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Freelance Agreement

What is a Freelance Agreement?

A freelance agreement is a contract between a freelancer and a client that outlines the terms and conditions of the freelancer’s work. This type of agreement can be used for any project or task that is completed outside of an employer-employee relationship.

Few details that are present in the contract are:

Compensation: The agreed amount that needs to be paid after completion of work
Timeline: A deadline set mutually by both parties
Scope of work: Defines the freelancer’s nature of work during the tenure of the agreement
Additional Services: Payment terms set by the freelancer for any extra effort
Late Payment Clause: A freelancer can charge an interest rate or set any other terms
Advance Payment: This clause allows freelancers to charge a specific sum in advance
Termination: Circumstances under which the client can choose to terminate the contract
Confidentiality: During the tenure, a freelancer should not disclose the work information to any third party
Privity: Showcases the relationship between the client and the freelancer
Jurisdiction and dispute resolution: Depends on the nationality of both parties

Documents required to prepare a Freelance Agreement

Address proof of parties that are involved in the agreement.
Identity proof of the business or company and the freelancer.
Documents that verify the names of the involved parties or organisations.

The Essential clauses in a freelancer contract

Scope or purpose of work
Timeline of the contract, termination and commencement
Payment timeline and mode
Verification of basic information
Most importantly, a valid consideration under Section 2(d) India Contract Act, 1872

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Freelance Agreement

What is a Freelance Agreement?

Few details that are present in the contract are:

Documents required to prepare a Freelance Agreement

The Essential clauses in a freelancer contract

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