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Free contract templates, that hold up.
The clauses that actually matter for your profession — not a generic template that covers every scenario except the ones you’ll face.
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Photographer
Contract template
Key clauses included:
- Usage rights — what the client may and may not do with the images
- Cancellation and rescheduling policy with clear refund terms
- Number of edited images included and turnaround time
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Web Designer
Contract template
Key clauses included:
- Scope of work with explicit list of deliverables and what is NOT included
- Number of revision rounds included before hourly charges apply
- Intellectual property ownership upon full payment
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Graphic Designer
Contract template
Key clauses included:
- License scope — what the client may do with the final artwork
- Number of revision rounds included before additional charges apply
- File formats to be delivered and when
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Copywriter
Contract template
Key clauses included:
- Number of revision rounds included and what constitutes a 'revision' vs. a 'rewrite'
- Ownership of content upon full payment
- Kill fee if the client cancels after briefing (typically 50% of project fee)
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Consultant
Contract template
Key clauses included:
- Scope of work with clear start and end dates
- Payment terms and late fee policy
- Expense reimbursement policy and approval thresholds
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Video Editor
Contract template
Key clauses included:
- Footage ownership and what happens to raw files after delivery
- Number of revision rounds and definition of a revision
- File delivery specs and which formats are included
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Social Media Manager
Contract template
Key clauses included:
- Platforms covered and number of posts per week included
- Content approval process and turnaround time
- Ad spend ownership and billing (client pays platforms directly)
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Virtual Assistant
Contract template
Key clauses included:
- Scope of tasks included and tasks explicitly excluded
- Working hours and response time expectations
- Confidentiality and data access terms
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Six clauses that hold the work together.
The difference between a contract and a Word document.
Scope of work
Defines exactly what's included — and just as importantly, what's not. This is your protection against scope creep.
Payment terms
Deposit, milestones, late fees, and what happens if payment stops. Non-negotiable.
Revision policy
How many rounds are included, what counts as a revision vs. new work, and your rate for extras.
Intellectual property
What the client owns after paying in full, and what you retain. Critical for creative work.
Termination clause
How either party can end the contract, notice period required, and how outstanding work is billed.
Confidentiality
What information stays private. Important for any client who shares business data or strategy.
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