Create, send, and sign contracts in minutes.
Button up the formalities and lock in your rate with a variety of legally-sound freelance contract templates. You're just a few steps away from getting the electronic signature you need so you can get to work.
Create contracts in a flash
With our simple contract management tool, you can setup, sign, and send your contracts in just a few minutes.
Customize flexibly
You can use the templates we provide for the quickest setup, or you can copy and paste your existing contract into the editor and send it out for signing.
Make an impression
Create and store your signature online for quick reuse, or upload your own. Your clients can also easily sign online—they don’t even need an Indy account.
Monitor your contracts
Keep track of each contract’s status, including Draft, Sent, Viewed, and Signed. You’ll know who you need to remind — resending is simple.
Contract creation made simple
Easy for you, effortless for your clients
Why spend hours trying to draft a contract when you can have a fully customized, tailor-made contract in minutes? Save time with flexible templates that fit your unique business needs, whether you want a standard contract at the snap of a finger or need full control over every detail.
Sign and send
Sign your contracts using our built-in electronic signature feature or upload your own. Send your contract to your client with a custom message for a personalized touch.
The best part? Your client doesn’t need to create an Indy account to sign.
You can even send to multiple parties at once, so you can get all the approvals you need to begin a project.
Templates built right in
Our contract creator was made with flexibility in mind. Choose from a variety of vocation-specific, lawyer-made contract templates you can customize and apply to your work.
There's also a custom option for when you'd like to use a contract your lawyer made for you.
Legalese never looked so good
You can add some personality to your contract by selecting from over 50 fonts.
You’re in control
With Indy, you can monitor the current status of all your contracts in one list, from Draft to Viewed to Signed. Still need a signature from someone? No problem, resending is easy.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Contracts made easy
Create contracts
- Choose from a variety of freelance templates
- Add client information and freelancer information
- Description of services
- Project timeline
- Payment terms, including your currency of choice
- Define who will pay for expenses
- Ownership and attribution
Make a signature
- Auto-generate your electronic signature from text or upload it from your computer
- Save your signature for easy reuse
- Your client doesn’t need an Indy account to sign online
Available templates
- Consulting Agreement
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
- Subcontractor Agreement
- Custom (Create or use your own)
- Vocational contracts: Designer, Developer, Photographer, Videographer, Copywriter, Search Engine Optimization, and more
Plus...
- Choose from over 50 fonts to customize your contract
- Track the status of each contract
- Send your contract straight from Indy or download it as a PDF to email to your client
- Attach contracts to projects to further organize your freelance life
- Give each contract a unique name for easy identification
Contracts can be daunting. They don’t need to be.
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Contract templates
Freelance Writer Contract
This Freelance Writer Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated [the date both parties will have signed] is entered into by [Freelance Writer name], an individual residing in [address], (the "Freelance Writer"), and [client name], an individual residing in [address], (the "Client").
Whereas, the Freelance Writer and the Client desire to establish the terms and conditions under which the Freelance Writer will provide services to the Client, the parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work. The Freelance Writer agrees to perform such consulting, advisory and related services specified on Exhibit A to this Agreement ("Description of Services").
Freelance Writer Contract Template
Freelance writers should always have a contract in place to ensure that they are being paid for their work and the scope of the project is covered. Create your own freelance writer contract so you can get started with this new gig today.
Front End Developer Contract
This Front End Developer Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated [the date both parties will have signed] is entered into by [Front End Developer name], an individual residing in [address], (the "Front End Developer"), and [client name], an individual residing in [address], (the "Client").
Whereas, the Front End Developer and the Client desire to establish the terms and conditions under which the Front End Developer will provide services to the Client, the parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work. The Front End Developer agrees to perform such consulting, advisory and related services specified on Exhibit A to this Agreement ("Description of Services").
Front End Developer Contract Template
Build a front end developer contract to help your projects run smoothly. Include your scope of work, payment terms, and deliverables in your front end developer contract.
Graphic Designer Contract
This Graphic Designer Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated [the date both parties will have signed] is entered into by [Graphic Designer name], an individual residing in [address], (the "Graphic Designer"), and [client name], an individual residing in [address], (the "Client").
Whereas, the Graphic Designer and the Client desire to establish the terms and conditions under which the Graphic Designer will provide services to the Client, the parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work. The Graphic Designer agrees to perform such consulting, advisory and related services specified on Exhibit A to this Agreement ("Description of Services").
Graphic Designer Contract Template
Design a great project with a graphic designer contract. Use your graphic designer contract to clarify the scope of work, deliverables, and copyright details.
Influencer Contract
This Influencer Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated [the date both parties will have signed] is entered into by [Influencer name], an individual residing in [address], (the "Influencer"), and [client name], an individual residing in [address], (the "Client").
