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Sample Freelance Writing Contract

SAMPLE FREELANCE WRITING CONTRACT

Parties and Assignment. This agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the ____ day of

__________, 2XXX (the “Effective Date”) by and between ____________________________ (company name,

hereafter referred to as “Client”), having a place of business at _____________________________________________

and The Writer (hereafter referred to as “Writer”). The contract is in regards to professional freelance writing

services to be performed on/for the following project (s):

_________________________________________________________

In consideration of the mutual covenants made herein, the parties agree as follows:

Work. Writer agrees to produce written materials such as text and articles (the “Work”) at the request of the Client for

fees agreed upon in advance and turn in or deliver the Work by an agreed upon deadline. Writer agrees that she will be

the sole author of the Work, which will be original work by Writer, free of plagiarism. Writer agrees to use reasonable

care to ensure that all facts and statements in the Work are true and that the Work does not infringe upon any copyright,

right of privacy, proprietary right, right of publicity or any other right of a third party. Writer agrees that Client has the

right to edit the Work as it deems appropriate for publication, and that Writer will cooperate with Client in editing and

otherwise reviewing the Work prior to publication. Writer will cooperate with Client if any complaints, claims or

litigation should arise regarding the Work.

Confidentiality: Writer acknowledges that he/she may be furnished or may otherwise receive or have access to

information which relates to the Client’s past, present or future products, vendor lists, creative works, marketing

strategies, pending projects and proposals, and other proprietary information which gives the Client an opportunity to

acquire an advantage over its competitors who do not know or use it (the "Proprietary Information"). Writer agrees to

preserve and protect the confidentiality of the Proprietary Information and all physical forms thereof, whether disclosed

to Writer before this Agreement is signed or afterward. In addition, Writer shall not disclose or disseminate the

Proprietary Information to any third party and shall not use the Proprietary Information for his or her own benefit or for

the benefit of any third party. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Writer shall be prohibited from

discussing the Client or the Work with a representative of the press or media, either directly or indirectly, without the

Client’s express prior written approval.

Compensation. Client agrees to pay Writer one of the following: $___________ per hour, $ ___________ per word, or

a flat fee of $___________. If the parameters of the Work changes, or if it involves much more time than originally

estimated, Writer will inform Client and they can renegotiate the rate. Writer will bill for half of the total estimated cost

when Writer begins the Work and the rest upon completion. Writer will submit the final invoice for the Work upon

receiving approval from Client. If Writer has not received any comments or revisions within a week of submitting a

completed draft, Writer will send the invoice. Writer requires half of the total estimate cost up front before beginning a

rush job if for a first-time client.

Writer requires a purchase order number or an initialized agreement before beginning Work. Incidental expenses such

as long distance phone calls, postage, courier service, are absorbed by Writer. Mileage to special events or interviews is

billed at the rate currently accepted by the IRS.

Writer is responsible for the payment of all federal, state and/or local taxes with respect to the services she performs for

the client as an independent contractor. The Client will not treat Writer as an employee for any purpose.

Payment and Collection. Unless otherwise specified in writing, invoices not paid within 30 days of the invoice date

will accrue interest at 1.5% per month. Client agrees to pay for each check returned for insufficient funds or any other

reason $25 per occurrence or 5% of the value of each returned item, whichever is greater. Client agrees to pay all

reasonable attorney’s fees (at least 15% of all amounts due, including interest) if any account is placed with an attorney

for collection. Client agrees that the purchase of the services described herein constitutes “doing business” in the State

of California and submits itself to the jurisdiction of the State of California with respect to any suit brought by The

Writer to collect any sums hereunder. The parties agree that the only venue for any suit brought by either of them with

respect to the services sold hereunder shall be in the State Court of Williamson County.

Client Approval. Client is responsible for written approval of work ordered (i.e., copy, design, photography,

typesetting, and other services) required for the completion of the Work. This approval can be in the form of initials or

facsimile.

Upon acceptance of the Work, client accepts responsibility for any further processes in which this work is used (i.e.,

film output, printing, etc.) Writer is not responsible for errors occurring in this work or projects related to this work

after acceptance of the Work.

Changes. Any verbal or written changes made by Client to the scope of the Work following its initiation by Writer are

subject to additional charges. Should such changes negate any part of the Work already completed at the time of the

changes, Client accepts responsibility for payment of the completed work and all services related to it, in addition to

charges for the change itself.

Cancellation. Upon written or verbal cancellation, Client is responsible for payment for all expenses incurred and any

work done toward the completion of the project based on the percentage of project completed. Should Client cancel the

project following its completion, Client is responsible for full payment as per the above estimate plus all other expenses

incurred.

I, ___________________________________ (Client company representative), assert that I am a person employed by

___________________________________ (Client), and that I have the authority to promise payment for the services

rendered by The Writer for the aforementioned Work. I assert that I have read, understood and agree to the

Freelance Writing Contract and Agreement.

______________________________

Customer Signature

_____________________

Date

I, (The Writer) assert that I have read, understood and agree to the Freelance Writing Contract and

Agreement.

_______________________________

Writer’s Signature

_____________________

Date