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Freelance Retainer Contract
"I need a Freelance Retainer Contract for a digital marketing consultant who will provide 20 hours of services monthly, starting March 1, 2025, with a focus on social media management and content creation, including strict confidentiality provisions due to our work in the financial sector."
1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties - the client and the freelancer (including business names, company numbers if applicable, and addresses)
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the client's business, freelancer's expertise, and intention to enter into a retainer arrangement
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Services', 'Retainer Fee', 'Deliverables', and 'Intellectual Property'
4. Engagement and Scope: Specification of the freelancer's engagement as an independent contractor and general scope of services
5. Term and Termination: Duration of the retainer agreement, renewal terms, and conditions for termination by either party
6. Retainer Terms: Details of the monthly/periodic retainer arrangement, including minimum hours, rollover policies, and additional hour rates
7. Payment Terms: Retainer fee amount, payment schedule, invoicing process, and handling of additional costs
8. Service Delivery: Standards of service, response times, delivery methods, and quality expectations
9. Contractor Status: Clear statement of independent contractor status and relationship between parties
10. Intellectual Property: Ownership and transfer of intellectual property created during the engagement
11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
12. General Provisions: Standard contract clauses including governing law, dispute resolution, and entire agreement
1. Non-Compete: Restrictions on working with competitors, used when the freelancer has access to sensitive competitive information
2. Non-Solicitation: Prevents freelancer from soliciting client's customers or employees, used in client-facing roles
3. Insurance Requirements: Specific insurance coverage requirements, used for high-risk or regulated industries
4. Performance Metrics: Specific KPIs and performance measurement criteria, used when quantifiable outcomes are essential
5. Equipment and Resources: Provisions regarding tools, software, or equipment provided by either party, used when specific resources are required
6. Substitute Services: Terms for providing substitute personnel or subcontracting, used when service continuity is critical
7. Data Protection: Additional privacy and data handling requirements, used when dealing with sensitive personal data
1. Schedule 1 - Scope of Services: Detailed description of services covered under the retainer
2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Comprehensive breakdown of retainer fees, hourly rates, and additional charges
3. Schedule 3 - Service Level Agreement: Specific performance standards, response times, and delivery specifications
4. Schedule 4 - Approved Additional Services: List of pre-approved additional services and their respective rates
5. Appendix A - Project Brief Template: Standard template for defining specific project requirements under the retainer
6. Appendix B - Report Templates: Templates for regular reporting and documentation requirements
Authors
Business Day
Client
Commencement Date
Confidential Information
Deliverables
Fees
Force Majeure Event
GST
Initial Term
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Rights
Key Personnel
Material Breach
Minimum Hours
Monthly Retainer Fee
Notice
Out of Scope Services
Overage Rate
Pre-existing IP
Project Brief
Renewal Term
Retainer Period
Services
Service Levels
Specifications
Term
Territory
Unused Hours
Working Hours
Term and Duration
Services
Retainer Structure
Payment Terms
GST
Service Delivery
Performance Standards
Independent Contractor Status
Intellectual Property
Confidentiality
Data Protection
Non-Compete
Non-Solicitation
Insurance
Limitation of Liability
Indemnification
Force Majeure
Termination
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Assignment
Variation
Notices
Entire Agreement
Severability
Relationship of Parties
Survival
Counterparts
Professional Services
Information Technology
Digital Marketing
Creative Industries
Management Consulting
Business Advisory
Media and Communications
Software Development
Content Creation
Design Services
Financial Services
Education and Training
Technical Writing
Legal Services
Market Research
Legal
Procurement
Human Resources
Finance
Operations
Marketing
Information Technology
Project Management Office
Communications
Business Development
Strategy
Creative Services
Freelance Consultant
Independent Contractor
Digital Marketing Specialist
Graphic Designer
Software Developer
Content Writer
Business Analyst
Project Manager
Social Media Manager
Technical Consultant
UX/UI Designer
Marketing Strategist
Financial Advisor
Training Consultant
IT Specialist
Legal Consultant
Communications Specialist
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