Freelance Template

Free Consulting Agreement Template

A consulting agreement establishes the terms for advisory services between a consultant and client.

Template

Copy this markdown, replace the {{variables}}, and send via API.

Markdown
# Consulting Agreement

**Consultant:** {{consultantName}}
**Client:** {{clientName}}
**Date:** {{date}}

## Engagement

{{engagementDescription}}

## Fees

- Rate: {{rate}} per {{billingUnit}}
- Expenses: {{expensePolicy}}
- Payment terms: {{paymentTerms}}

## Term

{{startDate}} to {{endDate}}, renewable by mutual agreement.

## Confidentiality

Consultant shall maintain strict confidentiality of Client's proprietary information.

## Independent Contractor

Consultant is an independent contractor, not an employee.

Send for e-signature

curl
curl -X POST https://signb.ee/api/send \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "content": "YOUR_RENDERED_MARKDOWN",
    "senderName": "Your Name",
    "senderEmail": "you@company.com",
    "recipientName": "Recipient",
    "recipientEmail": "recipient@email.com"
  }'

What happens next

  1. Signbee converts the markdown to a professional PDF
  2. Recipient gets an email with a signing link
  3. Both parties sign with an animated handwriting signature
  4. Both receive the signed PDF with a SHA-256 certificate

All signatures are legally binding under the ESIGN Act, eIDAS, and ECA.

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