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Free Consulting Agreement Template

A complete consulting agreement template covering scope of work, payment terms, IP ownership, confidentiality, and termination — customized by AI for your engagement.

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Sections, vetted by counsel

01

Scope of Services

Defines exactly what the consultant will deliver, the start date, and the completion timeline.

02

Compensation & Payment

Sets the fee structure (hourly, flat, or milestone), invoicing schedule, and expense reimbursement rules.

03

Independent Contractor Status

Confirms the consultant is not an employee and is responsible for their own taxes and benefits.

04

Intellectual Property

Assigns ownership of deliverables to the client while preserving the consultant’s pre-existing IP rights.

05

Confidentiality

Binds the consultant to keep client information secret during and after the engagement.

06

Non-Solicitation

Prevents the consultant from poaching the client’s employees or contractors after the engagement ends.

07

Term & Termination

States the agreement duration and the notice period required by either party to end the engagement.

How it works

From prompt to contract in 4 steps

1

Describe your engagement

Tell the AI the type of consulting work, duration, rate, and any special IP or confidentiality needs.

2

AI drafts your agreement

ContractMaker generates a fully customized consulting agreement with the right clauses for your situation.

3

Review tracked changes

Every AI suggestion appears as a tracked change — accept, reject, or modify before finalizing.

4

Export and sign

Download as .docx or PDF, ready for both parties to review and sign.

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What Is a Consulting Agreement?

A consulting agreement is a contract between a business (the client) and an independent consultant that defines the terms of their working relationship. It covers what services will be performed, how the consultant will be paid, who owns the work product, how confidential information will be handled, and how either party can end the engagement.

A well-drafted consulting agreement protects both parties: the client gets clear deliverables and IP ownership; the consultant gets clarity on payment terms and scope. Without a written agreement, disputes over payment, ownership, or scope creep are common.

Consulting agreements are used across industries — from IT and marketing to management consulting, legal services, and creative work. ContractMaker’s AI-powered template generates a professionally structured consulting agreement in under a minute, tailored to your engagement and ready to export to Word.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a consulting agreement and an independent contractor agreement?
They cover much of the same ground. A consulting agreement typically emphasizes deliverables, IP ownership, and professional services, while an independent contractor agreement focuses more on the labor relationship. For most consulting engagements, either term works.
Who owns the work product under a consulting agreement?
Under this template, work product is assigned to the client as work made for hire. If you want the consultant to retain IP rights (e.g., for reusable tools), the AI can adjust the IP clause accordingly.
Should a consulting agreement include an NDA?
Yes — this template includes a confidentiality clause covering the engagement period. If you need a standalone, more detailed NDA, ContractMaker has a dedicated NDA template.
How do I set payment terms?
The AI can set hourly, flat-fee, milestone-based, or retainer payment terms. Specify your preference when generating the agreement.
Can I export to Word for my attorney to review?
Yes. Every document exports as .docx with tracked changes, making it easy for your attorney to redline.
Do I need to sign up?
You can start editing as a guest. Free signup lets you save and return to your document anytime.

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