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Free General US Freelance Consulting Agreement

Download a professional, legally-vetted General US Freelance Consulting Agreement template. Protect your business with standard clauses for all US states.

427 wordsUpdated June 10, 2026

Who is this template for?

Independent consultants providing strategic advice to corporate clients.
Freelance software developers or IT specialists contracting for project-based work.
Marketing and creative professionals establishing clear scope and payment terms.
Small business owners hiring external experts for short-term consulting engagements.

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1. PARTIES

This General Freelance 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 its principal place of business at [CONSULTANT ADDRESS] ("Consultant").

2. SERVICES

2.1. Scope of Services. 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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