This Freelance Contract template is designed for businesses and organizations operating in New Zealand who wish to engage independent contractors or freelance professionals. It provides a legally robust framework for establishing contractor relationships while ensuring compliance with New Zealand's Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017, tax legislation, and relevant employment regulations. The contract includes comprehensive provisions for defining services, payment terms, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, and liability, while clearly establishing the contractor's independent status. This template is particularly valuable in today's growing gig economy, where businesses increasingly rely on flexible workforce arrangements. The document can be customized to suit various industries and service types while maintaining its core legal integrity under New Zealand law.
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1. Parties: Identifies the contracting parties - the client and the freelancer, including full legal names and contact details
2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement and the parties' intentions
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Services: Detailed description of the services to be provided by the freelancer
5. Term: Duration of the agreement, including start date and end date if applicable
6. Payment Terms: Fees, payment schedule, expenses, and invoicing requirements
7. Contractor Status: Clearly establishes the independent contractor relationship and not an employment relationship
8. Intellectual Property: Ownership and transfer of intellectual property created during the engagement
9. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
10. Warranties: Freelancer's warranties regarding service quality and capability
11. Liability and Indemnity: Limitation of liability and indemnification provisions
12. Termination: Circumstances and process for ending the agreement
13. General Provisions: Standard contract clauses including governing law, notices, and assignment
1. Non-Compete: Restrictions on working with competitors - only include if specifically required and ensure compliance with NZ competition law
2. Insurance: Required insurance coverage - include for high-risk or high-value services
3. Performance Metrics: Specific KPIs or performance standards - include for ongoing or complex projects
4. Dispute Resolution: Detailed dispute resolution procedures - include for high-value contracts
5. Data Protection: Specific data handling requirements - include if personal data processing is involved
6. Health and Safety: Specific health and safety obligations - include if work is performed on client premises
7. Subcontracting: Rights and restrictions regarding subcontracting - include if subcontracting might be needed
8. Equipment and Resources: Provisions regarding tools and resources - include if specific equipment or software is required
1. Schedule 1 - Services Description: Detailed scope of work, deliverables, and technical specifications
2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees, rates, and payment milestones
3. Schedule 3 - Service Levels: Specific performance standards, response times, and quality metrics
4. Schedule 4 - Project Timeline: Key dates, milestones, and delivery schedule
5. Appendix A - Client Policies: Relevant client policies the freelancer must comply with
6. Appendix B - Required Insurances: Details of insurance types and coverage levels required
Relevant legal definitions
Clauses
Relevant Industries
Technology
Creative Industries
Professional Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Education and Training
Construction
Consulting
Financial Services
Healthcare
Retail
Manufacturing
Digital Services
Engineering
Relevant Teams
Legal
Human Resources
Procurement
Finance
Operations
Project Management Office
Information Technology
Marketing
Research and Development
Business Development
Creative Services
Engineering
Professional Services
Relevant Roles
Freelance Developer
Independent Consultant
Contract Designer
Project Manager
Content Writer
Digital Marketing Specialist
Business Analyst
IT Consultant
Financial Advisor
Engineering Contractor
Creative Director
Research Consultant
Training Specialist
Technical Writer
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