Freelance Service Agreement
A freelance service agreement is a contract between a client and an independent freelancer that defines the scope of a project, payment terms, and ownership of the resulting deliverables. Use this when a client is hiring you (or you're hiring a freelancer) for a defined project — design, writing, development — and need clear terms on deliverables, payment, and who owns the final work.
What's included
A ready-to-use freelance service agreement with signature fields already placed for Client and Freelancer. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Project scope and deliverables
- Payment terms and schedule
- Revision policy
- Ownership and transfer of final work
- Confidentiality
- Termination and kill fee provisions
What you'll fill in
[Client Name][Freelancer Name][Project Description][Deliverables][Fee Amount][Payment Schedule][Number of Revisions Included][Project Deadline]Legal summary
This agreement legally defines what the freelancer must deliver, when, and for how much, and typically specifies that ownership of the final work transfers to the client only upon full payment. It also sets expectations around revisions and what happens if either party ends the project before completion.
Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.
FAQ
Is this Freelance Service Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Freelance Service Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for Client and Freelancer — already placed, so you just fill in the details and send.
Can I edit this Freelance Service Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Freelance Service Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
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“Generate a filled Freelance Service Agreement for a logo design project.”
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.