Freelance Pr Contract Template

FREELANCE PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-PR-2026-001
Effective Date: [//2026]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: This form must be completed by the Contracting Entity (Client) and the Freelance Public Relations Consultant. All bracketed fields must be populated prior to execution.
• Filing & Retention: Both parties shall retain an executed digital or hard copy of this agreement for a minimum of seven (7) years following the termination of the engagement.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include: Exhibit A: Statement of Work (SOW), Exhibit B: Fee Schedule, and Exhibit C: Intellectual Property Assignment.

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by:
Client: [] ("Client") located at [].
Consultant: [] ("Consultant") located at [].

2. SERVICES

Consultant agrees to provide public relations services as described in the attached Exhibit A (SOW). Consultant shall perform services with reasonable care and skill consistent with industry standards.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

• Term: This Agreement commences on [//2026] and continues until [//2026] or until completion of the services.
• Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate this agreement upon [____] days written notice if the other party breaches a material term.
• Termination for Convenience: Client may terminate with [____] days written notice, provided all services performed through the termination date are compensated.

4. FEES AND EXPENSES

• Payment Terms: Client shall pay undisputed invoices within [____] days of receipt.
• Fee Structure: [ ] Hourly Rate: [] per hour [ ] Monthly Retainer: [] per month [ ] Project Fixed Fee: [__________] total
• Expenses: Pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses shall be reimbursed by Client upon submission of receipts.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

Consultant acknowledges that in the course of engagement, they may have access to Client’s proprietary information. Consultant agrees to hold all such information in strict confidence and shall not disclose it to any third party without express written consent.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All deliverables, press releases, media lists, and strategies created specifically for the Client under this agreement shall be considered "work made for hire" and shall remain the exclusive property of the Client upon full payment of fees.

7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

Consultant is an independent contractor, not an employee. Consultant is responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, and is not entitled to any Client-sponsored benefits.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of []. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [] County.

EXECUTION

FOR CLIENT:
Authorized Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: []
Title: []
Date: [//2026]

FOR CONSULTANT:
Authorized Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: []
Title: []
Date: [//2026]

Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.