Write a Freelance or Consulting Contract

Write a freelance/consulting contract for the following engagement:

Freelancer/consultant name or business: [name]
Client name or business: [name]
Project or engagement: [describe the work to be done]
Deliverables: [list exactly what will be produced or delivered]
Timeline: [start date, milestones, end date]
Payment terms: [total fee / rate / payment schedule — deposit, milestone payments, final payment]
Late payment terms: [interest rate or fee for late payment]
Revision policy: [how many rounds of revisions are included]
Ownership and IP: [who owns the work when complete — work for hire / licensed / retained]
Confidentiality: [what is confidential]
Non-compete or non-solicitation: [yes/no — scope]
Termination clause: [notice period / kill fee]
Governing law: [jurisdiction]

Contract sections:
1. Parties and agreement date
2. Scope of work (detailed)
3. Deliverables and acceptance criteria
4. Timeline and milestones
5. Fees and payment schedule
6. Revision and change request process
7. Intellectual property ownership
8. Confidentiality
9. Independent contractor status
10. Termination
11. Limitation of liability
12. Dispute resolution
13. Entire agreement clause
14. Signature block

Write in plain English. Flag the 3 clauses most important to negotiate carefully.