Are these contract templates free?

Most are. You can fill in and download them for free as Word or PDF, with no account. A few long business agreements are premium: free to fill in, paid once to download, and marked with their price.

Is a template contract legally valid?

A signed agreement is usually valid when both sides understand and accept it, but rules differ by country and by type of contract. Treat a template as a careful starting point and check what applies where you are.

Do I need a lawyer to use a template?

For simple, low risk agreements many people do not. For large sums, property, employment disputes or anything unusual, ask a lawyer to review the draft first.

Can I change the terms?

Yes. Download the Word version and edit it, or ask nerix in the chat to make a clause stricter, shorter or in another language.

Free contract and agreement templates

Employment, freelance, consulting, sales, loan and lease agreements, non disclosure agreements and the letters that change or end them. Fill in the parties and terms, then download Word or PDF.

47 templates

Residential Lease AgreementThis lease is made on 7 November 2026 between:~~Landlord: full name, of Landlord: address for notices ("the Landlord"); andTenant: full name, or names ("the Tenant").~~If there is more than one Tenant, each of them is responsible for paying the whole rent and kee…The Tenant's duties under this lease are guaranteed by Guarantor: full name and address (opti…1. The property and what is included1.1 The Landlord lets to the Tenant, as their home, the property at The property (the "Prop…1.2 The Property is let with the following furniture and appliances (the "Contents"): Furnitu…1.3 The Landlord confirms that the Landlord has the right to let the Property on these terms, t…PopularResidential lease agreementRent out a home on clear terms for rent, deposit, repairs and ending the lease.Contracts and agreements
Mutual Non-Disclosure AgreementThis agreement is made on Date the agreement starts between:~~First party: name, of First party: address; andSecond party: name, of Second party: address,~~each a "Party" and together "the Parties".BackgroundThe Parties wish to discuss the Purpose and, to do so, each expects to share confidential infor…1. DefinitionsIn this agreement:"Purpose" means Why you are sharing information."Discloser" means a Party that shares Confidential Information, and "Recipient" means a Party t…PopularNon-disclosure agreement (NDA), mutualProtect what both sides share while you discuss working together.Contracts and agreements
Employment ContractThis contract is made on 7 November 2026 between:~~Employer: business name, of Employer: address ("the Employer"); andEmployee: full name, of Employee: home address ("the Employee").~~1. Definitions and the law1.1 In this contract, "the Law" means the law of Country or state whose employment law applie…1.2 The Employee has every right that the Law gives them. Where the Law gives the Employee a mo…2. Job and duties2.1 The Employer employs the Employee in the role of Job title. The Employee's main duties…The Employee reports to Reports to (optional).2.2 The Employee will carry out these duties carefully, honestly and to the best of their abili…PopularEmployment contractSet out the job, pay, hours, holidays and notice for a new employee.Contracts and agreements
Freelance Service AgreementThis agreement is made on 7 November 2026 between:~~Client: name, of Client: address ("the Client"); andFreelancer: your name or business, of Freelancer: your address ("the Freelancer").~~The Freelancer has agreed to do the work described below for the Client, and the Client has agr…1. DefinitionsIn this agreement:~~"Work" means the work described in section 2."Deliverables" means the items described in section 3, in their final form."Client Materials" means the text, images, data, logos, access and other materials that the Cli…"Freelancer Tools" means the tools, templates, code, methods and know-how that the Freelancer o…~~Freelance service agreementAgree the work, the price, the dates and who owns the result before you start.Contracts and agreements
Consulting AgreementThis agreement is made on 7 November 2026 between:~~Client: name, of Client: address ("the Client"); andConsultant: your name or business, of Consultant: address ("the Consultant").~~The Client and the Consultant are each a "party" and together "the parties". The Client wishes…1. DefinitionsIn this agreement:~~"Services" means the services described in section 2, as changed under section 2."Work Product" means the reports, documents, analyses, recommendations and other materials that…"Confidential Information" means non-public information, in any form, that one party gives the…"Fees" means the amounts payable to the Consultant under section 4.~~Consulting agreementAgree services, fees, ownership of the work and fair limits with a client.Contracts and agreements
