Freelance Service Agreement (UK)
Use this simple freelance service agreement to confirm scope, fees, timelines, and responsibilities before starting work.
Disclaimer: This template is for general information only and is not legal advice. Contracts should be tailored to your service, sector, and circumstances.
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FREELANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT (UK) – SIMPLE TEMPLATE
This Agreement is made on: [DD/MM/YYYY]
1) PARTIES
Client:
Name/Company: [Client Name]
Address: [Client Address]
Email/Phone: [Client Email / Phone]
Service Provider (Freelancer/Business):
Name/Company: [Your Name / Business Name]
Address: [Your Address]
Email/Phone: [Your Email / Phone]
Company reg (optional): [ ]
VAT number (optional): [ ]
2) SERVICES (SCOPE OF WORK)
The Service Provider will provide the following services:
• [Service 1]
• [Service 2]
• [Service 3]
Deliverables:
• [Deliverable 1]
• [Deliverable 2]
Out of scope (not included unless agreed in writing):
• [Not included 1]
• [Not included 2]
3) START DATE & TIMELINE
Start date: [Date]
Estimated completion date: [Date]
Milestones (optional):
• Milestone 1 – [Date]
• Milestone 2 – [Date]
4) FEES
Pricing model (choose one):
☐ Fixed fee: £[Amount]
☐ Hourly/day rate: £[Amount] per [hour/day]
☐ Retainer: £[Amount] per month for [X hours/services]
5) PAYMENT TERMS
Invoice schedule: [e.g., 50% upfront, 50% on completion / weekly / monthly]
Payment due: [e.g., within 7/14 days of invoice date]
Payment method: [Bank transfer / card / other]
Late payment:
If payment is overdue, the Client agrees to pay any applicable late payment charges permitted by law and may pause work until payment is received.
6) CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
To allow delivery on time, the Client will provide:
• [Access/logins]
• [Content/assets]
• [Feedback/approvals]
Feedback/approval timeline: [e.g., within 48 hours / 3 working days]
7) CHANGES / EXTRA WORK
If the Client requests changes outside the agreed scope, the Service Provider will confirm:
• revised fees, and/or
• revised timeline
in writing before starting the additional work.
8) CONFIDENTIALITY
Both parties agree to keep confidential information private and only use it for this project. This does not apply to information already public or required by law to be disclosed.
9) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (WORK OWNERSHIP)
Choose one option:
☐ Option A (common): Once full payment is received, the Client owns the final deliverables created specifically for this project.
☐ Option B: The Service Provider retains ownership and grants the Client a licence to use the deliverables for [purpose].
The Service Provider may reuse non-client-specific know-how, processes, and generic templates.
10) DATA PROTECTION
Where personal data is shared, both parties agree to handle it responsibly and in line with applicable UK data protection requirements. The Client confirms they have the right to share any data provided.
11) LIABILITY (SIMPLE)
The Service Provider will perform the services with reasonable care and skill.
Neither party is liable for indirect or consequential losses.
Total liability (optional): limited to the total fees paid under this Agreement.
12) TERMINATION
Either party may end this Agreement by giving [X days] written notice.
If terminated, the Client agrees to pay for work completed up to the termination date.
13) DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If a dispute arises, both parties will try to resolve it informally first. If unresolved, they may use mediation before court proceedings (optional).
14) GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of: [England & Wales / Scotland / Northern Ireland].
SIGNATURES
Client:
Name: __________________________
Signature: _____________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Service Provider:
Name: __________________________
Signature: _____________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______