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Freelance Retainer Contract
"I need a Freelance Retainer Contract for engaging a digital marketing consultant based in Ontario to provide monthly social media management and content creation services for my tech startup, with a monthly retainer of 20 hours starting March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the client and freelancer, including full legal names, addresses, and business numbers
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' business relationship
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of services to be provided under the retainer
5. Term and Renewal: Duration of the retainer agreement and renewal terms
6. Retainer Fee and Payment Terms: Monthly retainer amount, payment schedule, invoicing procedures, and additional fees
7. Independent Contractor Status: Clear statement of freelancer's status as independent contractor, not employee
8. Performance Standards: Expected quality of work, deadlines, and delivery specifications
9. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and transfer of work product, pre-existing IP protection
10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
11. Representations and Warranties: Promises made by both parties regarding qualifications, capabilities, and legal compliance
12. Termination: Conditions and procedures for ending the agreement
13. Limitation of Liability: Caps on liability and exclusions of certain types of damages
14. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and entire agreement
1. Non-Compete: Restrictions on freelancer's work with competitors (use when protecting market position is crucial)
2. Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on soliciting client's employees or customers (use when protecting business relationships is important)
3. Insurance Requirements: Specific insurance coverage requirements (use when services involve significant risks)
4. Equipment and Resources: Provisions regarding tools and resources provided by either party (use when specific equipment or software is needed)
5. Subcontracting: Terms for engaging subcontractors (use when freelancer may need to delegate work)
6. Performance Metrics: Specific KPIs and measurement criteria (use for complex or results-driven services)
7. Travel and Expenses: Terms for reimbursement of travel and other expenses (use when travel or expenses are expected)
8. Data Protection: Specific provisions for handling personal or sensitive data (use when data privacy is a concern)
1. Schedule A - Scope of Services: Detailed breakdown of services covered under the retainer
2. Schedule B - Fee Schedule: Detailed pricing structure, including hourly rates for work beyond retainer scope
3. Schedule C - Service Level Agreement: Specific performance metrics, response times, and quality standards
4. Schedule D - Approved Subcontractors: List of pre-approved subcontractors if applicable
5. Appendix 1 - Report Templates: Standard templates for progress reports and deliverables
6. Appendix 2 - Communication Protocols: Procedures for routine communications and escalations
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