One-Way Non-Disclosure AgreementThis agreement is made on 7 November 2026 between:~~Disclosing party: name, of Disclosing party: address ("the Discloser"); andReceiving party: name, of Receiving party: address ("the Receiver"),~~together "the parties".BackgroundThe Discloser will share confidential information with the Receiver, who needs it for the Purpo…1. DefinitionsIn this agreement:"Purpose" means the following, and nothing else: Purpose."Confidential Information" means all information, in any form or medium, that the Discloser or…Non-disclosure agreement (NDA), one wayProtect information you share with one person or company who must keep it secret.Contracts and agreements
Statement of WorkReference: SOW number or reference (optional)Date: 7 November 2026This statement of work ("SOW") is made under the The agreement this SOW falls under, with its…~~Client (the "Client"); andSupplier (the "Supplier"),~~each a "Party" and together "the Parties".1. How this SOW fits the AgreementThe Agreement applies to this SOW, and words defined in the Agreement have the same meaning her…2. ScopeScope of the workStatement of work (SOW)Define one project under your main agreement: scope, deliverables, dates, acceptance and fees.Contracts and agreements
Sales AgreementThis agreement is made on 7 November 2026 between:~~Seller: name, of Seller: address ("the Seller"); andBuyer: name, of Buyer: address ("the Buyer").~~The Seller has agreed to sell, and the Buyer has agreed to buy, the Goods on the terms below.1. DefinitionsIn this agreement:~~"Goods" means the goods described in section 2."Price" means the total price shown in section 2."Delivery" means delivery of the Goods to the Buyer, or their collection by the Buyer, as set o…"Defect" means that the Goods do not match section 8 on delivery.~~Sales agreement for goodsSell goods with clear prices, delivery, risk, ownership and warranty terms.Contracts and agreements
Letter of intent (LOI)Record the main terms of a deal before the final contract, and say clearly what binds.Contracts and agreements
Affiliate agreementPay affiliates a commission for each sale they bring through a tracked link, with clear rules.Contracts and agreements
Asset purchase agreementBuy or sell the assets of a business: what is included, the price, who takes the debts, and the warranties given.Contracts and agreements
Assignment of contractTransfer a contract to a new party with the consent of the other side, clear warranties and an effective date.Contracts and agreements
Catering services agreementHire a caterer for an event with a menu, price per head, deposit and a clear cancellation table.Contracts and agreements
Change orderAgree a change to the work in writing: what changes, the cost, the new contract sum and the time.Contracts and agreements
Cleaning service agreementAgree the tasks, schedule, price and rules with a cleaner or cleaning company, for a home or a business.Contracts and agreements
Commercial lease agreementLet or rent business premises with clear rent, repair, insurance, break and return terms.Contracts and agreements
Consignment agreementLeave goods with a shop or dealer to sell for you, with a clear commission, payment dates and who carries the risk.Contracts and agreements
Construction contractAgree building work with a fixed price, payment stages, a completion date, a defects period and fair rules for changes.Contracts and agreements
Contract amendmentChange a few clauses of a signed contract and keep everything else as it was.Contracts and agreements
Contract termination letterGive formal notice to end a contract, set the end date and handover, and ask for written confirmation.Contracts and agreements
Equipment rental agreementRent out tools, cameras or machines with clear price, deposit, care and return terms.Contracts and agreements
Event services agreementAn event supplier and client contract: services, deposit, guest numbers, cancellation, venue rules and insurance.Contracts and agreements
Event supplier bookingBook a caterer, DJ, florist or other supplier for an event, with times, price, deposit and cancellation.Contracts and agreements
Indemnity agreementOne party agrees to cover the other's losses from a named risk, with claims, defence, a cap and insurance.Contracts and agreements
Influencer agreementA brand and creator contract for paid posts: deliverables, approval, disclosure, usage rights, payment, takedown.Contracts and agreements
