Subcontractor Agreement

Agreement for subcontracting work on a project

Complexity

Standard

Estimated Time

~10 minutes

Best For

Freelancers and independent contractors, Small businesses and agencies

When to Use This Template

Good fit for:

  • Hiring specialists to work on your client projects
  • Short-term project-based work
  • Outsourcing specific tasks within a larger project

Not recommended for:

  • Direct client relationships (use Freelance Agreement)
  • Long-term employees (use Employment Agreement)

Key Clauses

Important clauses included in this template and what they mean for you.

Confidentiality
Standard

Both sides promise to keep shared business information private.

IP Assignment
Standard

You give up ownership of what you create. The client owns it completely.

Termination
Standard

Either side can end this contract with proper notice.

Non-Solicitation
Standard

Neither side can try to hire the other's team members for a while.

Indemnification
Standard

If you cause a legal problem, you cover the costs. Same for them.

Limitation of Liability
Favorable

Caps how much either side can owe if something goes wrong.

Dispute Resolution
Standard

Sets rules for how to handle disagreements before going to court.

Governing Law
Standard

Decides which state's laws apply if there's a dispute.

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