Freelance Contract Template
A comprehensive, plain-English contract for freelance copywriting projects – covering scope, fees, intellectual property, confidentiality and termination, and aligned with the Copywriter Code of Practice.
About this resource
This template gives you a professional, Code-aligned starting point for client agreements. Structured around the Copywriter Code of Practice, it sets clear expectations on both sides — so projects run smoothly and everyone knows where they stand from the outset.
It's written in plain English with bracketed placeholders and option blocks, so you can adapt it to each engagement rather than starting from a blank page.
What's included
- Editable project scope, deliverables and out-of-scope sections
- A timeline with client dependencies and provisions for delays
- Flexible fee and payment options, including statutory late-payment interest
- Defined revision rounds and a process for changes to the brief
- Intellectual property terms — full assignment or licence, plus portfolio-use rights
- Confidentiality, GDPR and AI-tool clauses
- Cancellation, termination, liability and force majeure provisions
How to use it
Download the template and replace the bracketed placeholders with your project details. Where the document offers options — payment schedule, IP assignment vs licence, governing law — choose the one that fits the engagement and delete the alternatives.
For significant or high-value agreements, we recommend having the final contract reviewed by a legal professional before you send it.
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