For Freelancers
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Generate a UK freelance contract in 60 seconds — one that protects your rate, your IP, and your right to be paid. Not a generic template. Tailored to your engagement.
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What a proper contract protects
Rate protection
Your agreed rate is locked in writing. Client cannot reduce it mid-project or after delivery.
IP ownership
Your work stays yours until the invoice is paid in full. Not on delivery — on full payment.
Scope boundaries
Change control clause: any additional scope requires a new written agreement before work starts.
Late payment interest
UK Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998 — 8% above base rate on overdue invoices, automatically.
Right to terminate
Notice clause on both sides. You can exit a bad engagement with protection, not just hope.
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What you might need
Freelance contract
For project-based or deliverable-based work. Design, development, copy, marketing.
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Sign firstNDA
Before sharing your proposal, creative concepts, or access to client systems.
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Consulting agreement
For advisory, strategic, or fractional engagements. Expertise-led rather than deliverable-led.
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How it works
Enter the engagement details
Client name, scope, rate, payment terms, jurisdiction. 90 seconds.
AI generates your contract
UK-specific contract with all the clauses that matter. Under 60 seconds.
Download and send
PDF ready to email before work starts. Client signs, you sign. Protected.
Questions from freelancers
Do I need a contract for every client?
Yes — every engagement, however small. A handshake agreement has no legal force when payment is disputed. The cost of a contract (£9 for a clean PDF) is negligible against the cost of a single unpaid invoice.
What's the difference between a freelance contract and a consulting agreement?
A freelance contract is designed for project-based or deliverable-based work — you're producing something specific. A consulting agreement is for advisory or strategic engagements at senior level, where you're selling expertise rather than deliverables. If you're producing output (designs, code, copy), use the freelance contract.
Should I get an NDA before sharing my proposal?
Yes, if your proposal contains proprietary process, pricing structures, or creative concepts. An NDA protects those ideas before the main contract is signed. Most professional clients will sign without hesitation — if they refuse, that's information.
Is this legally binding in the UK?
AI-generated contracts are not a substitute for legal advice. Contracto's contracts are built on UK legal principles and include the clauses that matter — IP assignment, Late Payment Act provisions, GDPR basics, change control. For high-value engagements, have it reviewed by a qualified solicitor.
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