Scope of Work
Freelance Worker will provide the following services to Hiring
Party in exchange for payment:
Payment
Total amount to be paid to Freelance Worker for work under the contract: $______
Optional Terms
Select the option clauses you would like to be included in the contract.
LATE FEE
If Hiring Party fails to submit payment on time, Freelance Worker may impose a late fee in the amount of ______% of the total amount unpaid every month.
RETAINER
In consideration for Freelance Worker agreeing to provide services to Client and foregoing other work opportunities, Client agrees to pay $______ to Freelance Worker on ______ for the duration of ______ months or written notice of retainer termination. Client understands that this payment is non-refundable.
Kill Fee
In the event that the Hiring Party decides not to publish or otherwise use the commissioned work from the Freelance Worker, despite the Freelance Worker completing the assignment in accordance with the agreed-upon specifications and deadlines, the Client agrees to pay a Kill Fee to the Freelance Worker. This fee is to acknowledge the effort, time, and professional expertise invested by the Freelance Worker, in fulfilling the commission.
The Kill Fee will be set at ______% of the originally agreed-upon total payment for the completed article. This payment is due within ______ days of the Hiring Party’s notification to the Freelance Worker of the decision not to use the commissioned work.
OWNERSHIP
Hiring Party upon final payment. By making this transfer, Freelance Worker gives Hiring Party permission to use the final product for the following
The Hiring Party shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Freelance Worker and its employees, agents and subcontractors from all liabilities, claims and expenses, including all reasonable legal fees that may arise or result from any service provided or performed or agreed to be performed or any product sold by the Hiring Party, its agents, employees or assigns; any injury to person or property caused by any products or services sold or otherwise distributed in connection with Freelance Worker; the Hiring Party’s use of electronic commerce; and any defective product which the Hiring Party has provided via the Services.
The Freelance Worker is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Client. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, partnership, or joint venture between the parties.
The Freelance Worker shall be solely responsible for determining the means and methods for performing the Services and for the satisfactory completion of the Services. The Client shall have no right to control or direct the manner or method by which the Services are performed, except as specifically provided in this Agreement.
FREELANCE ISN'T FREE CLAUSES
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance Compliance:
Under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value of $250 or more over a four-month period. The Client must pay the Freelance Worker on or before the payment date specified in the contract or within 30 days after the completion of the work if no date is specified. It is illegal for the Client to retaliate against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights. The Freelance Worker can file a complaint with the Columbus Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement Commission for any violations and may collect double the unpaid amount, damages for retaliation, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Freelance Worker Protection Act Compliance:
In accordance with the Freelance Worker Protection Act, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value equal to or greater than $500, either in a single contract or when aggregated with all contracts for products or services between the same contracting entity and the Freelance Worker during the immediately preceding 120 days. Payment must be made by the date specified in the contract or within 30 days after the completion of work if no date is specified. The Client is prohibited from retaliating against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights. The Freelance Worker has the right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Labor for any violations and may recover double the amount not paid, damages for retaliation, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Freelance Worker Protection Act, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance Compliance:
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance Compliance:
Under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value of $600 or more per calendar year. Payment must be made by the date specified in the contract or within 30 days after the completion of the work if no date is specified. It is illegal for the Client to retaliate against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights under this Ordinance. The Freelance Worker has the right to file a complaint with the Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards and may recover double the amount not paid, damages for retaliation, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance Compliance:
Per the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value of $600 or more per calendar year or more than $200 for work completed within any seven consecutive days. Payment must be made by the date specified in the contract or within 30 days after the completion of work if no date is specified. Retaliation against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights is illegal. The Freelance Worker has the right to file a complaint with the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights and may recover double the amount not paid, damages for retaliation, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Freelance Isn’t Free Law Compliance
In accordance with the Freelance Isn’t Free Law, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value of $800 or more over a 120-day period. Payment must be made by the specified date in the contract, or within 30 days after the completion of the work if no date is specified. Retaliation against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights is prohibited. The Freelance Worker can file a complaint with the New York Attorney General’s office for violations and may recover double the amount not paid, damages for retaliation, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Freelance Isn’t Free Law, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Freelance Isn’t Free Law Compliance
Pursuant to the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value of $800 or more over a 120-day period. The Freelance Worker must be paid on or before the payment date specified in the contract, or within 30 days after the completion of work if no date is specified. It is illegal for the Client to retaliate against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights under this Act. The Freelance Worker has the right to file a complaint with the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protections for any violations and may collect double the amount not paid, damages for retaliation, and payment of attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance Compliance:
According to the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value of $600 or more per calendar year. The Client must pay the Freelance Worker on or before the payment date specified in the contract or within 30 days after the completion of work if no date is specified. The Client is prohibited from retaliating against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights. The Freelance Worker can file a complaint with the Seattle Office of Labor Standards for any violations and may collect double the unpaid amount, damages for retaliation, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
FREELANCE WORK AGREEMENT
The following is a Freelance Work Agreement ("Agreement") between the Freelance Worker and Hiring Party named below.
