Freelance Content Writer Agreement – Legal, AI-Generated Employment Contract for Part-Time & Remote Work

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• New and detailed clauses (clearly marked with "I recommend") commonly found in similar contracts, but not previously included.
• Greater detail and rigor in all original clauses.

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FREELANCE CONTENT WRITER AGREEMENT

This Freelance Content Writer Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into effective as of [EFFECTIVE DATE], by and between [YOUR COMPANY NAME], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal business address at [COMPANY ADDRESS] (“Client”), and [WRITER'S FULL NAME], residing at [CONTRACTOR ADDRESS] (“Writer”). Client and Writer are sometimes referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Writer shall perform the following duties (“Services”) with professional care and skill:

• Research, write, and deliver two (2) SEO-optimized blog posts per week, each ranging from 1000–1200 words, in accordance with the editorial calendar and strategy provided by Client.
• Edit and refine existing website copy as requested, incorporating feedback and trackable changes.
• Ensure all content aligns with Client’s tone, style guide, branding, and target audience expectations.
• Use designated keywords and SEO best practices as provided by Client.
• Submit work in Google Docs format; edits must be tracked using Google Docs’ built-in functionality or another method approved by Client.

2. DELIVERABLES & QUALITY STANDARDS

• All blog posts must meet the minimum required length and focus on keywords provided by Client.
• Content must be original and free of plagiarism; Writer agrees to use reputable sources and cite data where relevant.
• All deliverables should maintain factual accuracy, proper grammar, and a minimum readability score of [SPECIFY, e.g., Flesch Reading Ease 60].
• Blog posts and edits are subject to review and approval by Client; if deficiencies are found, Writer shall revise and resubmit within three (3) business days, at no additional cost to Client.
• Writer shall promptly notify Client if unable to meet any deadline, providing reason and proposed new delivery date.

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2A. Revision Limits and Procedures.

Client is entitled to request up to two (2) rounds of revisions per deliverable at no extra cost. Further revisions will be billable at the agreed hourly rate, unless required due to Writer’s error or failure to follow Client instructions.

3. TERM AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL

This Agreement shall commence on [START DATE] and continue for a period of six (6) months (“Initial Term”), unless terminated earlier per Section 12.

I recommend: Upon expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one-month periods (“Renewal Term(s)”) unless either Party provides written notice of non-renewal at least fourteen (14) days prior to expiration.

4. COMPENSATION

• Client agrees to compensate Writer at a rate of $25.00 per hour for all time spent performing Services, as tracked by [TIME-TRACKING SOFTWARE NAME].
• Writer shall provide accurate and complete weekly timesheets via [time-tracking software], approved by Client.
• Time spent on research, drafting, revisions, and administrative tasks related to assigned projects is compensable under this Agreement.
• No additional compensation shall be paid except as expressly provided herein or agreed in writing.

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4A. Expenses.

Except as otherwise agreed in writing, Writer shall bear all costs and expenses incurred in performing the Services, including but not limited to internet access, equipment, and software. Any pre-approved reimbursable expenses must be authorized in writing by Client and supported by valid receipts.

5. PAYMENT TERMS

• Client will remit payment bi-weekly within five (5) business days of receiving an invoice and accompanying timesheet from Writer.
• Payments shall be made via PayPal to the account designated by Writer.
• In the event of a payment dispute, Client will notify Writer within five (5) business days of receipt of invoice, and the Parties shall work in good faith to resolve such dispute promptly. Undisputed amounts shall be paid as scheduled.

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5A. Late Payments.

If Client fails to pay any undisputed amount when due, Writer may charge interest on the overdue sum at the rate of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower, accruing until paid in full.

6. AVAILABILITY AND WORK HOURS

• Writer shall dedicate approximately twenty (20) hours per week to the Services. Work hours are flexible, but Writer must maintain a minimum of four (4) hours per week overlapping with Client’s business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST).
• Writer shall be responsive to Client’s communications during the overlap period and shall reasonably accommodate meetings, feedback, and urgent requests.

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6A. Absence Notification.

Writer shall notify Client at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of any planned unavailability or leave of absence exceeding one (1) business day, except in cases of emergency.

7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP

• Writer is engaged as an independent contractor; nothing in this Agreement is intended or shall be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, partnership, joint venture, or agency.
• Writer is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, as well as any required insurance, benefits, or other statutory payments relating to fees received under this Agreement.
• Writer retains the right to determine the manner and means by which the Services are accomplished, subject to the terms herein.

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7A. No Authority to Bind.

