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Business agreements
Independent contractor agreement
A contractor agreement covering services, hourly or fixed fees, invoicing, independent status, ownership of work product, confidentiality and termination.
BusinessStatement of work
A statement of work with a list of deliverables and due dates, a timeline, fixed-price or time-and-materials fees, assumptions and acceptance.
BusinessConsulting agreement
A consulting agreement with a monthly retainer or a day rate, a list of deliverables with due dates, confidentiality, ownership of materials and a notice period.
BusinessService agreement
A general service agreement with a priced list of services, payment terms, optional deposit and late fee, a fixed or auto-renewing term, standard of work and a liability cap.
BusinessSubcontractor agreement
A subcontractor agreement for agencies, consultants and freelancers who pass part of a client project to another contractor: deliverables, fixed or hourly fee, optional pay-when-paid, white-label and non-solicitation terms, and ownership that passes to you.
BusinessMemorandum of understanding (MOU)
A memorandum of understanding for two organisations working together: the purpose, what each side will do, how costs are shared, the term, optional confidentiality, and a clear choice of whether it is legally binding.
BusinessLetter of intent (business purchase)
A letter of intent to buy a business or its assets: the price and how it is paid, an optional earn-out, due diligence, closing conditions, optional exclusivity, confidentiality and costs, with everything except those protections left non-binding.
BusinessPartnership agreement
A general partnership agreement for two or more partners: each partner's contribution and share, how profits and losses are split, drawings and salaries, day-to-day and major decisions, a spending limit, the bank account, leaving and buyout, dissolution and disputes.
BusinessSales commission agreement
A sales commission agreement for an employee or independent sales representative: the products and territory, the commission rate with an optional higher rate above a threshold, when commission is earned, chargebacks, monthly payment with a statement, an optional draw, expenses, and commission on orders after the agreement ends.
BusinessPrice quote
A price quote for a job or an order: a quote number and the date it expires, a description of the work, itemized prices with an optional discount and tax, what is not included, an optional timeline and deposit, and a line for the customer to sign and accept.
BusinessPurchase order
A purchase order to a supplier: the PO number and date, the vendor, where to deliver and by when, the items with quantities and prices, tax and shipping, payment terms, special instructions, and standard terms on confirmation, invoicing and rejected goods.
BusinessEquipment rental agreement
An agreement to rent out equipment: each item with its serial number and replacement cost, the rental period and rate, an optional deposit and delivery, a late return fee, condition at handover, permitted use and operators, loss and damage, optional insurance, and the renter's responsibility for how it is used.
BusinessMeeting minutes
Minutes for a board, committee, team or club meeting: the date, time and place, the chair and minute taker, who attended and who sent apologies, quorum, approval of the last minutes, a summary and decision for each agenda item, action items with owners and due dates, and the next meeting.
BusinessBoard resolution
A board resolution for a corporation: resolutions adopted at a meeting or by unanimous written consent without a meeting, each with a title and RESOLVED wording, a general authority for officers to carry them out, signature lines for each director, and an optional secretary's certificate.
BusinessConsignment agreement
A consignment agreement between an owner and a shop, gallery or reseller: the items and their minimum prices, where they are sold, the commission, when the owner is paid, how long the consignment runs, what happens to unsold items, and who bears the risk of loss.
Freelance contracts
Web design contract
A web design contract that lists every page, sets the launch date and content deadline, limits revision rounds, and covers the deposit, optional monthly maintenance and who owns the finished site.
FreelanceGraphic design contract
A graphic design contract for logos, brand identities and print or digital work, with deliverables and file formats, concept and revision limits, a flat or hourly fee, and a choice between transferring copyright or licensing the design.
FreelancePhotography contract
A photography contract for events, portraits and commercial shoots, covering the date, location and hours, a booking retainer, delivery of edited images, optional prints and travel fees, cancellation, and personal or commercial usage rights.
FreelanceSocial media management contract
A social media management contract listing each platform and posting frequency, with optional community management, paid ads and reporting, an approval process, a monthly fee, a minimum term and clear ownership of accounts and content.
FreelanceFreelance writing contract
A freelance writing contract with a list of assignments, each with its word count, due date and fee, plus revisions, originality and optional AI-use disclosure, payment and kill fee, rights and byline.
FreelanceVideo production contract
A video production contract listing each video with its length and format, the shoot and delivery dates, edit rounds, deposit and expenses, who owns the final videos and the raw footage, and cancellation terms.
