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Definition: For a freelancer, a contract is an agreement between the writer and the employer, and can be either hard copy or electronic. Freelance contracts vary widely in type, from a simple Letter of Agreement between the two parties, all the way to a binding legal document. Contracts can include information about copyright, ownership and fees.
Also Known As: Letter of Agreement
Examples:
Before I begin the article, I would like to see the contract.

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