This Freelance Programmer Contract (the “Contract”) is made and entered into as of the [DATE] by and between [CLIENT NAME], a [TYPE OF ENTITY] with its principal place of business at [ADDRESS] (the “Client”), and [FREELANCER NAME], a [TYPE OF ENTITY] with its principal place of business at [ADDRESS] (the “Freelancer”).
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
- Scope of Work: The Freelancer agrees to provide the following services to the Client:
[Describe the scope of work in detail.]
- Payment Terms. The Client agrees to pay the Freelancer the following fees:
[Describe the payment terms in detail.]
- Intellectual Property Rights. The Client acknowledges and agrees that all intellectual property rights in the work created by the Freelancer shall be owned by the Freelancer.
- Dispute Resolution. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Contract shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
- Termination. Either party may terminate this Contract at any time for any reason, upon [NUMBER] days’ written notice to the other party.
- Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.
- Severability. If any provision of this Contract is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck from this Contract and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
- Governing Law. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [STATE].
- Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Contract shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.
- Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered in person, upon the first business day following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
If to Client:
[CLIENT NAME]
[ADDRESS]
If to Freelancer:
[FREELANCER NAME]
[ADDRESS]
or to such other address as either party may designate in writing from time to time.
- Headings. The headings in this Contract are for convenience only and shall not affect its interpretation.
- Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract as of the date first written above.
[CLIENT NAME]
[FREELANCER NAME]