Is this a binding legal contract?

It produces a standard consulting-agreement template, but it is not legal advice and is not tailored to your jurisdiction. Have a lawyer review it, especially the IP-ownership and independent-contractor terms, before either party signs.

How should I structure consulting fees?

Common models are hourly, daily, or a fixed project fee. The builder lets you pick one and state the rate, then attaches a payment schedule so both sides know when invoices are due.

Who should own the IP in a consulting agreement?

It depends on the deal. Many clients want a work-for-hire assignment so deliverables become theirs; consultants sometimes retain underlying tools or license the work instead. The builder lets you choose client ownership or consultant ownership with a license.

Why does the agreement distinguish a consultant from an employee?

Independent-contractor status affects taxes, benefits, and liability. The agreement states the consultant is an independent contractor, but you must ensure the working relationship genuinely fits that classification under local law.

What term and termination terms are typical?

Agreements often run for a fixed term or until the project completes, with either party able to terminate on written notice — commonly 14 or 30 days. The builder captures the term and a notice period so the exit is clear.

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A consulting agreement that covers scope, fees, and ownership

A solid consulting agreement protects both sides by being explicit about three things: what will be delivered, how and when the consultant gets paid, and who owns the resulting work. This builder assembles those terms — plus confidentiality, independent-contractor status, and termination — into a clean agreement ready for a lawyer’s review.

How it works

The tool names the parties and pins down the scope of services, which is the clause most disputes turn on. It then captures the fee model — hourly, daily, or fixed — with a rate, a payment schedule, and an expenses policy so invoicing terms are unambiguous. An IP clause lets you choose whether deliverables are assigned to the client (work-for-hire) or retained by the consultant under a license. Standard confidentiality, independent-contractor, and term-and-termination clauses complete the agreement. Each clause is numbered and labeled so counsel can review and localize it quickly. This is a template only, not legal advice.

Tips and example

Make the scope concrete: list the actual deliverables, not just consulting services.
State the fee with currency and unit: $1,200 per day or £8,000 fixed for the project.
Set a clear payment schedule — Net 14 from invoice date — to avoid cash-flow disputes.
Decide IP ownership before signing; for client-commissioned deliverables, work-for-hire assignment is common.
Add a termination notice (14 or 30 days) so either party can exit cleanly, and have counsel confirm contractor status.