Contract & Scope of Work Prompts for Freelancers

Create a scope of work document for a freelance website design and development project. Client: A regional insurance agency wanting a new website Project: Design and develop a 10-page WordPress website with contact forms, blog, team directory, and service pages Timeline: 6 weeks from kickoff to launch Budget: $6,500 (50% upfront, 25% at design approval, 25% at launch) Revisions: 2 rounds of design revisions included; additional revisions at $100/hour Include these sections: 1. Project Overview (what and why) 2. Scope of Work (detailed deliverables list) 3. What's NOT Included (exclusions — critical for preventing scope creep) 4. Timeline & Milestones (phase breakdown with dates) 5. Payment Schedule 6. Revision Policy 7. Client Responsibilities (what I need from them and when) 8. Approval Process 9. Change Order Process (how additional work is handled) 10. Cancellation Terms Keep each section concise but comprehensive. Use clear, plain language — not legalese. 800-1000 words total.

Create a change order document for additional work requested by a client. Original project: 5-page website design ($3,500) Additional work requested: Add an e-commerce section with 25 products, shopping cart, checkout, and Stripe payment integration Additional cost: $2,800 Additional timeline: 2 extra weeks Impact on original deadline: Original deadline shifts from March 1 to March 15 Create a professional change order including: - Change order number and date - Reference to original agreement - Description of additional work (specific deliverables) - Cost of additional work - Impact on timeline - New total project cost - Payment terms for additional work - Signature lines for both parties - Under 300 words - Tone: professional, clear, matter-of-fact

Create a project brief template I can fill out with clients during discovery calls. Service type: Freelance brand identity design Include sections for: 1. Company Information (name, industry, size, URL) 2. Project Goals (what they want to achieve with this project) 3. Target Audience (who their customers are) 4. Competitors (3-5 brands they see as competitors) 5. Brand Personality (how they want to be perceived) 6. Design Preferences (examples they like and dislike) 7. Deliverables (specific items needed) 8. Budget Range 9. Timeline / Key Dates 10. Decision Makers (who approves the work) 11. Existing Assets (logos, photos, copy they already have) For each section: - Provide 2-3 guiding questions to ask the client - Include placeholder examples - Keep it practical and easy to fill out - Format as a clean, professional document

Draft a simple freelance service agreement. My service: Freelance copywriting Typical engagement: Project-based work (blog posts, landing pages, email sequences) with fixed pricing per deliverable Include these clauses in plain language: 1. Services Description 2. Payment Terms (deposits, milestones, late payment fees) 3. Intellectual Property (when ownership transfers — upon final payment) 4. Revision Policy 5. Confidentiality 6. Cancellation / Kill Fee 7. Liability Limitation 8. Independent Contractor Status 9. Dispute Resolution 10. Signatures and Date Requirements: - Plain language, not legalese (but still legally sound) - Fair to both parties - Include [BLANK] placeholders for project-specific details - Add a note: "This is a template — consult a legal professional for your jurisdiction" - 600-800 words

Draft retainer agreement terms for ongoing freelance work. Service: Monthly content marketing (4 blog posts, 20 social posts, 2 email newsletters) Monthly rate: $3,500/month Minimum commitment: 3 months Payment: Due on the 1st of each month, work begins upon payment Rollover policy: Unused deliverables do NOT roll over to the next month Cancellation: 30-day written notice required Include: - Monthly deliverables (specific and measurable) - Payment terms and late payment consequences - Scope of monthly work (what's included and what's extra) - Communication expectations (response times, meeting frequency) - Rollover policy - Cancellation and notice period - Rate increase clause (annual review) - 400-500 words

Create a project completion and handoff document. Project: Website design and development for a consulting firm Deliverables completed: 10-page website, custom WordPress theme, contact forms, blog setup, SEO basics, Google Analytics integration Include: 1. Project summary (what was delivered) 2. Deliverables checklist (with status: ✅ Complete) 3. Access credentials section (website, hosting, domain — [PLACEHOLDER]) 4. Training/documentation provided 5. Warranty period (30 days for bug fixes) 6. What's NOT covered after handoff 7. Recommended next steps for the client 8. Final invoice status 9. Request for testimonial/review 10. Sign-off section for client approval - Under 400 words - Professional, organized, reassuring