Freelance & ConsultingGeneral US

Free General US Freelance and Consulting Agreement

Download a professional, comprehensive US Freelance and Consulting Agreement template. Protect your business with this ready-to-use legal contract.

362 wordsUpdated August 13, 2026

Who is this template for?

Independent contractors providing marketing, design, or IT consulting services to corporate clients.
Small business owners hiring freelance specialists for project-based work.
Agencies engaging independent consultants to handle overflow client projects.
Freelancers looking to formalize payment terms, intellectual property rights, and liability protections.

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1. PARTIES

This Freelance and Consulting Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [DATE] (the "Effective Date"), by and between [CLIENT NAME], with a principal place of business at [CLIENT ADDRESS] ("Client"), and [FREELANCER NAME], with a principal place of business at [FREELANCER ADDRESS] ("Consultant").

2. SERVICES

2.1 Scope of Work. Consultant agrees to perform the services described in Exhibit A (the "Services"). Any changes to the scope of work must be agreed upon in writing by both parties.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

3.1 Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until the completion of the Services, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Section 3.

3.2 Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon [NUMBER] days' written notice to the other party. In the event of such termination, Client shall pay Consultant for all Services performed up to the effective date of termination.

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