Writer shall not have authority to enter into contracts or commitments in the name of or on behalf of Client without Client’s express prior written consent.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS & COPYRIGHT ASSIGNMENT

• All written material, content, and related work product created by Writer in connection with the Services (“Work Product”) shall be deemed “work made for hire” and the sole property of Client.
• To the extent any Work Product does not qualify as work made for hire, Writer hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers, and conveys to Client all right, title, and interest, including all copyrights and intellectual property rights, in and to the Work Product.
• Writer waives all moral rights rights in the Work Product to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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8A. Pre-existing and Third-Party Materials.

Writer represents that they will not incorporate any third-party or pre-existing materials into the Work Product without Client’s prior written consent. If any such materials are incorporated, Writer shall obtain for Client a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use said materials.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY

• During the term and at all times thereafter, Writer shall treat all Client Confidential Information (including, but not limited to, unpublished marketing strategies, trade secrets, financial data, technology, designs, and product or customer information) as strictly confidential.
• Writer shall use Confidential Information solely for performance of this Agreement and shall not disclose to any third party without Client’s express prior written consent.
• Confidentiality obligations shall not apply to information that is publicly available through no fault of Writer or lawfully obtained by Writer from a third party not under a duty of confidentiality.

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9A. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information.

Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, Writer shall promptly return or destroy, at Client’s option, all tangible materials containing Client’s Confidential Information and certify destruction or return in writing within ten (10) days.

10. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS

• Writer represents and warrants that all Work Product will be original; will not infringe, misappropriate, or violate any intellectual property or proprietary rights of any third party; and that all facts and data will be accurate to the best of Writer’s knowledge.
• Writer has the right and authority to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations herein.

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10A. No Conflict.

Writer represents that entering into this Agreement does not and will not violate or conflict with any agreement, arrangement, or obligation Writer has with any third party.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client’s total aggregate liability to Writer for all claims arising out of this Agreement shall not exceed the total amount paid to Writer in the six (6) months preceding the event or claim. Client shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages, even if foreseeable or advised of the possibility.

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11A. Force Majeure.

Neither Party shall be liable for delays or failure to perform caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, natural disasters, internet outages, government orders, or public health emergencies, provided the affected Party provides prompt written notice and resumes performance as soon as possible.

12. INDEMNIFICATION

Writer shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Client and its affiliates, officers, directors, and employees from and against all claims, damages, liabilities, penalties, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from or relating to: (a) Writer’s breach of this Agreement, (b) any third-party claim that the Work Product or Services infringe intellectual property or proprietary rights, or (c) any gross negligence or willful misconduct by Writer.

13. TERMINATION

• Either Party may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by providing fourteen (14) days’ written notice to the other Party via [METHOD, e.g., email to designated addresses].
• Upon termination, Writer shall cease all work on behalf of Client and deliver all completed and in-progress Work Product and any Confidential Information to Client within five (5) business days.
• Client shall pay Writer for all undisputed hours worked and deliverables submitted to the satisfaction of Client as of the effective date of termination.

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13A. Immediate Termination for Cause.

Client may terminate this Agreement immediately, with no payment obligation for uncompleted work, in the event of Writer’s material breach, gross misconduct, or breach of confidentiality or intellectual property obligations.

13B. Survival.

Sections regarding Confidentiality, Ownership and Intellectual Property, Indemnification, Limitation of Liability, and any provisions that by their nature should survive, shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.

14. NON-SOLICITATION

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During the term of this Agreement and for twelve (12) months following its termination, Writer shall not directly or indirectly solicit, induce, or encourage any Client employee, independent contractor, or consultant to terminate their relationship with Client.

15. NON-DISPARAGEMENT

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Both Parties agree not to make any false, defamatory, or disparaging statements, either orally or in writing, about the other Party, its employees, agents, or business.

16. NOTICES

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All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered via email to [CLIENT EMAIL ADDRESS] (Client) and [WRITER EMAIL ADDRESS] (Writer), or to such other addresses as either Party may specify in writing.

17. ASSIGNMENT

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Writer may not assign, delegate, or transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement without Client’s prior written consent. Client may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, provided such assignee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms herein.

18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any written Addenda, constitutes the complete understanding of the Parties regarding the subject matter. All prior or contemporaneous written or oral agreements are expressly superseded.

19. AMENDMENT

No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both Parties.

20. SEVERABILITY

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If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the Parties shall replace the unenforceable provision with a mutually acceptable provision which best reflects their original intent.

21. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws rules.

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Each Party irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of courts located in [COUNTY], California, for any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Freelance Content Writer Agreement as of the Effective Date.

