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The contract correctly identifies both parties: your legal name and the company's (legal entity name)

It is clear that you are an Independent Contractor, NOT an employee

The applicable law and jurisdiction are specified (important for international contracts)

The Scope of Work is clearly defined and in writing

Deliverables and acceptance criteria are specified

There is a defined process for scope changes (change request process)

Deadlines and delivery dates are defined realistically

The total amount or hourly/monthly rate is clearly specified in the agreed currency

Payment terms are defined: when and how payment is made (Net 15, Net 30, Stripe, Wise, etc.)

There is an upfront deposit for long projects (ideally 30-50%)

There are penalties or interest for late payments by the client

Intellectual property of the work transfers to the client ONLY upon full payment

You can showcase the work in your portfolio (or there is an explicit restriction)

The NDA (confidentiality clause) is reasonable and does not prevent you from working with competitors for years

Contract termination conditions are clear (2-4 weeks prior notice)

If the client cancels, you get paid for work completed up to the cancellation date

There is a dispute resolution clause (mediation before litigation)

There is no exclusivity clause preventing you from working with other clients

You are not required to follow fixed hours (you are a contractor, not an employee)

Both parties signed digitally (DocuSign, HelloSign, or equivalent)

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Freelance Contract Checklist: 20 Essential Clauses

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