Draft a Plain-Language Subcontractor Agreement
Use this prompt when you need to draft a subcontractor or freelancer agreement from scratch. Fill in the bracketed fields with your specific project details before submitting.
The Prompt
Draft a plain-language subcontractor agreement for the following engagement. The agreement should be legally plain but complete, covering all six areas listed below. Use clear section headers. Do not use unnecessary legalese. The agreement is between [Your Business Name], a [business type] based in [your state], and [Subcontractor Name], an independent contractor. Scope of work: [Describe exactly what is being delivered — format, quantity, schedule] Payment terms: [Total amount or rate. Payment schedule: e.g., 50% upfront, 50% on delivery. Invoice payment window: net 15.] Intellectual property: [State whether all deliverables transfer to the client as work for hire, or whether the contractor retains any rights] Confidentiality: [State what information the contractor may access and the confidentiality expectation] Revision rounds: [Number of rounds included. Define revision vs. new request. State overage rate if applicable.] Termination and kill fee: [Notice period required. Payment owed for work completed at point of termination. Kill fee percentage if terminated without cause.] Governing state: [State where the work is performed and where disputes would be resolved] Format the output as a complete agreement with a signature block for both parties.
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