[YOUR COMPANY NAME]

By: ______________________________
Name: [YOUR NAME]
Title: [YOUR TITLE]
Date: _____________________

[WRITER’S NAME]

By: ______________________________
Name: [WRITER'S NAME]
Date: _____________________

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FREELANCE CONTENT WRITER AGREEMENT

This Freelance Content Writer Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [DATE], by and between [YOUR COMPANY NAME], a [STATE] corporation, with its principal place of business at [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS] ("Client"), and [WRITER'S NAME], residing at [WRITER'S ADDRESS] ("Writer").

1. Services.

Writer agrees to provide the following content writing services to Client (the "Services"):

• Creating two (2) SEO-optimized blog posts per week, with each blog post consisting of 1000-1200 words and optimized using target keywords provided by Client.
• Editing existing website copy and promotional materials as requested by Client.
• Participating in one (1) content strategy meeting per month via video conference to discuss upcoming projects, editorial calendar, and performance metrics related to the content.

I recommend adding a clause that explicitly states that Writer will consult with Client to clarify expectations, themes, and messaging prior to producing any content.

2. Deliverables.

• Blog posts shall be delivered as Google Docs, with comments and suggested edits made directly in the document.
• Edits to existing website copy shall be documented and tracked using Google Docs' Track Changes feature or a mutually agreed-upon method.
• Each blog post must include meta descriptions, alt text for images, and internal/external linking where appropriate to enhance SEO performance.
• All deliverables shall adhere to Client's brand voice guidelines, maintain factual accuracy, and achieve a minimum readability score of [SPECIFY READABILITY SCORE, e.g., 60 on the Flesch Reading Ease scale], as measured by [SPECIFY TOOL, e.g., Grammarly].

3. Term.

This Agreement shall commence on [START DATE] and continue for a fixed term of six (6) months, concluding on [END DATE], unless otherwise modified in writing by both parties. I recommend including an option to extend or renew the contract, which can be executed through mutual written consent.

4. Compensation.

• Client shall compensate Writer at a rate of $25.00 per hour for all Services performed.
• Writer shall accurately track all hours worked using [TIME TRACKING SOFTWARE NAME] and submit these tracked hours with each invoice.
• Payment for Services rendered shall not exceed a total of [$SPECIFIED TOTAL AMOUNT] unless expressly agreed in writing by both parties.

I recommend adding a clause regarding reimbursement for any necessary expenses incurred by the Writer in carrying out their duties, subject to prior written approval by the Client.

5. Payment Schedule.

Client shall remit payment to Writer bi-weekly, within five (5) business days of receiving Writer’s invoice along with a report detailing the hours worked during the preceding two-week period. Payment shall be made via PayPal or another mutually agreed-upon payment platform.

I recommend including a clause regarding interest charges on late payments to specify the consequences of delayed payment. For example: "In the event of late payment, a late fee of [SPECIFY RATE, e.g., 1.5% per month] shall apply to the overdue amount until payment is made."

6. Work Hours.

• Writer shall dedicate approximately twenty (20) hours per week to the performance of the Services.
• Writer shall have flexible work hours but must ensure at least four (4) hours of overlap with the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone during regular business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST).
• Writer agrees to respond to Client communications within twenty-four (24) hours during business days.

I recommend specifying the method of communication (e.g., email, instant messaging) and designating a primary point of contact at the Client organization.

7. Independent Contractor Status.

• It is the express understanding and intention of the parties that Writer is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, partner, or joint venturer of Client.
• Client shall not be responsible for withholding taxes, insurance, or other benefits for Writer. Writer is solely responsible for all taxes and other obligations arising from payments received under this Agreement.

I recommend adding that Writer agrees to provide proof of independent contractor status, such as a W-9 form, if applicable.

8. Ownership of Work/Copyright.

• Writer acknowledges and agrees that all content created pursuant to this Agreement, including blog posts and website copy edits (the "Work"), shall be the sole and exclusive property of Client.
• Client shall own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Work, including copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights, including derivative works.
• Writer hereby assigns to Client all rights, title, and interest in and to the Work.
• Writer agrees to execute any further documents reasonably requested by Client to confirm such ownership.

I recommend clarifying the rights of Writer to include samples of the Work in their portfolio, as long as it does not violate Client confidentiality.

9. Confidentiality.

• Writer acknowledges that during the course of this Agreement, Writer may have access to confidential information of Client, including, but not limited to, unpublished marketing strategies, product information, customer data, and financial information (the "Confidential Information").
• Writer agrees to hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party or use it for any purpose other than the performance of the Services under this Agreement.
• This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of five (5) years.

I recommend outlining the consequences of unauthorized disclosure, including potential legal remedies available to the Client.

