Freelancing, Contracts & Legalities: A Starter Contract
Update: Link to contract PDF has been fixed!
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Contracts are an integral part of any freelancer’s toolkit. Below, I’ve posted a good beginner contract in non-editable PDF form which will serve as the base for my own. Startup graphic designers, web designers and programmers should all have one before dealing with their first client, many don’t know where to begin when writing one. The PDF I’ve posted should give you a good jump-off point to draft your own, inserting your own logo and information then have it reviewed by a local laywer, for touching up any legal details specific to your city or state.
Post inspired by the recent article on Web Worker Daily titled
“Web Worker 101: 7 Business Basics”.
The tips are wise but there isn’t a link or suggestion on where to find a good, beginner contract or template so I have provided one here covering proposals, estimates, production, invoices, basic copyright, scheduling, payment and more.