Free Freelance Contract Generator
Generate a Freelance Contract with project scope, payment, deposit, revisions, and IP ownership in minutes.
Template only. This tool generates a starting-point document. It is not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney before using any document for real transactions.
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How to Use Freelance Contract Generator
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Enter freelancer and client details
Fill in the freelancer name and address, and the client name and address.
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Describe the project
Enter a project title and detailed scope. Include deliverables, formats, and what is explicitly excluded from the project.
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Set payment and revision terms
Enter the total fee, deposit percentage, delivery date, and how many revisions are included.
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Download or copy
Click Print / Save PDF to save as a PDF file, or Copy Text to copy the full contract text.
Frequently Asked Questions
A deposit (typically 25–50%) commits the client to the project and covers your time if they cancel early. It also prevents you from starting work without any financial commitment from the client. The deposit should be non-refundable once work has commenced.
Be as specific as possible. List exactly what is included (deliverables, formats, number of pages/screens) and what is explicitly excluded. Vague scope is the most common cause of scope creep and payment disputes. For example: "Design of 5 website pages in Figma (desktop only). Does not include mobile design, development, or copywriting."
It means the client only owns the final deliverables once they have paid in full. Until then, the copyright stays with you. This is a standard protection for freelancers — it means the client cannot use the work and refuse to pay. Most clients accept this term.
2 rounds is the most common for creative work. Each "round" means the client reviews the work and provides one consolidated set of feedback, then you make those changes. Unlimited revisions destroy profitability — cap them and charge for additional rounds at your hourly rate.
A kill fee is compensation paid when a client cancels the project after work has begun. This template includes a non-refundable deposit as the implicit kill fee. For larger projects, you may want to add a sliding scale kill fee (e.g., 25% if cancelled before 50% completion, 50% if cancelled after 50%).