As a freelancer, you don’t have another company to rely on that will negotiate terms on your behalf.

That company is you!

And as much as we don’t want to think about it, things can go wrong along the way.

So, in this video, we’ll walk through step-by-step how to create a freelance contract that keeps you protected.

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00:00 Introduction
00:46 Who are we?
01:40 What to include in your contracts
02:31 Name/contact information
03:13 Scope of work
04:41 Term
05:02 Payment
06:06 Termination clause
06:47 Cooperation
07:02 Proprietary information
08:08 Limitation of liability
08:36 Indemnity
08:52 Independent contractor terms
09:38 Additional clauses you need in your contract
10:51 Signatures
11:21 Outro

Here are 12 elements every contract template needs:

#1 Name/Contact Information
A very important note: If your business name happens to be different than your legal name, be sure to include your *business* name.

#2 Scope of Work
This section describes all of the work you will complete for the client. The more specific you are, the less likely you will deal with “scope creep,” which is when a client adds more work to the project than you originally agreed upon.

#3 Term
A timeline for how long you will be working with the client. You can either assign a specific due date or have the contract end when the project is completed.

#4 Payment
A description of how and when the client will pay you.

#5 Termination Clause
A lot of things can go wrong during a project, so it’s crucial to define the circumstances under which a contract can be ended.

#6 Cooperation
You agree to fully cooperate with an insurer if a policy claim occurs.

#7 Proprietary Information
An agreement that you will not reveal any trade secrets or other private information that belongs to the client.

#8 Liability

This clause caps the number of potential damages incurred and can eliminate a party’s right to certain types of damages.

#9 Indemnity

Indemnity can protect you from damages and lawsuits by detailing the amount of risk you are willing to undertake when working with the client. For a stricter line, you can draft an indemnification clause that only holds you liable for gross negligence and willful misconduct.

#10 Independent Contractor Terms

This states whether you will be using your or your client’s equipment, how you will perform your day-to-day operations, and that you will be responsible for your taxes and benefits.

#11 General

A catch-all section that includes other important clauses, such as Force Majeure, Severability, and Arbitration.

#12 Signature

No contract is binding without the signature of you and your client.

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