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
- Signbee converts the markdown to a professional PDF
- Recipient gets an email with a signing link
- Both parties sign with an animated handwriting signature
- 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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