Freelance & ConsultingGeneral US

Free General US Freelance and Consulting Agreement Template

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

407 wordsUpdated August 14, 2026

Who is this template for?

Independent consultants providing professional services to corporate clients.
Freelance creative professionals (designers, writers, developers) establishing project scope.
Small business owners hiring independent contractors for specific project-based work.
Agencies engaging freelance talent to supplement internal teams.

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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], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE] with its principal place of business at [CLIENT ADDRESS] ("Client"), and [CONSULTANT NAME], an individual/entity with a principal place of business at [CONSULTANT ADDRESS] ("Consultant").

2. SERVICES

2.1 Scope of Work. Consultant agrees to provide the services described in Exhibit A (the "Services"). Any changes to the scope 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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