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Contract Templates

Balanced, plain-language templates for freelancers, businesses, and tenants. A fair starting point — built so you know what to ask for.

Important: These templates are provided for educational purposes only. They are not legal advice, are not jurisdiction-specific unless labeled, and are not guaranteed to be legally enforceable in your location. Always have a qualified attorney review any agreement before signing or enforcing it.

⚖ Before You Use Any Template

These templates are starting-point documents for educational reference only. They do not constitute legal advice, do not establish an attorney-client relationship, and are not tailored to any specific jurisdiction. Contract law varies significantly by country, state, and even city. We strongly recommend having a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction review any agreement before you sign or rely on it.

Available Templates
4–5 pages · DOCX + PDF
Freelance Service Agreement
“Get paid, keep your work, limit your liability.”
📍 General (adapt for your country) DOCX + PDF Freelancing
Best for: Designers, developers, writers, photographers, consultants
What this template protects
  • Payment held 50% upfront — you never work for free
  • IP transfers only on full payment received
  • Kill fee clause if client cancels mid-project
  • Revision limit prevents endless change requests
  • Limitation of liability caps your exposure
Review with an attorney before use
2–3 pages · DOCX + PDF
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
“Protect your ideas in any conversation.”
📍 General (adapt for your country) DOCX + PDF Business
Best for: Business meetings, partnerships, hiring, investor pitches
What this template protects
  • Mutual protection — both parties are bound equally
  • Clear definition of what counts as confidential
  • Carve-outs for publicly known information
  • Reasonable 2-year term (not indefinite)
  • Injunctive relief clause for breach
Review with an attorney before use
4–5 pages · DOCX + PDF
Independent Contractor Agreement
“Work independently without employment risks.”
📍 General (adapt for your country) DOCX + PDF Freelancing
Best for: Ongoing project-based relationships, agencies hiring contractors
What this template protects
  • Clear independent contractor status (not employee)
  • Right to work for other clients preserved
  • Scope of work defined — prevents scope creep
  • Payment net-30 maximum — no indefinite delays
  • Termination requires 14 days written notice
Review with an attorney before use
2 pages · DOCX + PDF
Residential Lease Addendum
“Add tenant protections to any standard lease.”
📍 General (verify local tenant law) DOCX + PDF Tenants
Best for: Tenants who have been offered a landlord-drafted lease
What this template protects
  • 48-hour minimum notice before landlord entry
  • Security deposit returned within 21 days of move-out
  • Landlord responsible for all structural repairs
  • Automatic renewal requires written consent from both parties
  • Rent increase capped at 5% with 60 days notice
Review with an attorney before use
4–5 pages · DOCX + PDF
Client Services Agreement
“A professional contract for any service business.”
📍 General (adapt for your country) DOCX + PDF Business
Best for: Agencies, coaches, consultants, anyone billing clients
What this template protects
  • Deliverables and timelines clearly defined upfront
  • Late payment fee of 1.5%/month after 30 days
  • Work stops if invoice is 14 days overdue
  • Client owns work only after final payment
  • Neither party liable for indirect or consequential damages
Review with an attorney before use
3 pages · DOCX + PDF
Simple Employment Offer Letter
“A fair starting point for any employment offer.”
📍 General (verify local employment law) DOCX + PDF Employment
Best for: Small businesses hiring employees, employees reviewing offers
What this template protects
  • IP assignment limited to work duties only — personal projects exempt
  • Non-compete limited to 6 months in same city only
  • Termination requires 2 weeks written notice from either party
  • 1-week severance per year of service
  • No mandatory arbitration — court access preserved
Review with an attorney before use
Are these legally binding?
Only if both parties sign and all legal requirements in your jurisdiction are met. No template — from us or anyone else — is automatically "legally binding." A signed contract is as strong as its language and the law in your location. We recommend attorney review before use.
Which country's laws do these follow?
These templates are written to be jurisdiction-neutral — they use internationally common contract principles. They are NOT written for any specific country's law. You or your attorney will need to adapt them to comply with local requirements (e.g., UK, Pakistan, UAE, US state law, etc.).
Can I customise them?
Yes — that's the point. Templates come as DOCX files you can edit freely. Fill in the blanks, adjust clauses, add provisions. Use the Red-Flag Finder to analyse your finalised version before signing.
What format do I receive?
You receive a DOCX file (editable in Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice) and a PDF for reference. Download is instant after purchase.
Can I use the Red-Flag Finder on these templates?
Absolutely — and we recommend it. Once you've customised a template, paste the final text into the Analyser to check it for any clauses that may have been introduced that work against you.
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What This Template Protects
    ⚖ Educational starting point only — not legal advice. Have a qualified attorney review before signing or enforcing.