Liability waiver and releaseHave participants accept the risks of an activity and release the organiser, with a parent line for minors.Contracts and agreements
Licensing agreementLet another business use your brand, design or content, with royalties, quality control and clear ownership.Contracts and agreements
Maintenance service agreementAgree regular maintenance and repairs with visit schedules, response times, parts, fees and clear exclusions.Contracts and agreements
Non-compete and non-solicitation agreementProtect your clients, staff and know-how after someone leaves, with limits that are clear and fair.Contracts and agreementsPremium, €9.99
Partnership agreementSet out who puts in what, who gets what, who decides, and how a partner can leave or the business can close.Contracts and agreements
Personal guaranteeA person promises a lender or supplier to pay what a business owes if the business does not, with a cap and clear terms.Contracts and agreements
Photography agreementHire a photographer or take a booking with clear fees, deliverables, usage rights and cancellation terms.Contracts and agreements
Reseller agreementLet a business resell your products or software at a discount from your price list, without exclusivity.Contracts and agreements
Retainer agreementA monthly retainer between a provider and a client: services, fee, hours, overage, response times, term and notice.Contracts and agreements
SaaS agreementA subscription contract between a software provider and a business customer, with uptime, support, data and exit terms.Contracts and agreements
Service agreementAgree the service, the price, who does what and how it ends, between a business and one client.Contracts and agreements
Service level agreement (SLA)Set the service you promise, how fast you respond and what happens when you fall short.Contracts and agreementsPremium, €9.99
Social media management agreementAgree which accounts you manage, what you post, what it costs and how results are reported.Contracts and agreements
Software development agreementHire a developer or agency to build custom software, with milestones, acceptance tests and clear code ownership.Contracts and agreements
Software licence agreementLicense your software to a customer: what they may do with it, the fee, support, ownership and liability.Contracts and agreementsPremium, €9.99
Sponsorship agreementA signed contract between a sponsor and an event, team or creator, with fees, benefits and exclusivity.Contracts and agreements
Subcontractor agreementBring in a subcontractor for part of a client project on clear, fair terms.Contracts and agreementsPremium, €9.99
Supplier agreementAgree what a supplier will deliver, the price, the quality, how payment works and how it ends.Contracts and agreementsPremium, €9.99
Vehicle sale agreementSell or buy a used car, van or motorbike with the vehicle details, price, condition and the handover and transfer steps.Contracts and agreements
Venue hire agreementA venue rents its space for an event, with dates, fees, deposit, cancellation terms, rules, damage and insurance.Contracts and agreements
Volunteer agreementSet out what a volunteer will do, what the organisation gives back, and the ground rules for both.Contracts and agreements
Website development agreementAgree what the website is, when it is delivered, what it costs and who owns it.Contracts and agreements

Templates

Contracts and agreements templates

A written agreement protects both sides because it says what each one promised. These templates use plain words, make no assumption about which country's law applies, and have a field for the place so you can check what your own rules require.

Templates are a careful starting point, not legal advice. Where the law matters, check what applies where you are.

Contracts and agreements

Questions people ask

Are these contract templates free?: Most are. You can fill in and download them for free as Word or PDF, with no account. A few long business agreements are premium: free to fill in, paid once to download, and marked with their price.
Is a template contract legally valid?: A signed agreement is usually valid when both sides understand and accept it, but rules differ by country and by type of contract. Treat a template as a careful starting point and check what applies where you are.
Do I need a lawyer to use a template?: For simple, low risk agreements many people do not. For large sums, property, employment disputes or anything unusual, ask a lawyer to review the draft first.
Can I change the terms?: Yes. Download the Word version and edit it, or ask nerix in the chat to make a clause stricter, shorter or in another language.