10. Termination.

• Either party may terminate this Agreement upon fourteen (14) days' written notice to the other party, sent via [SPECIFY METHOD, e.g., email, certified mail].
• Upon termination, Writer shall deliver to Client all work in progress and any materials belonging to Client.
• Client shall compensate Writer for all hours worked and deliverables completed up to the date of termination, subject to Client’s reasonable satisfaction with the quality of the Work. Client is not responsible for any uncompleted work.
• The Client reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately for cause in the event of a breach of this Agreement by the Writer, including, but not limited to, non-performance or engagement in illegal activities.

11. Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

12. Limitation of Liability.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client’s liability to Writer for any claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be limited to the amount of fees paid by Client to Writer under this Agreement during the six (6) months preceding the date of the claim. In no event shall Client be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, even if Client has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

13. Indemnification.

Writer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Client, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to Writer’s performance of the Services under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any claims of copyright infringement, plagiarism, or other violation of intellectual property rights.

14. Force Majeure.

Neither party shall be in breach of this Agreement nor liable for any failure or delay in performance if that failure or delay is due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or governmental actions.

I recommend adding this force majeure clause to protect both parties from unforeseen events that could hinder contract performance.

15. Entire Agreement.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between the parties with respect to such subject matter.

16. Amendment.

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

DRAFTED BY 8CONTRACT.COM

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Okay, here is the enhanced Freelance Content Writer Agreement (Contract B), incorporating more detailed clauses and adding recommended supplementary clauses based on common practices for such agreements.

FREELANCE CONTENT WRITER AGREEMENT

This Freelance Content Writer Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [DATE], by and between [YOUR COMPANY NAME], a [STATE OF INCORPORATION, e.g., California] corporation, with its principal place of business at [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS] ("Client"), and [WRITER'S NAME], an individual residing at [WRITER'S ADDRESS] ("Writer"). Client and Writer may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client requires content writing and editing services; and
WHEREAS, Writer possesses the skills, qualifications, and experience necessary to provide such services; and
WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Writer as an independent contractor, and Writer desires to provide services to Client, under the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. Services.

Writer agrees to provide the following content writing and editing services to Client (the "Services"):

• Blog Post Creation: Researching, writing, and optimizing two (2) original blog posts per week, adhering to SEO best practices and targeting keywords provided or approved by Client.
• Website Copy Editing: Reviewing and editing existing website copy as requested by Client through [Specify Method, e.g., specific project management tool, email requests with clear deadlines]. Edits will focus on clarity, grammar, style consistency, and SEO optimization where applicable.

2. Deliverables and Quality Standards.

• Blog Posts: Each blog post shall be between 1,000 and 1,200 words, submitted as a Google Document with appropriate formatting (headings, subheadings, lists). Content must be original, well-researched, factually accurate, and plagiarism-free. Writer shall integrate target keywords naturally and effectively.
• Edits: All edits to existing website copy shall be performed using the "track changes" feature in Google Docs or another mutually agreed-upon method that clearly shows modifications.
• Quality: All deliverables must adhere to Client's established brand voice guidelines (which Client will provide to Writer), maintain factual accuracy, and achieve a minimum readability score of [SPECIFY READABILITY SCORE, e.g., 60 on the Flesch Reading Ease scale], as measured by [SPECIFY TOOL, e.g., Grammarly Premium]. Deliverables must be free of grammatical errors, typos, and spelling mistakes.

3. Term.

This Agreement shall commence on [START DATE] ("Effective Date") and shall continue for a fixed term of six (6) months, concluding on [END DATE] ("Term"), unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 10 of this Agreement.

4. Compensation.

• Rate: Client shall compensate Writer at a rate of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) per hour for all time properly dedicated to performing the Services.
• Time Tracking: Writer shall accurately track all hours worked using [SPECIFIC TIME TRACKING SOFTWARE NAME]. Writer agrees to provide Client with access to these time logs or submit detailed time reports alongside invoices, as requested by Client. Time entries should briefly describe the task performed.

5. Invoicing and Payment Schedule.

• Invoicing: Writer shall submit invoices to Client bi-weekly, detailing the hours worked, tasks performed, and the total amount due for the preceding two-week period. Invoices should be sent electronically to [EMAIL ADDRESS FOR INVOICES].
• Payment: Client shall remit payment to Writer via PayPal within ten (10) business days of receiving a complete and accurate invoice. Writer is responsible for any fees associated with the PayPal transaction.
• Late Payment: Payments not received within ten (10) business days of the due date may be subject to a late fee of 1.5% per month on the outstanding balance, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower.

6. Work Hours and Availability.

• Weekly Hours: Writer shall dedicate approximately twenty (20) hours per week to the performance of the Services. This is an estimate, and actual hours may vary slightly based on project needs, provided the total hours do not significantly deviate without prior written agreement.
• Flexibility and Overlap: Writer may set their own work hours, provided that they maintain reasonable availability for communication and ensure at least four (4) hours of work time overlaps with Client's core business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday) to facilitate collaboration and meetings. Writer agrees to respond to Client communications within [e.g., 24 business hours].

