Retainer agreement
Monthly services, hours, reporting and notice in writing.
FREE TEMPLATES
Contract templates.
Terms in writing.
NDAs, master service agreements, contractor and service agreements, engagement letters and industry contracts. Starting points to adapt with your lawyer.
Client Services contract
Scope, payment and services.
Mutual NDA agreement
Scope, payment and confidential information.
Master Service agreement
Scope, payment and statements of work.
Independent Contractor agreement
Scope, payment and services.
Service agreement
Scope, payment and services.
Subcontractor agreement
Scope, payment and flow-down terms.
Consulting agreement
Scope, payment and scope.
Freelance contract
Scope, payment and scope.
Photography contract
Scope, payment and usage licence.
Interior Design contract
Scope, payment and purchasing.
Graphic Design contract
Scope, payment and revisions.
SEO contract
Scope, payment and no guaranteed rankings.
Videographer contract
Scope, payment and revisions.
Social Media Management contract
Scope, payment and content approval.
Marketing contract
Scope, payment and ad spend.
Web Design contract
Scope, payment and content.
Software Development contract
Scope, payment and acceptance testing.
Architect contract
Scope, payment and work stages.
Payment Plan agreement
Scope, payment and amount owed.
Service Level agreement
Scope, payment and response times.
Professional Services agreement
Scope, payment and standard of care.
Letter of Intent letter
Scope, payment and scope summary.
Engagement letter
Scope, payment and scope.
Bookkeeping Engagement letter
Scope, payment and services.
Attorney Engagement letter
Scope, payment and scope of representation.
Which agreement do you need?
| Situation | Template |
|---|---|
| Sharing confidential information before or during a project | NDA |
| Repeat work with the same client | Master service agreement plus a statement of work per project |
| A one-off client project | Service agreement or an industry contract |
| Ongoing monthly work | Retainer agreement |
| Hiring a contractor or subcontractor | Independent contractor or subcontractor agreement |
| Professional engagements | Engagement letter |
Are contract templates legally binding?
A template becomes binding once the parties agree and sign it, if it meets the legal requirements where you are. Have a lawyer review it for your jurisdiction.
Do I need a contract for small jobs?
Yes. Even a one-page agreement covering scope, price, payment terms and ownership prevents most disputes.
Can I sign these electronically?
In most countries, business contracts like these can be signed electronically, with some exceptions. Check the rules that apply to you.
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Other template categories
Proposals
Win the work with a clear approach, scope and price.
Scope of work
Define deliverables, exclusions, timelines and acceptance.
Quotes & estimates
Price defined work quickly so clients can say yes.
Invoices
Bill clearly, get paid on time and chase politely.
Timesheets
Record billable hours by client, project and task.
Briefs
Capture goals, audience and constraints before work starts.
Forms & questionnaires
Intake, onboarding and feedback questions for clients.
Client communication
Kickoffs, status reports and follow-ups that keep work moving.
THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE, IN ORDER
Good habits. A shared home.
Bring the work you share with clients into one place.