Who it's for
- Freelance designers, developers, writers and consultants on larger projects
- Clients who want scope and milestones agreed up front
- For an IR35-focused contract for services, see the Freelance & Contractor Agreement
What's included
- About this template — scope creep, kill fees and revision limits
- 11 clauses: project scope, timeline and milestones (table), fees and payment, revisions, client responsibilities, kill fee, intellectual property, confidentiality, liability, independent contractor, governing law
- Signatures for client and freelancer
Key points covered
- Anything outside the written scope needs a signed change order
- Milestone payments, with late payment interest under the 1998 Act for business clients
- A set number of revision rounds, then hourly charges
- Tiered kill fee if the client cancels part-way through
- IP passes to the client on final payment; the freelancer may use the work in a portfolio unless agreed otherwise
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Questions
How is this different from the Freelance & Contractor Agreement?
This contract focuses on project control — milestones, revisions and kill fees. The Freelance & Contractor Agreement focuses on IR35 status and ongoing engagements.
What is a kill fee?
A payment due if the client cancels after work starts, rising with how far the project has progressed.
When does the client own the work?
On receipt of final payment in full.
Does it deal with IR35?
It confirms independent contractor status but does not include IR35 clauses. Use the Freelance & Contractor Agreement where IR35 is a concern.
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