7. Independent Contractor Status.

• Relationship: It is expressly understood and agreed that Writer is performing the Services as an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating an employer-employee relationship, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between Client and Writer.
• Control: Writer retains sole control over the manner and means by which the Services are performed, subject to the specifications and requirements outlined in this Agreement.
• Taxes and Benefits: Writer is solely responsible for the payment of all federal, state, and local income taxes, self-employment taxes, social security taxes, and any other taxes, fees, or liabilities arising from the compensation paid under this Agreement. Client will not withhold any taxes from payments made to Writer and will report payments as required by law (e.g., via Form 1099-NEC). Writer is not eligible for any employee benefits provided by Client, including but not limited to health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off.
• Tools and Equipment: Writer shall provide their own tools, equipment, software, and place of work necessary to perform the Services.

8. Intellectual Property Rights.

• Assignment of Work Product: Writer agrees that all work product, including but not limited to blog posts, articles, edited copy, notes, drafts, concepts, and all other materials created or developed by Writer in the course of performing the Services under this Agreement (collectively, the "Work Product"), shall be considered "work made for hire" to the extent permitted by law.
• Full Ownership: To the extent that any Work Product does not qualify as "work made for hire," Writer hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers, and conveys to Client, its successors, and assigns, all right, title, and interest worldwide in and to the Work Product, including all copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patent rights, and any other intellectual property rights therein, effective upon creation. This assignment includes the right to modify, adapt, distribute, reproduce, display, perform, and create derivative works from the Work Product in any medium, now known or hereafter developed.
• Moral Rights Waiver: Writer hereby irrevocably waives any and all "moral rights" or rights of attribution and integrity that Writer may have in the Work Product, to the extent permitted by law.
• Further Assurances: Writer agrees to execute any additional documents reasonably requested by Client to evidence, perfect, or enforce Client's ownership of the Work Product.

9. Confidentiality.

• Confidential Information Defined: Writer acknowledges access to Client's Confidential Information, which includes, but is not limited to: unpublished marketing strategies, product development plans, customer lists, internal business processes, financial data, technical information, proprietary concepts, and any other information designated as confidential by Client or which reasonably should be understood to be confidential (the "Confidential Information").
• Obligations: Writer agrees to (i) hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence; (ii) not disclose the Confidential Information to any third party without Client's prior written consent; and (iii) not use the Confidential Information for any purpose outside the scope of performing the Services under this Agreement.
• Duration: This confidentiality obligation shall commence on the Effective Date and shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of [e.g., three (3) years], provided that obligations concerning trade secrets shall survive indefinitely as long as they remain trade secrets under applicable law.
• Return of Information: Upon termination of this Agreement or Client's request, Writer shall promptly return or, at Client's direction, securely destroy all materials containing Confidential Information.

10. Termination.

• Termination Without Cause: Either Party may terminate this Agreement for any reason or no reason upon providing fourteen (14) calendar days' prior written notice to the other Party. Written notice shall be delivered via email to the designated contact points specified in this Agreement or Section 18.
• Termination For Cause: Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other Party materially breaches any provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within [e.g., seven (7)] calendar days after receiving written notice specifying the breach. Material breaches include, but are not limited to, failure to make timely payments, failure to deliver Services meeting the quality standards, plagiarism, or breach of confidentiality obligations.
• Effect of Termination: Upon termination, Writer shall cease all work on behalf of Client, deliver all completed Work Product and work-in-progress to Client, and return all Client property and Confidential Information. Client shall pay Writer for all Services satisfactorily performed and accepted by Client up to the effective date of termination, based on the hourly rate specified herein. Client shall not be obligated to pay for incomplete work or work not meeting the agreed-upon standards.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution.

Governing Law: This Agreement and any disputes arising hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Dispute Resolution.

I recommend: The Parties agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement through good faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within [e.g., thirty (30)] days, the Parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation administered by a mutually agreed-upon mediator in [COUNTY, California]. If mediation is unsuccessful, the Parties agree that the exclusive venue for any legal action shall be the state or federal courts located in [COUNTY, California]. The prevailing Party in any legal action shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

12. Limitation of Liability.

EXCEPT FOR OBLIGATIONS RELATED TO INDEMNIFICATION (SECTION 13) OR BREACHES OF CONFIDENTIALITY (SECTION 9), TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CLIENT'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO WRITER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY CLIENT TO WRITER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES), EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

13. Indemnification.

Writer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Client, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all third-party claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (i) Writer's gross negligence or willful misconduct in performing the Services; (ii) Writer's breach of any representation, warranty, or obligation under this Agreement (including confidentiality); or (iii) any claim that the Work Product (excluding materials provided by Client) infringes upon the intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights of any third party.

