Freelance Writer Contract Template

FREELANCE WRITING SERVICES AGREEMENT

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

Instructions for Use

• Completion: The Client (Company) and Contractor (Freelancer) must complete all bracketed fields. Both parties should initial each page.
• Filing/Retention: Both parties shall retain an executed copy of this agreement for a minimum of seven (7) years following the completion of services to satisfy audit and tax compliance requirements.
• Mandatory Attachments: Ensure a detailed "Exhibit A: Statement of Work (SOW)" is attached, outlining specific deliverables, word counts, and milestones.

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between: Client: [__________] (Company Name) located at [__________]. Contractor: [__________] (Freelancer Name) located at [__________].

2. SERVICES & COMPENSATION

The Contractor agrees to perform the services detailed in the attached Exhibit A.

• Compensation: The Client shall pay the Contractor [__________] per [ ] Word / [ ] Project / [ ] Hour.
• Payment Terms: Invoices shall be submitted [__________] and paid within [__________] days of receipt.

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & WORK FOR HIRE

All work produced under this Agreement shall be considered "Work Made for Hire." Upon full payment, the Client shall own all right, title, and interest in the work. The Contractor hereby assigns all rights, including copyrights, to the Client.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee. The Contractor is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, insurance, and professional expenses.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

Contractor acknowledges that they may have access to proprietary information. Contractor agrees to hold all such information in strict confidence and shall not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent from the Client.

6. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this agreement with [__________] days' written notice. In the event of early termination, the Client shall pay the Contractor for all work completed and approved up to the date of termination.

7. GOVERNING LAW

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [__________].

EXECUTION & SIGNATURE BLOCK

FOR CLIENT:
Authorized Signature: __________________
Printed Name: [__________]
Title: [__________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

FOR CONTRACTOR:
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.