Identify the parties and project
State who is providing the services, who is hiring them, and what project or engagement the agreement covers.
Define scope and changes
Describe deliverables, milestones, assumptions, dependencies, revision limits, and how out-of-scope work or change requests will be approved and priced.
Set payment mechanics
Include fees, deposit requirements, invoicing, due dates, expenses, taxes, late-payment consequences, and any acceptance conditions that affect payment.
Address ownership and confidentiality
Explain ownership of final deliverables, pre-existing materials, licenses, portfolio use, client materials, and confidential information.
Plan for endings
Include termination rights, notice, payment for completed work, treatment of deposits and committed costs, handover duties, and clauses that continue after termination.
Use these guides to understand concepts and organize a first pass. For advice about enforceability, rights, obligations, or your circumstances, consult a qualified legal professional.