14. Entire Agreement.

This Agreement, including any Exhibits or Schedules attached hereto (if any), constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, between the Parties.

15. Amendment.

No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both Parties.

16. Representations and Warranties.

I recommend: Writer represents and warrants that: (i) Writer has the full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and perform the Services; (ii) the Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner, consistent with industry standards; (iii) the Work Product delivered to Client will be original work created by Writer (except for materials provided by Client or materials in the public domain) and will not infringe upon or misappropriate any copyright, trademark, trade secret, right of publicity/privacy, or other intellectual property or proprietary right of any third party; and (iv) Writer will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in performing the Services.

17. Revisions and Acceptance.

I recommend: Client shall have [e.g., five (5)] business days after receipt of each deliverable to review and request reasonable revisions. Writer agrees to perform up to [e.g., two (2)] rounds of revisions per deliverable based on Client's feedback, provided such feedback is within the original scope of the assignment. Revisions shall be completed within [e.g., two (2)] business days of the request. A deliverable shall be deemed accepted by Client if no request for revision or notice of rejection is provided within the review period. Client shall not unreasonably withhold acceptance.

18. Notices.

I recommend: All notices, requests, demands, and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given: (i) when delivered personally; (ii) one business day after being sent by reputable overnight courier service; or (iii) when sent by electronic mail (with confirmation of transmission), provided that a copy is also sent by one of the other methods within 24 hours. Notices shall be sent to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either Party may designate in writing:

• If to Client: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
  Attn: [YOUR NAME/CONTACT PERSON]
  [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS]
  Email: [YOUR CONTACT EMAIL]
• If to Writer: [WRITER'S NAME]
  [WRITER'S ADDRESS]
  Email: [WRITER'S EMAIL]

19. Severability.

I recommend: If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to render it valid, legal, and enforceable while preserving the Parties' original intent as closely as possible.

20. Waiver.

I recommend: The failure of either Party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of that provision or the right to enforce it subsequently. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by the Party granting the waiver.

21. Survival.

I recommend: The provisions of this Agreement concerning Independent Contractor Status (Section 7), Intellectual Property Rights (Section 8), Confidentiality (Section 9), Termination Effects (Section 10), Governing Law and Dispute Resolution (Section 11), Limitation of Liability (Section 12), Indemnification (Section 13), Representations and Warranties (Section 16), and Survival (this Section 21) shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

22. Force Majeure.

I recommend: Neither Party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations hereunder (except for payment obligations) if such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, epidemics, pandemics, or strikes ("Force Majeure Event"). The affected Party shall promptly notify the other Party and use reasonable efforts to resume performance as soon as possible.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Freelance Content Writer Agreement as of the Effective Date first written above.

CLIENT:

[YOUR COMPANY NAME]

By: ____________________________
Name: [YOUR NAME]
Title: [YOUR TITLE]

WRITER:

[WRITER'S FULL LEGAL NAME]

By: ____________________________
Name: [WRITER'S FULL LEGAL NAME]

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FREELANCE CONTENT WRITER AGREEMENT (Contract B)

This Freelance Content Writer Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [DATE], by and between [YOUR COMPANY NAME], a [STATE] corporation, with its principal place of business at [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS] ("Client"), and [WRITER'S NAME], residing at [WRITER'S ADDRESS] ("Writer").

1. Services.

Writer agrees to provide the following content writing services to Client (collectively, the "Services"):

This clause details the specific tasks the Writer will perform.

• Creating two (2) original, high-quality, SEO-optimized blog posts per week. Each blog post shall be between 1000 and 1200 words in length. These posts must be written with the target audience of [DESCRIBE TARGET AUDIENCE] in mind and adhere to best practices for on-page SEO, including the strategic use of keywords provided by Client.
• Editing and proofreading existing website copy provided by Client. This includes correcting grammatical errors, punctuation, spelling, and improving clarity, flow, and conciseness while maintaining the original intent and tone of the content. Edits must be presented clearly for Client's review.

2. Deliverables.

This clause outlines the specific outputs the Writer must provide and in what format.

