Free Self Employment Contract Template
Self Employment Contract
This contract ("Contract") is entered into between [Your Name], hereinafter referred to as the "Employee," and [Employer Name], hereinafter referred to as the "Employer," for the provision of freelance writing or content creation services. Both parties agree to the terms and conditions outlined herein.
1. Engagement Scope and Responsibilities
The Employee agrees to provide freelance writing or content creation services to the Employer. The scope of work, deadlines, and deliverables shall be mutually agreed upon by both parties for each project. The Employee shall perform the services diligently and professionally, adhering to any guidelines provided by the Employer.
2. Description of Services Delivery
The Employee shall deliver the completed work to the Employer electronically in Microsoft Word format. Delivery dates and methods shall be agreed upon by both parties before the commencement of each project. The Employer shall have the right to request interim updates and previews of the work in progress, as necessary.
3. Compensation and Payment Terms
The Employer shall compensate the Employee at the rate of $100 per article for the services rendered. Payment terms shall be net 30 days, with invoices submitted by the Employee upon completion of each project. The Employer shall make payments within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. Any additional expenses incurred by the Employee in the course of providing the services shall be subject to reimbursement by the Employer upon presentation of valid receipts or invoices.
4. Revision and Rework
The Employee agrees to provide two rounds of reasonable revisions and rework on the delivered work based on feedback provided by the Employer, provided that such revisions fall within the original scope of the project. Any revisions or rework requested by the Employer that are outside the scope of the initial agreement may be subject to additional charges, to be mutually agreed upon by both parties.
5. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information disclosed during the engagement. The Employee shall not disclose any confidential information to third parties without prior written consent from the Employer. This obligation shall survive the termination of this Contract. Furthermore, the Employee agrees to take reasonable measures to safeguard any confidential information.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
All intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, related to the work produced by the Employee during the term of this Contract shall belong to the Employer. The Employee agrees to assign and transfer all such rights to the Employer upon completion and payment for the services rendered under this Contract.
7. Termination Conditions
Either party may terminate this Contract upon 30 days written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, the Employee shall be compensated for work completed up to the termination date, subject to any outstanding invoices. Furthermore, the Employee agrees to promptly return any materials, documents, or property belonging to the Employer upon termination.
8. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Contract shall be resolved through arbitration conducted in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Institution]. The arbitration proceedings shall be held in [Arbitration Location]. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon both parties.
9. Governing Law
This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Governing Law Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Both parties hereby acknowledge their understanding and acceptance of the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract by affixing their signatures below:
[Your Name]
[Date Signed]
[Client Name]
[Date Signed]
