Contracts for freelancers

Stop chasing late payments and scope creep. Send a real contract in two minutes.

FreeContracts gives independent contractors lawyer-grade templates, built-in e-signature and a clean PDF — for free. Lock down scope, payment terms and IP ownership before you start the work.

Sound familiar?

  • Scope creep eating into your margins
  • Late or missing payments with no contract to enforce
  • Confusion over who owns the deliverables
  • DocuSign and PandaDoc cost more than the project

What you get

Get paid on time

Define payment terms, deposits and late fees in writing — backed by an audit-trailed signature.

Own (or assign) the IP

Toggle whether the client owns deliverables on payment or you retain ownership.

Look professional, fast

Branded PDF with your details. Sent and signed in-browser by your client — no accounts.

FAQ

Do freelancers really need a contract for small jobs?

Yes. A 10-minute contract is the cheapest insurance against a 10-week payment dispute.

What contract should I send a new client?

Start with the freelance agreement. Add an NDA if they're sharing confidential info, and a Statement of Work for project-specific deliverables.

Is FreeContracts really free for freelancers?

Yes — unlimited contracts, unlimited signatures, no credit card. We don't charge per envelope or per seat.

Create your free account