• Each completed blog post shall be delivered as a shared Google Doc document with editing permissions granted to Client. The file name shall follow the format "[DATE] - [BLOG POST TITLE]".
• All edits to existing website copy shall be submitted as a shared Google Doc document with track changes enabled, clearly showing all proposed modifications, deletions, and additions. The file name shall follow the format "[DATE] - [WEBSITE PAGE NAME] - Edits".
• All deliverables shall adhere to Client's brand voice guidelines, maintain absolute factual accuracy, and achieve a minimum readability score of [SPECIFY READABILITY SCORE, e.g., 60 on the Flesch Reading Ease scale], as measured by [SPECIFY TOOL, e.g., Grammarly or Semrush Writing Assistant]. Client reserves the right to request revisions if deliverables do not meet these quality standards.

3. Term.

This clause defines the duration of the contractual relationship.

This Agreement shall commence on [START DATE] and continue for a fixed term of six (6) months, automatically concluding on [END DATE], unless it is earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 of this Agreement or extended by mutual written agreement of both parties.

4. Compensation.

This clause details how the Writer will be paid for their work.

• Client shall compensate Writer at a fixed rate of $25.00 per hour for all approved and billable Services accurately tracked and performed under this Agreement.
• Writer is solely responsible for accurately tracking all hours worked using [TIME TRACKING SOFTWARE NAME]. Client reserves the right to audit timekeeping records. Only time spent on Services explicitly requested and approved by Client is billable.

5. Payment Schedule.

This clause specifies when and how payments will be made.

Client shall process and remit payment to Writer bi-weekly, within five (5) business days following Client's receipt of Writer's invoice and a corresponding time report from [TIME TRACKING SOFTWARE NAME] detailing the hours worked during the preceding two-week period. Payment shall be made via PayPal to the email address [WRITER'S PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS]. Writer is responsible for any fees associated with receiving payments via PayPal.

6. Work Hours.

This clause outlines the expected time commitment and availability.

• Writer shall dedicate approximately twenty (20) hours per week to the performance of the Services. This is an estimated number and actual hours may vary slightly based on project needs, but Writer agrees to communicate promptly with Client if the workload significantly exceeds or falls short of this estimate.
• Writer shall have flexibility in determining their specific work hours; however, Writer must ensure at least four (4) hours of overlap with the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone during regular business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST) to facilitate communication and collaboration.

7. Independent Contractor Status.

This clause clearly establishes the legal relationship between Client and Writer.

• It is the express understanding and mutual intention of the parties that Writer is, and shall remain throughout the term of this Agreement, an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, partner, or joint venturer of Client for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to, the application of any federal, state, or local tax laws, employee benefits laws, or workers' compensation laws.
• Client shall not be responsible for withholding any taxes (including income tax, Social Security, or Medicare) from payments made to Writer. Writer is solely responsible for the payment of all applicable taxes and other obligations arising from payments received under this Agreement.
• Writer is responsible for providing their own equipment, tools, and workspace necessary to perform the Services.

8. Ownership of Work/Copyright.

This clause clarifies who owns the content created by the Writer.

• Writer acknowledges and agrees that all content, materials, documents, intellectual property, and any other work product created or developed by Writer in the course of providing the Services under this Agreement, including but not limited to blog posts, website copy edits, outlines, research, drafts, and any derivative works thereof (collectively, the "Work Product"), shall be the sole and exclusive property of Client upon creation.
• Client shall own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Work Product, including all worldwide copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and other intellectual property rights, whether now existing or hereafter arising.
• Writer hereby irrevocably assigns and transfers to Client all rights, title, and interest in and to the Work Product. Writer waives any moral rights or other rights that may be asserted in the Work Product.
• Writer agrees to cooperate fully with Client and execute any further documents, including assignments of copyright or other instruments, reasonably requested by Client to confirm or perfect Client's ownership of the Work Product.

9. Confidentiality.

This clause protects Client's sensitive information.

• Writer acknowledges that during the course of this Agreement, Writer may have access to and become acquainted with Confidential Information of Client. "Confidential Information" includes, but is not limited to, unpublished marketing strategies, product development plans, customer data, business operations, financial information, proprietary software, and any other information that is treated as confidential by Client.
• Writer agrees to hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence and shall not disclose, publish, or disseminate it to any third party, or use it for any purpose other than for the sole benefit of Client in performing the Services required by this Agreement.
• This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of [SPECIFY DURATION, e.g., three (3) years] or indefinitely if the information constitutes a trade secret under applicable law.
• Upon termination of this Agreement, Writer shall immediately return to Client or destroy all documents, materials, and other property containing Confidential Information.

10. Termination.

This clause defines the conditions and process for ending the contract.

• Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason by providing fourteen (14) days' written notice to the other party. Written notice may be sent via email to the email address specified in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement.
• Notwithstanding the foregoing, Client may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to Writer in the event of: (a) Writer's breach of any material provision of this Agreement (including, but not limited to, breach of confidentiality or intellectual property clauses); (b) Writer's failure to perform the Services in a satisfactory manner; (c) Writer's engagement in any conduct that Client deems detrimental to its reputation or business interests.
• Upon any termination of this Agreement, Writer shall immediately cease all Services and deliver to Client all Work Product, documents, materials, and other property belonging to Client or containing Confidential Information.
• Client shall compensate Writer for all approved hours worked and deliverables completed up to the effective date of termination, provided such work meets the quality standards set forth in this Agreement. Client is not obligated to compensate Writer for any uncompleted work or partial deliverables unless otherwise agreed in writing.

11. Governing Law.

This clause specifies which jurisdiction's laws will apply to the contract.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of California or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of California. The parties agree that the state and federal courts located in [SPECIFY COUNTY, e.g., Los Angeles County], California, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

12. Limitation of Liability.

This clause limits the financial exposure of Client.

EXCEPT FOR OBLIGATIONS RELATED TO INDEMNIFICATION (SECTION 13) OR BREACHES OF CONFIDENTIALITY (SECTION 9), TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CLIENT'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO WRITER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY CLIENT TO WRITER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT DURING THE SIX (6) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE THE CLAIM AROSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, EVEN IF CLIENT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

13. Indemnification.

This clause requires the Writer to protect the Client from certain claims.

Writer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Client, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and successors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of or relating to: (a) Writer's performance of the Services under this Agreement; (b) any breach by Writer of any term or condition of this Agreement; (c) any third-party claim that the Work Product infringes upon or violates the intellectual property rights or other rights of any third party; (d) any act or omission of Writer that causes personal injury, death, or property damage; or (e) any failure by Writer to comply with applicable laws or regulations.

14. Entire Agreement.

This clause states that this document is the complete agreement.

This Agreement, including any exhibits or schedules attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, negotiations, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether oral or written, between the parties with respect to such subject matter.

15. Amendment.

This clause explains how the contract can be modified.

This Agreement may not be modified, amended, or supplemented except by a written instrument signed by duly authorized representatives of both parties.

I recommend adding a clause regarding Non-Solicitation.

This clause prevents the Writer from soliciting Client's employees or other contractors.

16. Non-Solicitation.

During the term of this Agreement and for a period of [SPECIFY DURATION, e.g., six (6) months] following the termination of this Agreement for any reason, Writer shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, induce, or attempt to solicit or induce any employee, consultant, or other independent contractor of Client to terminate their relationship with Client or to become an employee, consultant, or independent contractor of Writer or any other entity.

I recommend adding a clause regarding Assignment.

This clause clarifies whether the contract can be transferred to another party.

17. Assignment.

Writer shall not assign, transfer, or subcontract any of their rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Client. Any purported assignment, transfer, or subcontracting in violation of this Section shall be null and void. Client may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any successor or affiliate without the prior written consent of Writer.

I recommend adding a clause regarding Force Majeure.

This clause addresses situations where performance is impossible due to unforeseen events.

18. Force Majeure.

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement if such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, epidemics, pandemics, or strikes ("Force Majeure Event"). The affected party shall give prompt written notice to the other party and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance as soon as practicable. The time for performance shall be extended for a period equal to the duration of the Force Majeure Event.

I recommend adding a clause regarding Notices.

This clause specifies how formal communications between the parties should be sent.

19. Notices.

All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers, and other communications hereunder (each, a "Notice") shall be in writing and addressed to the parties at the addresses set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement (or to such other address that may be designated by the receiving party from time to time in accordance with this Section). All Notices shall be delivered by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier (with all fees pre-paid), facsimile (with confirmation of transmission), or email (with confirmation of receipt), or certified or registered mail (in each case, return receipt requested, postage pre-paid). Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Notice is effective only (a) upon receipt of the receiving party, and (b) if the party giving the Notice has complied with the requirements of this Section.

I recommend adding a clause regarding Counterparts.

This clause allows the contract to be signed in multiple copies.

20. Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.

I recommend adding a clause regarding Severability.

This clause ensures that if one part of the contract is invalid, the rest remains in effect.

21. Severability.

If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.

I recommend adding a clause regarding Waiver.

This clause clarifies that failing to enforce a provision doesn't mean waiving the right to do so later.

22. Waiver.

No waiver by Client of any of the provisions of this Agreement is effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by Client. No failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any rights, remedy, power, or privilege arising from this Agreement operates, or may be construed, as a waiver thereof. No single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege hereunder precludes any other or further exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[YOUR COMPANY NAME]

By: ____________________________

Name: [YOUR NAME]

Title: [YOUR TITLE]

[WRITER'S NAME]

By: ____________________________

Name: [WRITER'S NAME]

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