FreelanceVirtual assistant agreement
A virtual assistant agreement with a task list, a monthly retainer of hours or an hourly rate, availability and response times, secure handling of logins, optional data handling terms, and notice to end.
FreelanceEvent planning contract
An event planning contract covering the event, a list of services, optional day-of coordination, a flat or percentage fee with a retainer, how vendors are booked and paid, cancellation, postponement and events beyond anyone's control.
FreelancePersonal training agreement
A personal training agreement for session packages or pay-per-session, with a late cancellation rule, a health declaration, optional medical clearance, a plain statement of exercise risk and refund terms.
FreelanceTutoring agreement
A tutoring agreement between a tutor and a parent covering subjects and goals, online or in-person sessions, hourly fees, cancellation, optional progress reports, safeguarding and academic honesty.
FreelanceRetainer agreement
A monthly retainer agreement for freelancers, consultants and agencies: the services included, a monthly fee with optional included hours, rollover and extra-hours rate, response times, late payment terms, a minimum term and notice to end.
FreelancePhoto and model release
A model release for photographs, video and audio: who may use the images, for commercial use or only the purposes you list, for a set number of years or without limit, whether the model's name may be used, any restrictions, payment, and a parent or guardian consent for a model under 18.
FreelanceCleaning services contract
A contract for regular home or office cleaning: the tasks and how often, the visit schedule, a per-visit or hourly price, who provides supplies, keys and access, pets, cancellations and lockouts, breakage and insurance, an optional re-clean guarantee and no-hire clause, and notice to end it.
FreelanceNanny contract
An agreement between parents and a nanny: each child, the nanny's duties, the schedule, hourly pay and overtime, taxes, paid vacation, sick days and holidays, driving and car insurance, privacy and home cameras, an optional trial period, and notice to end it.
FreelanceCatering contract
A catering contract for weddings, parties and corporate events: the event, date, place and service times, the guest count and final count deadline, the menu by course, service style and staff, dietary needs, alcohol service, a per-guest price with an optional service charge, the deposit and balance, cancellation and food safety.
FreelanceChange order form
A change order that records a change to a signed contract: the original contract and project, what is being added, removed or changed, the price increase or decrease and new total, any new completion date, and both signatures before work starts.
FreelancePet sitting agreement
A pet sitting agreement between an owner and a sitter: each pet with its care notes, the dates, overnight stays or daily visits, fees and an optional deposit, keys and home access, medication, an emergency vet authorisation with a spending limit, and cancellation.
FreelanceCoaching agreement
A coaching agreement for business, career and life coaches: the program, number and length of sessions, group or one-to-one, optional messaging between sessions, package or per-session fees, rescheduling, confidentiality, a clear statement that coaching is not therapy or professional advice, and ending the agreement.
Loans and getting paid
Payment demand letter
A firm but polite letter asking a customer to pay an overdue balance by a deadline, with optional invoice number, interest and next steps.
FinancePromissory note
A promissory note for a personal or business loan with the principal, optional interest, lump-sum or instalment repayment, prepayment, default after a grace period and an optional witness.
FinancePayment reminder letter
A payment reminder letter for an overdue invoice, from a friendly first reminder to a final notice before further action, with optional part payment, late fee and the date you will act.
FinanceLoan agreement
A loan agreement for a family, friend or business loan: the amount and purpose, optional interest capped at the legal maximum, one repayment or instalments, early repayment, an optional late fee, collateral and guarantor, default and governing law.
FinanceInvoice
An invoice with your business details and tax number, an invoice number and due date, the client's purchase order number, a list of items with quantity, rate and amount, an optional discount and tax, any amount already paid, and how to pay.
FinancePayment receipt
A receipt for a payment you received: a receipt number and date, who paid, the amount in figures and optionally in words, what the payment was for and its invoice number, how it was paid, and whether it was paid in full or leaves a balance.
FinanceGift letter for a mortgage
A gift letter for a home purchase: the donor and their relationship to the buyer, the gift amount, when the money was or will be transferred, a clear statement that no repayment is expected, the property address, the donor's contact details and both signatures.
FinanceExpense reimbursement form
An expense reimbursement form with a line for each expense (date, description, category and amount), an optional mileage claim, the total, any advance already received, receipts, payment details and an approval signature.
FinanceCredit note
A credit note that reduces or cancels an invoice: the original invoice number and date, the reason, each credited item and amount, optional tax, the total credit, and whether it is refunded or applied to an outstanding or future invoice.
Landlords and tenants
Rental application
An application for a rental home: the property and rent, any application fee, the applicant's contact details, current and previous landlords, employer and income, other occupants, pets, vehicles, references, consent to screening and a fair housing statement.
