Free Consulting Agreement Template
Create a professional consulting agreement in seconds. Define scope, compensation, IP rights, and confidentiality with AI-powered generation.
💼 Professional Terms
Covers consulting scope, compensation, expenses, and professional standards.
🧠 IP Assignment
Clear intellectual property ownership provisions for work product created during the engagement.
🔒 Non-Solicitation
Includes optional non-solicitation clauses to protect your client relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a consulting agreement?
A consulting agreement is a contract between a company (client) and a consultant, defining the consulting services to be provided, compensation, timeline, and related terms. It establishes the consultant as an external advisor rather than an employee.
What terms should a consulting agreement include?
Key terms include: scope of consulting services, compensation (hourly/fixed), expense reimbursement, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, non-solicitation of employees/clients, term and termination, and dispute resolution.
Who owns the work product under a consulting agreement?
Typically, work product created during the engagement is owned by the client, unless specified otherwise. Our template includes IP assignment clauses to clarify this.
What is a non-solicitation clause?
A non-solicitation clause prevents the consultant from poaching the client's employees or other contractors during and after the engagement. Our template includes this as an optional clause.
Can consultants expense costs to the client?
Yes. The template includes provisions for expense reimbursement, including what expenses are covered and the process for submitting expense reports.