A contract for freelancers and clients to agree on project scope, payment terms, deadlines, and intellectual property ownership. It ships with 22 pre-configured fields, full drag-and-drop customization, dark-mode support, and one-click publish to a hosted link or website embed. Every field is editable — rename labels, change placeholders, adjust validation, swap field types, or add new fields as your workflow evolves.
All ZenBuild forms include automatic submission storage, CSV/Excel export, real-time analytics, and integrations with Google Sheets, Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, Zapier, Make, and custom webhooks. No coding required.
Fields included in this template
22 fields configured and ready to use:
01Freelance Services Contract (text, optional)
02This contract establishes the working relationship between the client and the freelancer, including project scope, payment schedule, and ownership of work product. (long text, optional)
09Freelancer Business Name (if applicable) (text, optional)
10Project Details (text, optional)
11Project Title (text, required)
12Scope of Work (long text, required) — Detail exactly what work will be performed.
13Project Start Date (text, required)
14Project Deadline (text, required)
15Payment Terms (text, optional)
16Total Project Fee ($) (number, required)
17Payment Schedule (dropdown selection, required) — options: 100% upfront, 50% upfront / 50% on completion, 33% upfront / 33% midpoint / 34% on completion, Monthly milestones, On completion
18Late Payment Fee (dropdown selection, required) — options: None, 1.5% per month, 5% flat fee after 15 days, 10% flat fee after 30 days — Fee applied to overdue invoices.
19Intellectual Property Ownership (multiple choice, required) — options: Client owns all rights, Freelancer retains rights, grants client a license, Joint ownership — Who owns the work product upon full payment?
20By signing, both parties agree to the project scope, payment terms, and IP ownership described above. This contract is legally binding upon signature. (long text, optional)
21Client Signature (signature, required)
22Freelancer Signature (signature, required)
Common use cases
•Use the Freelance Services Contract template whenever you need to collect legal information.
•Capture client information consistently before consultations.
•Add e-signature fields to make the document legally binding on submission.
•Export signed PDF copies for case files automatically.
How to use the Freelance Services Contract template
Click Use this template to clone it into your ZenBuild account. Sign-up takes 10 seconds — email or Google works.
Open the form in the drag-and-drop builder. Rename the title, edit field labels, tweak validation rules, or add your brand logo and accent color.
Configure where responses go: store in ZenBuild, forward to a Google Sheet, post in Slack, or fan out via Zapier/Make.
Publish the form. You get a hosted link instantly. Optionally embed it on your website with a single line of HTML.
Share the link via email, social media, or QR code. Responses flow into your dashboard in real time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Freelance Services Contract template?
The Freelance Services Contract template is a free, ready-to-use legal form built on ZenBuild. It contains 22 pre-configured fields that you can customize, brand, and deploy in minutes — no coding required.
How do I use this legal template?
Click "Use this template" to clone it into your ZenBuild dashboard. From there you can rename fields, change colors, add your logo, and adjust validation rules. Once you're happy, copy the share link or embed the form on your website to start collecting responses.
Is the Freelance Services Contract template really free?
Yes. All ZenBuild templates are free to clone and use. The free plan lets you save up to 5 forms and collect 100 submissions per month. Paid plans unlock more forms, larger file uploads, payment collection, and advanced integrations.
Can I customize the fields in this template?
Absolutely. After cloning the template, every field is fully editable — labels, placeholders, validation, required state, and options. You can also add new fields, reorder them with drag-and-drop, or remove fields you don't need.
Can respondents sign this form electronically?
Yes, this template includes an e-signature field. Respondents can draw or type their signature, and ZenBuild generates a signed PDF copy that both you and the respondent receive automatically.
Where do responses to this form get stored?
All submissions are stored securely in your ZenBuild dashboard. You can view them in real-time, export to CSV or Excel, and forward them automatically to Google Sheets, Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, Zapier, Make, or any custom webhook endpoint.