Whereas, the Influencer and the Client desire to establish the terms and conditions under which the Influencer will provide services to the Client, the parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work. The Influencer agrees to perform such consulting, advisory and related services specified on Exhibit A to this Agreement ("Description of Services").
Influencer Contract Template
Make your next influencer project run smoothly with a contract. Add payment terms, publishing plan, and limitation of liability to make your influencer contract work for you.
Photographer Contract Template
This Photography Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated [the date both parties will have signed] is entered into by [photographer name], an individual residing in [address], (the "Photographer"), and [client name], an individual residing in [address], (the "Client"). Whereas, the Photographer and the Client desire to establish the terms and conditions under which the Photographer will provide services to the Client, the parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work. The Photographer agrees to perform such consulting, advisory and related services specified on Exhibit A to this Agreement ("Description of Services").
Photographer Contract Template
Take the first step to a successful project by preparing your commercial photography contract. The key is planning ahead and considering all of the factors that are important for success, like payment terms, scope of work and limitation of liability.
Videography Contract
This Videographer Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated [the date both parties will have signed] is entered into by [videographer name], an individual residing in [address], (the "Videographer"), and [client name], an individual residing in [address], (the "Client").
Whereas, the Videographer and the Client desire to establish the terms and conditions under which the Videographer will provide services to the Client, the parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work. The Videographer agrees to perform such consulting, advisory and related services specified on Exhibit A to this Agreement ("Description of Services").
Videography Contract Template
A videographer contract is a great way to help your next project run smoothly. Add payment terms, scope of work, limitation of liability and schedules for the shoot in order to get it all done successfully!
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Contracts FAQs
Why do freelancers need a contract?
Does Indy provide e-signature?
Why is online contract management good for my business?
Managing your contracts online is really useful for a few reasons:
- Online contract management makes record-keeping much simpler because it helps you organize your contracts in one place and associate them with clients and projects. It helps you stay organized automatically without needing to do extra work, giving you time back to work on other things.
- Offering e-signatures to your clients improves the acceptance rate from clients and increases the speed at which they are signed and returned to you.
- The contract’s status is tracked automatically within the Indy app and can be reviewed at any time for peace of mind.
- Online contract software like Indy Contracts is built to help you create contracts faster than doing it manually. This makes it easier to manage multiple contracts and take on more clients, setting your business up for growth.
What contract templates does Indy provide and when do I use them?
Indy provides three professional contract templates to cover the most important aspects of your business:
The Contractor project agreement helps you define the terms of service between you and another party. Whether you’re a photographer or a writer or any profession that requires a contract within a set project scope, you can customize it to fit your needs.
The Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) establishes a confidential relationship to protect intellectual property from being stolen or shared with competitors or other parties.
The Subcontractor agreement solidifies a business arrangement between you and a subcontractor you hire. Or, if you’re the subcontractor, between you and the primary contractor. It includes payment terms.
All of our contracts are legally-vetted. Indy’s got you covered at every level of your business, whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale up.
How do I create project agreements specific to my profession?
Can I customize Indy's contract templates?
Can I use my own existing contract?
Does Indy have free contract templates?
Who should use online contract software?
How do you write a contract?
- Scope of Work: Outlines the services, deliverables, and expected outcome of the project. It will also include the timeline of the working relationship and any milestones (for larger projects).
- Payment: This section helps to outline payment terms, including how much you will get paid, when you will get paid, and which methods you will accept payments.
- Termination: A list of agreed-upon circumstances in that a contract may be terminated.
- Confidential information: This clause protects the private information of the client and states who will own the work that you create.
- Independent contractor status: As a freelancer or independent contractor, you will agree to supply your own benefits, equipment, and work schedule, unless agreed upon otherwise.
- General Terms: There are many more clauses that you can (and should) add to a contract, including Force Majeure, Severability, Non-Solicitation, Arbitration, Indemnification, and Limitation of Liability, to name a few. These terms will give you a comprehensive, legally binding agreement that prevents many issues that freelancers could face.
- Signatures: It may sound obvious, but you need to have your and your client's signature for it to be a binding agreement.
How do I ensure that my contract protects my rights as a freelancer?
What happens if a client doesn't pay me? How can I address this in my contract?
- Payment deadlines: Your contract template should have a due date for the payment.
- Late fees: Your contract template should have a late fee penalty if a client doesn't pay the invoice on time.
- Upfront deposits: Your contract template should include a deposit upfront to encourage clients to pay in full by the end of the project. This also helps to spread invoice payments across multiple weeks, so that you can have a steady flow of income instead of waiting until the end of each month to receive payments.
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