PARTIES
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Hiring Party will be available and respond to Freelance Worker in a reasonable manner and within 3 days of contact.
SCOPE OF WORK
Freelance Worker will provide the following services to Hiring Party in exchange for payment:
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PAYMENT
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GENERAL
This Agreement, including any attachments, represents the entire agreement between Hiring Party and Freelance Worker. Both parties’ performance is limited to only those items that are listed in the Agreement.
Hiring Party Signature:
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Name:
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Date:
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Freelance Worker Signature:
Name:
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Date:
08-12-2024
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LATE FEE
If Hiring Party fails to submit payment on time, Freelance Worker may impose a late fee in the amount of ______% of the total amount unpaid every month.
RETAINER
In consideration for Freelance Worker agreeing to provide services to Hiring Party and foregoing other work opportunities, Hiring Party agrees to pay $______ to Freelance Worker on ______. Hiring Party understands that this payment is non-refundable.
CANCELLATION FEE
In the event that the Hiring Party wishes to cancel the project after the Freelance Worker has begun work but before the project is completed, the Hiring Party agrees to pay a cancellation or kill fee to compensate for the time and resources already invested in the project.
If the Hiring Party cancels the project within ______ days of the project start date, the Hiring Party is required to pay ______% of the estimated total project fee.
If the Hiring Party cancels the project after ______ days from the project start date but before the project is complete, the Hiring Party is required to pay ______% of the total project fee.
If the project is ______% or more complete at the time of cancellation, the Hiring Party agrees to pay the full project fee as originally agreed upon in this contract.
Freelance Worker will provide Hiring Party with an itemized invoice indicating the work completed to date and the corresponding amount due at the time of cancellation. Payment of the cancellation fee is due within ______ days of invoice receipt.
This cancellation fee is meant to compensate the Freelance Worker for the time, effort, and opportunity costs of having allocated resources and declined other potential projects based on the commitment from the Hiring Party.
OWNERSHIP
Hiring Party upon final payment. By making this transfer, Freelance Worker gives Hiring Party permission to use the final product for the following
KILL FEE
In the event that the Hiring Party decides not to publish or otherwise use the commissioned work from the Freelance Worker, despite the Freelance Worker completing the assignment in accordance with the agreed-upon specifications and deadlines, the Client agrees to pay a Kill Fee to the Freelance Worker. This fee is to acknowledge the effort, time, and professional expertise invested by the Freelance Worker, in fulfilling the commission.
The Kill Fee will be set at ______% of the originally agreed-upon total payment for the completed article. This payment is due within ______ days of the Hiring Party’s notification to the Freelance Worker of the decision not to use the commissioned work.
The payment of this Kill Fee entitles the Hiring Party to no rights over the completed article, and the Freelance Worker retains full rights to the work, including the right to publish, sell, or use their work elsewhere.
INDEMNIFICATION
The Hiring Party shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Freelance Worker and its employees, agents and subcontractors from all liabilities, claims and expenses, including all reasonable legal fees that may arise or result from any service provided or performed or agreed to be performed or any product sold by the Hiring Party, its agents, employees or assigns; any injury to person or property caused by any products or services sold or otherwise distributed in connection with Freelance Worker; the Hiring Party’s use of electronic commerce; and any defective product which the Hiring Party has provided via the Services.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Parties will attempt to resolve any dispute relating to this Agreement or the Project amicably between the Parties. Any claim that is not resolved amicably will be decided through mediation in ______ performed by a mutually agreed upon industry expert. In no event shall the request for mediation be made after the date when institution of legal proceedings based upon such claim would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations or repose.
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
The Client agrees to reimburse the Freelance Worker for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the Services, and have been authorized in writing by Client in advance. The Freelance Worker shall submit an itemized invoice for all reimbursable expenses. Reimbursement shall be made within days of the receipt of the invoice.
