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Without a revision cap, "one more small change" can double your hours on a project. Name the number upfront.
Free. No signup. Built for solo creatives — deliverables, revision limits, IP transfer, and a kill-fee if the client pulls out.
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What a freelance agreement is for
A freelance agreement sets the rules for a project before the work begins. It names the deliverables, sets revision limits, transfers IP on full payment, and guarantees you a kill-fee if the client cancels. For solo creatives, it is your only protection.
Graphic designers, writers, photographers, videographers, illustrators, UX designers, and any solo creative who takes on project-based work. Essentially anyone who freelances.
Before you touch a single pixel, word, or frame. A signed agreement before work starts is how you turn a handshake into a legally binding commitment — and protect yourself if the client disappears.
Not appropriate when the relationship is ongoing and retainer-based — use a retainer agreement instead. Also not right when you are technically an employee of the client, even part-time.
What BizDraft asks you
Your name and the client's name. Individual or company.
Exactly what you will produce — format, resolution, file type, quantity.
How many rounds are included. What happens when the client exceeds them.
Project price, deposit percentage, milestone or final payment timing.
When ownership passes to the client — typically on receipt of final payment.
How much the client owes you if they cancel after work has started.
Your state's law governs. Disputes go to your local courts.
What the AI generates
Plain-English, project-specific, ready to send. The clauses that protect solo creatives — and nothing unnecessary.
Named outputs, file formats, delivery schedule, and what "approval" means so you know when a phase is done.
Number of included revision rounds, definition of a round, hourly rate for excess revisions, and time limits on feedback.
Full ownership transfers to client upon receipt of final payment. Until then, you retain all rights to the work product.
Client cancellation triggers a kill-fee scaled to project completion percentage, protecting your time already invested.
Your right to display the finished work in your portfolio and case studies, unless the client requires confidentiality.
Clear IC language confirming you set your own hours, use your own tools, and are not an employee for tax or benefits purposes.
Common mistakes
The most common reasons freelancers end up working for free or fighting to get paid.
Mistake
Without a revision cap, "one more small change" can double your hours on a project. Name the number upfront.
Mistake
Handing over files before the final invoice is paid leaves you with no leverage. IP should transfer on cleared payment only.
Mistake
Starting work without a deposit means you bear all the risk. A 25–50% upfront payment filters out bad-faith clients.
Mistake
Clients who cancel mid-project cost you the time you turned down other work. A kill-fee clause makes cancellation cost something.
Example
"I'm a freelance brand designer. New client wants a full logo package — logo, color palette, brand guide. $4,200 total, 50% deposit. Two revision rounds included. IP transfers on final payment. 50% kill-fee if cancelled after kickoff. New York law."
A 10-section freelance agreement, New York-governed. Named deliverables with file format specs. Two revision rounds defined, hourly overage rate for extras. IP assignment on final payment receipt. 50% kill-fee on cancellation post-kickoff. Portfolio display rights reserved.
Word (.docx) for editing in any tool. PDF for sending out as-is. Both formats, no watermark, no account needed.
When to ask a lawyer
BizDraft is a drafting tool. It is not a substitute for a lawyer who knows your specific situation. Reach for one when:
Projects over $25,000 warrant a review — especially if the client is a large corporation with their own legal team and standard paper.
If your work incorporates licensed stock, third-party elements, or has patent implications, an IP attorney should review the assignment clause.
When a client wants to restrict you from working with their competitors, enforceability varies widely by state — get legal advice before signing.
FAQ
Yes, ideally. Each project has different deliverables, fees, and timelines. Generating a fresh agreement for each project takes minutes and protects each engagement specifically.
A kill-fee is a cancellation penalty the client pays if they cancel the project after work has started. Common rates are 25–50% of the remaining project value, or a flat percentage tied to how far along the project is.
In the standard BizDraft freelance agreement, IP transfers on receipt of final payment. Until that payment clears, you retain all rights. This gives you leverage to collect before handing over final files.
Yes — the standard template includes portfolio rights for you even after IP transfers. You can display, link, and describe the work. If the client needs confidentiality, that clause can be removed before signing.
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