equivalent to wet ink for most contracts.

    European Union

    eIDAS Regulation — recognises Simple, Advanced, and Qualified electronic signatures.

    United Kingdom

    Electronic Communications Act 2000 — e-signatures admissible in court.

    Australia, Canada & India

    ETA 1999, PIPEDA, and the IT Act 2000 — all recognise electronic signatures for most agreements.

    08 / FAQ

    Template questions.

    • A freelance contract template is a reusable agreement that spells out the working relationship between an independent worker and a client. It covers scope, payment, timeline, ownership, confidentiality, and what happens if something goes wrong — so both sides know what to expect before work starts.
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    Free, unlimited contracts. Your client signs in one click and you both get a signed PDF with a tamper-evident audit trail.

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