Freelance Agreement
This document is a Comprehensive Freelance Agreement template designed to establish detailed terms for independent contractor relationships between clients and individual freelancers.
Key Features
- Independent contractor structure specifically for PAN-bearing freelancers with clear non-employment relationship definitions
- Flexible SOW framework enabling multiple project engagements under one master agreement with detailed milestone-based payments
- Comprehensive IP assignment with complete transfer of deliverables ownership and moral rights waiver
- Robust confidentiality provisions including 2-year post-termination survival period and competitive use restrictions
- Detailed payment terms with 30-day cycles, TDS provisions, 2% monthly interest on delays, and expense reimbursement
- Strong termination framework covering material breach definitions, 30-day notice periods, and force majeure provisions
- Enhanced compliance measures including data protection, indemnification clauses, and liability limitations
- Professional standards with industry-standard performance warranties and subcontracting restrictions
Ideal for: Startups sharing business ideas, Freelancers and consultants, Agencies working with clients, Investors and founders, Employees handling sensitive data
Key Differentiator: Unlike basic freelance contracts, this agreement provides enterprise-grade legal framework with detailed SOW integration, comprehensive IP protection, sophisticated payment mechanisms, and robust risk management provisions while maintaining the flexibility essential for freelance relationships.
Disclaimer: This agreement does not constitute legal advice or legal services of any kind. This is merely a first draft provided for your ease. Please consult a lawyer before you finalise the draft.