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Freelance Retainer Contract
"I need a Freelance Retainer Contract for engaging a digital marketing consultant who will provide 20 hours of service per month starting March 2025, with specific provisions for social media content ownership and performance metrics."
1. Parties: Identification of the client and the freelancer, including ABN/ACN and contact details
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the business relationship
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the services to be provided under the retainer
5. Term and Renewal: Duration of the retainer agreement and renewal provisions
6. Retainer Fee and Payment Terms: Monthly/periodic retainer amount, payment schedule, and invoicing requirements
7. Service Delivery: Response times, availability, and service delivery standards
8. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and licensing of work produced under the agreement
9. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
10. Independent Contractor Relationship: Clarification of independent contractor status and not employment
11. Insurance and Liability: Required insurance coverage and limitation of liability provisions
12. Termination: Conditions for termination, notice periods, and consequences
13. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including governing law, notices, and dispute resolution
1. Non-Compete: Restrictions on working with competitors, used when sensitive industry knowledge is involved
2. Equipment and Resources: Provisions regarding supply and use of equipment, needed when specific tools or resources are provided
3. Performance Metrics: Specific KPIs and performance standards, useful for measuring service quality
4. Expenses: Terms for reimbursement of expenses, needed when expenses are not included in retainer fee
5. Additional Services: Process for requesting and charging for work beyond retainer scope
6. Subcontracting: Terms allowing/restricting use of subcontractors
7. Data Protection: Specific data handling requirements, necessary when personal data is processed
8. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances, particularly relevant post-COVID
1. Schedule 1 - Services Description: Detailed breakdown of services covered under the retainer
2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Detailed pricing, including retainer fee and rates for additional services
3. Schedule 3 - Service Levels: Specific performance standards, response times, and deliverable requirements
4. Schedule 4 - Approved Personnel: List of approved individuals who may perform the services (if applicable)
5. Appendix A - Communication Protocol: Agreed communication channels and response time expectations
6. Appendix B - Reporting Templates: Standard templates for regular reporting and documentation
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