Freelance Service Contract

FREELANCE SERVICE CONTRACT Independent Contractor Agreement Date: [Agreement Date] ================================================================================ 1. PARTIES ================================================================================ FREELANCER/CONTRACTOR: Name: [Freelancer Name] ID Number: [ID Number] Address: [Address] Email: [Email] Phone: [Phone] CLIENT: Name/Company: [Client Name] Registration: [N/A] Address: [Address] Email: [Email] ================================================================================ 2. PROJECT SCOPE ================================================================================ Project Name: [Project Name] Description: [Project description and scope of work] Deliverables: [List of deliverables] Timeline: Start Date: [Start Date] Completion: [End Date] Revisions: [0 round(s) of revisions included] ================================================================================ 3. PAYMENT TERMS ================================================================================ Total Fee: R[0] (including VAT if applicable) Structure: [As agreed] Payment Method: [EFT] Payment Due: [Within undefined days of invoice] Late Payment: [Interest at undefined% per month on overdue amounts] ================================================================================ 4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ================================================================================ Ownership: [As agreed] Portfolio Rights: [Work is confidential and may not be used in portfolio] ================================================================================ 5. CONFIDENTIALITY ================================================================================ No specific confidentiality obligations apply to this engagement. ================================================================================ 6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS ================================================================================ The Freelancer is an independent contractor, NOT an employee of the Client. The Freelancer is responsible for: - Own income tax (provisional tax if applicable) - UIF is not applicable - Own equipment and workspace - Setting own working hours to meet deadlines ================================================================================ 7. TERMINATION ================================================================================ Notice Required: [undefined days written notice] Cancellation Fee: [undefined% of remaining project value] Upon termination: - Client pays for all work completed to date - Freelancer delivers all completed work (subject to payment) - IP rights transfer only for paid work ================================================================================ 8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION ================================================================================ Any disputes arising from this agreement shall be resolved through: 1. Good faith negotiation between the parties 2. Mediation if negotiation fails 3. Arbitration or legal proceedings as a last resort This agreement is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. ================================================================================ 9. ADDITIONAL TERMS ================================================================================ No additional terms specified. ================================================================================ 10. SIGNATURES ================================================================================ By signing below, both parties agree to the terms and conditions of this contract. FREELANCER: Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________ Name: [Freelancer Name] CLIENT: Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________ Name: [Client Name] ================================================================================ Prepared using ZA Pocket Tools - https://zapocket.tools/documents ================================================================================