Retainer Agreement
For ongoing monthly clients. Covers set hours, unused hour rollover, scope boundaries, and 30-day termination notice.
What's included
Parties & Term
Freelancer and client, start date and duration
Monthly Hours
Guaranteed hours per month and rate
Scope of Services
What's included and what's out of scope
Unused Hours Rollover
Rollover policy or expiration at month end
Additional Hours
Rate for work beyond monthly hours
Communication
Response time and availability windows
Payment Terms
Invoice date and payment deadline
Termination Notice
30-day written notice requirement
Refund Policy
What happens if terminated mid-month
Intellectual Property
Ownership of all deliverables
Confidentiality
NDA for client's information
Plain-English Summary
For ongoing monthly clients. Covers set hours, unused hour rollover, scope boundaries, and 30-day termination notice.
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