Freelance & ConsultingGeneral US

Free General US Freelance and Consulting Agreement

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382 wordsUpdated June 22, 2026

Who is this template for?

Independent contractors providing professional services to corporate clients.
Small business owners hiring freelance consultants for project-based work.
Creative professionals (designers, writers, developers) establishing clear scope and payment terms.
Consultants requiring intellectual property protection and non-disclosure terms.

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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] corporation with its principal place of business at [CLIENT ADDRESS] ("Client"), and [FREELANCER NAME], an independent contractor residing 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 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 rendered up to the effective date of termination.

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