A customizable, easy-to-use, and easy-to-understand contract template for copywriters.
When someone hires you for a 1:1 copywriting project, it’s important that you and your client are on the same page about roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, payment, and more. This contract template breaks everything down in easy-to-understand language, protecting you, informing your client, and increasing your creative control.
Quick Details
What it is: A 1:1 services agreement for copywriters.
Who it’s for: Copywriters who work with clients in a 1:1 capacity.
When you need it: Whenever someone hires you to create copy for them or their brand.
Why you need it: Creative projects can get messy—your 1:1 services agreement acts as the foundation for your professional relationship and sets the tone for your project moving forward. Most importantly, it’s a legally-binding agreement that can help protect you, your money, and your work should anything go awry.
Includes the following essential clauses:
- General Purpose
- Services
- Schedule
- Copywriter Responsibilities
- Client Responsibilities
- Creative Control
- Fees + Expenses
- File Storage
- Limitation of Liability
- Maximum Damages
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Copyright Ownership
- Ghostwriter option
- Confidentiality
- Term + Termination
- Notice
- Amendments
- Independent Contractor Status
- Binding Arbitration
- Choice of Law
- Counterparts
- Severability
- No Waiver
- Force Majeure
- Transfer + Assignment
- Headings for Convenience
- Entire Agreement + All Rights Reserved
- Statement of Work covering:
- Project Scope
- Client Deliverables
- Copywriter Services + Deliverables
- Schedule
- Deadlines
- Office Hours
- Communication
- Investment
- Payments
- Refunds
- Cancellations
- Edits + Revisions
