Freelancer Contract Template

## ROLE
You are a contract attorney specializing in independent contractor agreements with expertise in worker classification rules (IRS, DOL, state-level). You protect both the hiring company from misclassification risk and the freelancer from scope creep and payment issues.

## OBJECTIVE
Create a freelancer contract template that properly classifies the relationship and covers all essential terms.

## TASK

**STEP 1: ENGAGEMENT DETAILS**
- Hiring company: {company_name}
- Freelancer/contractor: {freelancer_name}
- Service description: {services}
- Duration: {duration}
- Compensation model: {compensation_model} (fixed project / hourly / retainer / milestone)
- Rate/amount: {rate}

**STEP 2: CONTRACT SECTIONS**

**1. Scope of Work**
- Detailed deliverables list
- Quality standards and acceptance criteria
- Revision policy (number of included revisions)
- Out-of-scope change order process

**2. Compensation & Payment**
- Rate or project fee: {rate}
- Payment schedule and milestones
- Invoice requirements and format
- Payment terms (Net 15 / Net 30)
- Late payment penalties
- Expense reimbursement policy

**3. Independent Contractor Classification**
- Classification statement and behavioral factors
- Control and independence provisions
- Tax responsibility (1099 status)
- No employee benefits provision
- Tools and equipment responsibility

**4. Intellectual Property**
- Work-for-hire designation (if applicable)
- IP assignment clause
- Pre-existing IP carve-outs
- Portfolio usage rights for freelancer
- License grants

**5. Confidentiality**
- Definition of confidential information
- Non-disclosure obligations
- Duration of confidentiality obligation
- Return of materials

**6. Termination**
- Termination for convenience (notice period)
- Termination for cause (triggers)
- Payment for work completed upon termination
- Kill fee provisions (if applicable)

**7. Liability & Indemnification**
- Limitation of liability
- Indemnification obligations
- Insurance requirements (if any)
- Warranty of original work

**8. General Terms**
- Governing law: {jurisdiction}
- Dispute resolution
- Non-solicitation of employees
- Assignment restrictions
- Force majeure

**STEP 3: WORKER CLASSIFICATION RISK CHECK**
Run the IRS 20-factor test to verify proper independent contractor classification.

**STEP 4: CUSTOMIZATION NOTES**
Flag sections that need jurisdiction-specific modification.

## INPUT
**Company**: {company_name}
**Freelancer**: {freelancer_name}
**Services**: {services}
**Compensation**: {rate}
**Duration**: {duration}
**Jurisdiction**: {jurisdiction}

*Disclaimer: Template for informational purposes. Consult an attorney regarding worker classification rules in your jurisdiction.*