REVISIONS/CHANGES
The Freelance Worker agrees to provide up to ______ revisions or edits to the work as part of the original scope. Any additional revisions beyond this number will be charged at a rate of $______ per revision. The Client must submit revision requests within ______ days of receiving the work. The Freelance Worker shall complete revisions within ______ days of receiving the Client's request.
Any material changes to the Services, including work to be performed and related fees must be approved by the prior written consent of both parties.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Both parties acknowledge that during the term of this Agreement, they may have access to confidential information, including but not limited to business strategies, customer information, and proprietary materials. Both parties agree to keep such information confidential and not to disclose it to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party, except as required by law. This obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of ______ years.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value of $250 or more over a four-month period. The Client must pay the Freelance Worker on or before the payment date specified in the contract or within 30 days after the completion of the work if no date is specified. It is illegal for the Client to retaliate against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights. The Freelance Worker can file a complaint with the Columbus Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement Commission for any violations and may collect double the unpaid amount, damages for retaliation, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Freelance Worker Protection Act Compliance:
In accordance with the Freelance Worker Protection Act, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value equal to or greater than $500, either in a single contract or when aggregated with all contracts for products or services between the same contracting entity and the Freelance Worker during the immediately preceding 120 days. Payment must be made by the date specified in the contract or within 30 days after the completion of work if no date is specified. The Client is prohibited from retaliating against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights. The Freelance Worker has the right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Labor for any violations and may recover double the amount not paid, damages for retaliation, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Freelance Worker Protection Act, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Freelance Worker Protection Act Compliance:
In accordance with the Freelance Worker Protection Act, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value equal to or greater than $500, either in a single contract or when aggregated with all contracts for products or services between the same contracting entity and the Freelance Worker during the immediately preceding 120 days. Payment must be made by the date specified in the contract or within 30 days after the completion of work if no date is specified. The Client is prohibited from retaliating against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights. The Freelance Worker has the right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Labor for any violations and may recover double the amount not paid, damages for retaliation, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Freelance Worker Protection Act, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance Compliance
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance Compliance:
Under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value of $600 or more per calendar year. Payment must be made by the date specified in the contract or within 30 days after the completion of the work if no date is specified. It is illegal for the Client to retaliate against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights under this Ordinance. The Freelance Worker has the right to file a complaint with the Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards and may recover double the amount not paid, damages for retaliation, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance Compliance:
Per the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value of $600 or more per calendar year or more than $200 for work completed within any seven consecutive days. Payment must be made by the date specified in the contract or within 30 days after the completion of work if no date is specified. Retaliation against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights is illegal. The Freelance Worker has the right to file a complaint with the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights and may recover double the amount not paid, damages for retaliation, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Freelance Isn’t Free Law Compliance
Pursuant to the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value of $800 or more over a 120-day period. The Freelance Worker must be paid on or before the payment date specified in the contract, or within 30 days after the completion of work if no date is specified. It is illegal for the Client to retaliate against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights under this Act. The Freelance Worker has the right to file a complaint with the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protections for any violations and may collect double the amount not paid, damages for retaliation, and payment of attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Freelance Isn’t Free Law Compliance
In accordance with the Freelance Isn’t Free Law, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value of $800 or more over a 120-day period. Payment must be made by the specified date in the contract, or within 30 days after the completion of the work if no date is specified. Retaliation against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights is prohibited. The Freelance Worker can file a complaint with the New York Attorney General’s office for violations and may recover double the amount not paid, damages for retaliation, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Freelance Isn’t Free Law, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance Compliance:
According to the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance, contracts are mandatory for freelance work with a value of $600 or more per calendar year. The Client must pay the Freelance Worker on or before the payment date specified in the contract or within 30 days after the completion of work if no date is specified. The Client is prohibited from retaliating against the Freelance Worker for exercising their rights. The Freelance Worker can file a complaint with the Seattle Office of Labor Standards for any violations and may collect double the unpaid amount, damages for retaliation, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State]. However, if the Freelance Worker is legally qualified under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance, the Freelance Worker is covered by the law regardless of the governing law state.
RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES
The Freelance Worker is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Client. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, partnership, or joint venture between the parties.
The Freelance Worker shall be solely responsible for determining the means and methods for performing the Services and for the satisfactory completion of the Services. The Client shall have no right to control or direct the manner or method by which the Services are performed, except as specifically provided in this Agreement.