Real estateRent receipt
A receipt for rent received: a receipt number and date, the tenant and property, the amount, the rental period it covers, any late fee or other charges, how it was paid, and the balance still due after a partial payment.
Real estateLease renewal letter
A landlord's offer to renew a lease: when the current lease ends, the length and dates of the new term, the rent, any other changes, an optional month-to-month alternative, the date to reply by, and a line for the tenant to accept.
Real estatePet addendum
An addendum that lets a tenant keep pets under an existing lease: each pet, an optional pet deposit and monthly pet rent, rules on vaccinations, leashes, noise and time alone, responsibility for damage, optional insurance, and a clear exception for assistance animals.
Real estateResidential lease agreement
A lease for a house or apartment, for a fixed term or month to month: each tenant, rent and due day, an optional prorated first month and late fee, the security deposit, utilities, occupants, pets, smoking, repairs, entry, subletting, parking and disclosures.
Real estateSublease agreement
An agreement for a tenant to rent all or part of their home to a subtenant for a while, such as a summer or a semester: the rooms, dates, rent paid to the tenant or the landlord, utilities, a deposit, following the master lease, and the landlord's consent.
Real estateMove-in and move-out checklist
A record of a rental's condition, room by room, at move-in and again at move-out, with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, keys handed over, meter readings, photos, time for the tenant to add comments, and signatures at both inspections.
Real estateLate rent notice
A landlord's written reminder that rent is late: the rent and the date it was due, any partial payment, a late fee if the lease allows one, the total now due, a date to pay by and how, an optional offer to discuss a payment plan, and contact details.
Real estateNotice to vacate (tenant)
A tenant's written notice to the landlord that they are moving out: the move-out date, whether the lease is ending or how many days' notice is given, optional co-tenants, a request for a move-out inspection, returning keys, and where to send the security deposit.
Real estateRent increase letter
A landlord's written notice of a rent increase: the current and new monthly rent, the date it starts, the notice given for a month-to-month tenancy or a lease that is ending, an optional reason, an optional renewal offer and a date to reply by.
Real estateSecurity deposit return letter
A landlord's itemized statement of what happens to a tenant's security deposit after they move out: the deposit and any interest, a list of deductions with amounts, the total deducted, the amount refunded and how it is paid, and optional receipts.
Real estateRoommate agreement
An agreement between people who share a rented home: each roommate's share of the rent, who pays the landlord, the deposit, utilities and other shared costs, quiet time, guests, cleaning, pets and smoking, notice before moving out, and house meetings.
Real estateLease termination agreement
An agreement between a landlord and a tenant to end a lease early: the new end date, rent up to that date, an optional termination fee, return of the security deposit with itemized deductions, showings to new tenants, and an optional mutual release once the tenant has moved out.
Real estateRoom rental agreement
A room rental agreement for renting one room in a home: the room and shared areas, a fixed term or month to month, rent, deposit and an optional late fee, utilities included or split, house rules, guests, pets, access for repairs and moving out.
Real estateRent payment plan agreement
A rent payment plan agreement for a tenant who is behind: it confirms the amount owed, sets a schedule of instalments on top of the regular rent, can waive late fees if the plan is kept, and says what happens if a payment is missed.
Real estateLandlord reference letter
A rental reference letter from a landlord to a prospective landlord, confirming the tenancy dates and rent, whether rent was paid on time, how the property was left and whether the deposit was returned in full, with optional comments.
NDAs, letters and sales
Mutual NDA
A two-way non-disclosure agreement for when both sides will share confidential information: partnership talks, M&A conversations, joint ventures, vendor evaluations.
LegalNon-solicitation agreement
Stops a departing employee or contractor from poaching your customers or staff for a set number of months, without stopping them working for anyone else. Customer and staff clauses can be switched on or off.
LegalLiability waiver
A release and waiver of liability for people taking part in an activity or event: the specific risks, assumption of risk, a release that names negligence plainly, optional emergency medical and photo consent, and a parent or guardian section for participants under 18.
LegalEmployee NDA
A confidentiality agreement for employees: what counts as confidential, how long it lasts after they leave, returning company property, and the notices US law expects, with no non-compete.
LegalContractor NDA
A one-way confidentiality agreement for hiring a freelancer or contractor: who they can share with, how fast they report a breach, deleting files at the end, and whether the work can go in their portfolio.
LegalNDA for selling a business
A confidentiality agreement to sign before you show a potential buyer your numbers: it covers the fact that the business is for sale, bars contact with staff and customers, and can stop the buyer hiring your employees.
