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Client Information

Client Information

Entity Type Individual Person Corporation Limited Liability Company (LLC) Partnership Sole Proprietorship Trust Non-Profit Organization Government Entity

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Full Legal Name

As it should appear on the document

Doing Business As (DBA)

Optional trade name

State of Formation Select state... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

Where the entity was formed

Authorized Representative

Person authorized to sign

Representative Title

Title or position

Address

Street Address

Full street address including suite or unit number.

City

City of client residence or business.

State Select... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

State where this address is located.

ZIP Code

5-digit ZIP code.

Email Address

Used for correspondence and notices.

Phone Number

Best number for direct contact.

Contractor Information

Contractor Information

Entity Type Individual Person Corporation Limited Liability Company (LLC) Partnership Sole Proprietorship Trust Non-Profit Organization Government Entity

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Full Legal Name

As it should appear on the document

Doing Business As (DBA)

Optional trade name

State of Formation Select state... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

Where the entity was formed

Authorized Representative

Person authorized to sign

Representative Title

Title or position

Address

Street Address

Full street address including suite or unit number.

City

City of contractor residence or business.

State Select... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

State where this address is located.

ZIP Code

5-digit ZIP code.

Email Address

Used for correspondence and notices.

Phone Number

Best number for direct contact.

Payment Schedule

Payment Structure * Select… Fixed Project Fee Hourly Rate Monthly Retainer Milestone-Based

Fixed fees reduce risk for the client; hourly rates protect the contractor if scope expands. Milestone-based is ideal for large projects.

Total Project Fee ($)

The agreed total for the entire project. Define project scope clearly to prevent disputes about what's included.

Hourly Rate ($)

Include a maximum hours cap or require pre-approval for hours exceeding a threshold to control costs.

Monthly Retainer ($)

A fixed monthly fee paid regardless of hours worked. Specify what services the retainer covers and how overages are handled.

Payment Schedule Select… Upon Completion Net 15 Net 30 Net 45 Monthly Bi-weekly Per Milestone

Net 30 is most common. Shorter terms (Net 15) help cash flow for contractors; longer terms benefit clients managing cash flow.

Upfront/Deposit Amount ($)

A 25–50% deposit is standard for project-based work. Protects the contractor against clients who disappear after work begins.

Reimbursable Expenses Allowed

If checked, specify which expense categories are reimbursable and the approval process below.

Expense Limit Without Approval ($)

Any expense above this amount requires prior written approval. Prevents surprise invoices.

Terms & Conditions

Contract Start Date *

The date work begins and the contract becomes effective.

Contract End Date

Leave blank for open-ended engagements. Having a defined end date helps control scope and budget.

Contract Duration Select… Project-Based (Until Completion) 30 days 60 days 90 days 6 months 12 months Ongoing

Short-term contracts are easier to enforce; longer durations may trigger employee classification scrutiny.

Intellectual Property Ownership * Select… Client Owns All Work Product Contractor Retains IP Rights Shared Ownership

Without a written assignment, contractors own the copyright to work they create under US law — even if you paid for it.

Contractor is Independent (Not Employee)

This clause clarifies the worker classification. Must reflect the actual working relationship — a written clause alone doesn't override reality.

Termination Notice Period Select… Immediate 7 days 14 days 30 days

14–30 days allows both parties to transition work. Immediate termination may apply for cause (e.g., breach of contract).

Confidentiality Agreement Included

Protects trade secrets and business information the contractor accesses. Strongly recommended for any sensitive engagement.

Non-Compete Clause Included

Limits the contractor from working with your direct competitors. Unenforceable in CA, ND, OK, and MN.

Governing Law (State) * Select… AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Use the state where the client's business is located or where the majority of work will be performed.

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Last updated: January 2026