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Freelance Contract
PronunciationFREE-lans KON-trakt
Definition
A legally binding agreement between a freelancer and a client that defines the project scope, payment terms, deadlines, and intellectual property rights.
Where you hear it
In client onboarding, before starting any development work, or when discussing project terms.
Examples
Always sign a freelance contract before writing any code for a new client.
The freelance contract specifies the hourly rate and the total number of revision rounds.
Common mistake
Starting a project based only on a chat message or verbal agreement without a signed contract, which leads to unpaid work and scope creep.
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