Client & Project Management

Freelance Service Agreement

A Freelance Service Agreement sets out the terms between a freelancer and their client — scope of work, payment, deadlines, and IP ownership. Essential for any freelance engagement in Kenya or internationally.

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What this document covers

Freelancer and client details
Scope of work and deliverables
Payment amount and schedule
Intellectual property ownership on delivery
Confidentiality obligations
Revision and change-of-scope process
Termination and notice period
Governing law clause

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a freelance service agreement legally binding in Kenya?
Yes. Under the Law of Contract Act (Cap. 23), a written agreement signed by both parties and supported by consideration — typically payment — is fully enforceable in Kenya. A freelance service agreement clearly documents the scope, payment, and IP terms, making it far easier to enforce than a verbal arrangement.
Is a freelance contract enforceable in the UK, Australia, and other common law countries?
Yes. Common law jurisdictions including the UK, Australia, Canada, India, Nigeria, and Ghana recognise written service contracts provided the essential elements of contract — offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations — are present. LegalEase documents are drafted to common law standards and are valid across these jurisdictions.
What should a freelance contract include?
At minimum: a clear scope of work, payment amount and schedule, deadlines, intellectual property ownership (who owns the deliverables), confidentiality obligations, and termination clauses. Without these, disputes over unpaid invoices or IP ownership become difficult to resolve.