Freelance Retainer Agreement Template

RETAINER AGREEMENT

Between: {{your_name}} ("Contractor")
And: {{client_name}} ("Client")
Start Date: {{start_date}}

1. SERVICES
Contractor will provide {{service_type}} services on a retainer basis.

Monthly scope includes:
• {{deliverable_1_description}} (up to {{deliverable_1_hours}} hours)
• {{deliverable_2_description}}
• {{deliverable_3_description}}

2. RETAINER FEE
Monthly fee: {{monthly_fee}}
Due: {{payment_due_day}} of each month
Payment method: {{payment_method}}

3. HOURS
This retainer covers up to {{included_hours}} hours per month.
Additional hours billed at {{overage_rate}}/hr with prior approval.
Unused hours: {{rollover_policy}}

4. COMMUNICATION
Primary contact: {{client_contact}}
Response SLA: {{response_sla}}
Check-in: {{checkin_schedule}}

5. TERM & TERMINATION
Initial term: {{initial_term}}
Renewal: Automatic monthly renewal unless cancelled
Cancellation: {{cancellation_notice}} written notice required

Signed:
Contractor: _________________ Date: _______
Client: _____________________ Date: _______