VA Contract & Service Agreement Template
Generate a complete signable PDF in 60 seconds — NDA, payment terms, IP, termination clauses included. Lawyer-reviewed boilerplate.
Why every VA needs a written service agreement
A handshake deal works exactly until the moment it doesn't — and when it doesn't, you're the one with no leverage. The most common reasons a VA gets stiffed: client claims work wasn't 'what they asked for', client disappears after 60 days of work, scope creeps and you can't push back, IP ownership becomes contentious when the relationship sours.
A written contract solves all of these by making expectations explicit before the work starts. The standard pieces every VA contract needs: (1) Scope and deliverables — what's included and what's an extra; (2) Payment terms — rate, currency, invoice cadence, late fees; (3) IP ownership — who owns what you produce; (4) Confidentiality — NDA bidirectional; (5) Termination — notice period and what happens to in-progress work.
This generator builds all of that in one PDF, customized to your engagement. If you're billing more than $1,000 a month with any client, sign a contract. If you're not sure, sign a contract anyway. The 90 seconds it takes to fill this form is the cheapest insurance you'll buy this year.
Common questions
Is this contract legally enforceable?
The boilerplate is reviewed by a US-licensed attorney and follows widely-accepted freelance services contract patterns. For high-stakes engagements (>$10k or sensitive IP), have a local attorney review before signing — especially if your jurisdiction has specific freelancer laws.
Can I customize the clauses?
The form lets you toggle the NDA, IP assignment, and termination notice period, and you can edit any field before generating. After download, the PDF is yours to modify in any editor.
Does it cover hourly, retainer, and project work?
Yes. Pick your engagement type in the form (hourly / monthly retainer / fixed project) and the relevant clauses adjust automatically.
Do I need this if I'm just starting out?
Yes — especially if you're starting out. A signed contract sets expectations on both sides and protects you when a client tries to expand scope or delay payment. Most disputes come from informal handshake deals.
What about international clients?
The template uses the engagement country (yours or your client's) as the governing jurisdiction — pick whichever is enforceable for you. For US clients, US law is standard; for EU, you'll want GDPR language (we include a basic data-handling clause).