Freelance Retainer Contract Template
Freelance Retainer Contract
This Freelance Retainer Contract ("Contract") is hereby established and agreed upon, effective as of November 16, 2056, by and between the Freelancer, residing at [Freelancer's Full Address], ("Freelancer"), and the Client, located at [Client's Full Address], ("Client").
1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
The Freelancer, herein referred to as an independent contractor, agrees to provide the following freelance services:
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Content Creation: This includes but is not limited to writing articles, blog posts, social media content, and website copy.
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Graphic Design: Providing graphic design services such as creating logos, infographics, banners, and other visual assets.
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Web Development: Developing and maintaining websites, including coding, design updates, and troubleshooting.
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Digital Marketing: Implementing digital marketing strategies, managing social media accounts, and executing email campaigns.
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Consultation: Providing expert advice and recommendations related to the Client's industry, marketing strategies, and business development.
2. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
Before rendering the Services, the Freelancer and the Client will agree upon a retainer fee. The Client shall remit this retainer fee to the Freelancer regularly for the provision of Services.
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The retainer fee shall be payable promptly upon receipt of the invoice, which will be submitted by the Freelancer at regular intervals, typically monthly.
3. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Contract is currently in continuation and it does not have a definite conclusion date set in stone. The termination of this Contract can only ensue if and when the Freelancer or the Client decides to end this Contract, and this can happen because of any particular reason that they might have.
4. CONFIDENTIALITY
The individual performing the freelance work hereby agrees and binds themselves to maintain and uphold the utmost level of secrecy, discretion, and confidentiality concerning any information about the Client deemed as confidential. It is understood that this encompasses any kind of data, whether written or spoken, that they may come across during the completion of their assigned tasks. The Freelancer gives their reassurance that they will not in any circumstance or situation reveal, disclose, or otherwise make such classified information available to any third-party individual, entity, or organization. They understand and agree that this restraint stays unless the Client provides them with a clear, explicit, and written authorization or permission indicating they can disclose this information.
5. OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Upon payment for each respective deliverable, all products, deliverables, and any intellectual property rights related thereto shall become the sole and exclusive property of the Client.
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The Client shall have complete ownership rights over any creative works, designs, or intellectual property generated by the Freelancer as part of the Services.
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The Freelancer hereby assigns and transfers to the Client all rights, title, and interest in and to any intellectual property created in the course of providing the Services.
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The Freelancer agrees to cooperate fully with the Client, including signing any necessary documents, to ensure the transfer of ownership rights to the Client.
6. TERMINATION
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Termination Clause:
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This provision within the Contract grants the authority for termination to either party involved. It outlines the conditions under which termination is permissible.
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Notice Requirement:
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This clause specifies the obligation for the party intending to terminate the Contract to provide advance notice. The specific duration for this notice period is denoted by "[NUMBER OF DAYS]" and must be adhered to according to the terms outlined in the Contract.
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7. NO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The individual working as a freelancer hereby acknowledges and gives their agreement that there will be no receipt on their part of any benefits that are typically associated with being an employee. This includes, but is not limited to, health insurance benefits, participation in retirement plans, or any other forms of employee benefits. They understand and agree that none of these benefits will be given as a direct or indirect consequence of the contract they are agreeing to.
8. INDEMNITY
Both parties, the Freelancer and the Client, agree to indemnify, defend, and hold each other harmless from and against all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, legal actions, judgments, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses arising from any cause related to the Freelance Retainer Contract. This includes but is not limited to claims arising from the provision of services, breach of contract, intellectual property disputes, or violation of any laws or regulations.
9. GOVERNING LAW
The terms, conditions, and any disputes or matters arising out of or related to this Contract shall be governed by, interpreted, and construed under the laws of [YOUR COUNTRY].
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Contract as of the date first above written.
[FREELANCER'S NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
[CLIENT'S NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
