Work & Freelance template
Freelance Agreement
A freelance agreement helps a client and freelancer agree on the basics before work starts. This template covers the parties, project description, services, deliverables, timeline, fees, payment schedule, revisions, expenses, confidentiality, intellectual property, termination, and signatures. Use it to reduce scope confusion and create a practical record for freelance writing, design, consulting, marketing, admin, tech, coaching, or creative projects.
What this template is for
A complete, editable starting point
Use this to document a freelance project before services begin.
This template is not legal advice. Contracts can have significant consequences and should be reviewed for important projects.
How to use it
- Enter both party names and project details.
- Define scope, deliverables, timeline, payment, and revisions.
- Review carefully and sign only when both sides agree.
Common questions
What should a freelance agreement include?
Include scope, deliverables, fees, payment timing, deadlines, revisions, expenses, ownership, cancellation, and signatures.
Do I need a lawyer?
For higher-value, ongoing, risky, or complex work, legal review can be worth it.
Can this be used with a statement of work?
Yes. The agreement can set general terms while the statement of work defines a specific project.
What is the Freelance Agreement?
Freelance Agreement is a fillable Canooq template for documenting freelance work before a project begins. It gives you a professional structure, editable fields, and a downloadable PDF so you do not have to start from a blank page.
How do I use the Freelance Agreement?
Fill in the required fields, review the live preview, remove optional wording that does not apply, and download the PDF when the wording matches your situation.
Can I edit it before downloading?
Yes. The template is designed to be edited before export. Update names, dates, amounts, addresses, notes, and optional paragraphs until the preview reads correctly.
Can I use this template anywhere in Canada?
It is written for common Canadian situations, but requirements can vary by province, employer, landlord, school, client, or organization. Confirm any required wording or official form before you rely on it.
Should I keep a copy?
Yes. Keep the downloaded PDF and any related emails, receipts, notices, screenshots, IDs, or supporting documents in case you need a record later.
Is this legal, tax, employment, or immigration advice?
No. This is a contract drafting aid, not legal advice.
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