LegalEngagement letter
An engagement letter that sets out scope, the team, fees and billing for a new matter. It supports hourly or flat fees, an optional retainer, and a list of attorneys with their rates.
LegalOne-way NDA
A unilateral non-disclosure agreement for when only one side shares confidential information: pitching an idea, hiring a contractor, showing a prototype or sharing financials with a potential buyer.
LegalCease and desist letter
A cease and desist letter that describes the conduct, states the basis of the complaint, lists exactly what the recipient must do, sets a deadline and reserves your rights.
LegalBill of sale
A general bill of sale for a car, boat, equipment, furniture or any other item: the buyer and seller, what was sold, the price, full payment or a deposit and balance, ownership, an as-is or warranty choice, and optional vehicle, witness and notary sections.
LegalGeneral release
A release agreement that settles a dispute: the payment or other value given, a general release of all claims or only those about the dispute, an optional mutual release, an optional waiver of unknown claims, no admission of liability, withdrawal of any pending case, and optional confidentiality.
LegalHold harmless agreement
An agreement in which one party, or each party, takes responsibility for claims arising from an activity: a one-way or mutual hold harmless and indemnity, an optional duty to defend, exceptions for gross negligence and willful misconduct, optional liability insurance naming the other party, and notice of claims.
LegalNon-compete agreement
A non-compete agreement between an employer and an employee: the role, what the employee receives for agreeing, a restricted period, area and type of competing business, optional pay while the restriction lasts, notice to a new employer, and a clause that narrows the restriction wherever local law limits it.
LegalContract termination letter
A letter ending a contract with a client, vendor or supplier: it identifies the contract and the termination clause, terminates for convenience or for cause with the breach and cure notice, sets the effective date and notice period, and covers final payment, return of materials, surviving terms and reserved rights.
HR letters
Employment agreement
A full employment contract for a new hire: role and duties, hours, salary and bonus, paid time off and benefits, probation, confidentiality, and how employment ends, either at will for US employers or with notice periods everywhere else.
HREmployee warning letter
A written warning to an employee about conduct, attendance or performance: what happened and when, the rule it breaks, what needs to change by when, and what happens next. One switch turns it into a final written warning.
HRPromotion letter
A letter confirming an employee's promotion: the new title and start date, what the role involves, any new manager, location or salary, and an optional review after the first few months.
HROffer letter
A job offer letter with remote or office variants, salary, optional bonus and equity, a benefits list and offer conditions.
HREmployment verification letter
A letter confirming that someone works, or used to work, for your company, with their job title, dates and employment type, and optionally their salary.
HRTermination letter
A clear, respectful notice of termination covering the end date, notice or pay in lieu, final pay, optional severance, return of company property and who to contact.
HRReference letter
A reference letter for a former employee or colleague with their role, dates, responsibilities, a list of strengths and an optional recommendation for a specific role.
HRSalary increase letter
A short letter confirming a pay rise: the old and new salary, the effective date, the first payslip that shows it, and an optional reason and new job title.
HRInternship offer letter
An internship offer covering dates, paid or unpaid status, an optional stipend, weekly hours, remote or office location, supervisor, learning objectives and academic credit.
HRResignation letter
A professional resignation letter with your last working day, notice period, an optional reason, an offer to help with the handover and an optional thank-you.
HRTwo weeks notice letter
A short, professional resignation letter giving two weeks' notice: your job title and last working day, an optional reason, an offer to help hand over your work, returning company property, a thank-you, and how to reach you after you leave.
HRSeverance agreement
A severance agreement with a release of claims: the separation date, final pay owed either way, severance in a lump sum or instalments, optional paid health coverage, a release of claims with clear exceptions, protected rights, the review and revocation periods required for employees aged 40 and over, and optional non-disparagement and reference terms.
HRJob description
A job description for a job posting or an internal role: the title, team, location and employment type, who the role reports to, an optional pay range, a short summary, lists of responsibilities, requirements and nice-to-have skills, benefits, how to apply and an optional equal opportunity statement.
HRPerformance improvement plan
A performance improvement plan that sets out the concerns, a list of measurable goals with due dates, the support the company will give, how often you will check in, what happens at the end of the plan, and an acknowledgement of receipt.
HRRemote work agreement
A remote work agreement for fully remote or hybrid arrangements: where and when the employee works, how to reach them, the equipment the company provides, an optional home office allowance, security and confidentiality, expenses, and how the arrangement is reviewed or ended.
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