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Freelance Model Contract

June 19, 2023

Between:

Model

FIRST_NAME
LAST_NAME
Corporation Corp.
‍ Acme LLC.
Client

FIRST_NAME
LAST_NAME
Corporation Corp.

Freelance Model Contract

This contract (the "Agreement") provides details for the engagement (the "Services") of Cool Company (the "Model") for Sample Client (the "Client" and together with Model, the "Parties"), dated as of June 8, 2023.

As a condition of the Client hiring the Model and other valuable considerations, the Parties to this Agreement agree as follows:

Client Name: Sample Client

Client Email: sampleclient@hellobonsai.com

Date & Time                                                                          Location

[BOOKING DATE]  [BOOKING TIMEFRAME].                       [ADDRESS]

1. Services

The Client is hiring the Model to do the following:

The Model will perform modeling services at the specified location, date and time for a single engagement.

[SCOPE OF WORK]

2. Payment

The Client will pay the Model [PAYMENT RATE] for the Services provided. Provided the Model has availability, additional engagements are available at [PAYMENT RATE] and must be approved in writing by both parties beforehand.

The Client agrees to pay the amount owed before the work begins, otherwise the Model will not be expected to provide services for the Client. Any payment owed after the specified date of the Services being provided under this Agreement will incur a late fee of [LATE FEE PERCENT] per month on the outstanding amount.

3. Term

The term of employment hereunder shall take place on the date, at the time and in the location specified in this Agreement until the completion of said Services under the limitations of this Agreement.

If the Client requires the date, time or location of the Services to be changed after this Agreement is signed by both parties, an additional non-refundable fee may be charged to the Client by the Model.

This Agreement can be ended by either Client or Model at any time, pursuant to the terms of the Section "Termination."

4. Limitation of Hours

The Client will require the Model to work no more than 8 hours on any day and no more than 40 hours in any week unless agreed-upon in writing by both Parties beforehand.

5. Wardrobe

The Client will be expected to provide the Model with any necessary apparel and clothing for use in connection with the Services. If the Model is unable to provide the apparel or clothing expected by the Client, the Model is not in breach of this Agreement and will not be required to refund payments made.

6. Expenses, Transportation & Accommodation

The Model will use their own accommodation and pay for their own transportation to provide their Services. Any expenses committing the Client to pay any sum of money for any reason whatsoever in connection with the Model's services must obtain written approval by the Client first.

7. Client Owns Work Product

The Model acknowledges that the Client owns the copyright in and to the photography, motion pictures, renderings, drafts, imagery and recordings (the "work product") that the Client is creating in regards to the Services and that the Model has no interest therein.

The Model hereby acknowledges that all of the results and proceeds of the work product are owned by the Client or Client's assignee. The Client shall have the right to use the Model's likeness resulting from the Services of this Agreement.

The Model hereby irrevocably grants, sells and assigns to the Client, its successors and assigns, all of Model's rights, title and interest of any kind and nature, in and to the work product under this Agreement, including, without limitation, all copyrights in connection therewith and all tangible and intangible properties with respect to the Services, in perpetuity, whether in existence now or as may come into existence in the future.

8. Model's Use Of Work Product

Once the Model provides their Services to the Client, the Model does not have any rights to it, except those that the Client explicitly agrees to gives the Model by written notice. The Client gives the Model permission to use the work product as part of portfolios, websites, in galleries, and in other media, so long as it is to showcase the work product and not for any other purpose. The Client does not give permission to sell or otherwise use the work product to directly make money or for any other commercial use. The Client is not allowed to take back this license, even after the Agreement ends.

9. Representations & Warranties

The Model represents and warrants that they are free to enter this Agreement and will not do or permit any act which will interfere with or detract from the full performance of the Model's services or Client's exercise of the rights herein granted.

10. Nudity

If the engagement includes any photography, filming, motion pictures, recordings or work otherwise that includes nudity, partial nudity or simulated sexual acts with the Model, the Model is under no obligation to continue to provide Services for the Client and may withdraw at any time.

11. Termination

This Agreement will continue in perpetuity unless otherwise specified in this Agreement or ended by either party with at least 7 days written notice by sending a letter or email to the other party. The Client will pay the Model for any Services or work done up until when the Agreement ends and will reimburse the Model for any agreed-upon, non-cancellable expenses.

Termination of this Agreement or of the Model's services rendered, for any reason whatsoever, shall not extinguish or limit any of the Client's rights, interests or property in, or title to, the results and proceeds of the Model's services.

12. Injuries

The Model the Client's obligation to obtain any appropriate insurance coverage for the benefit of the Model (and the Model's employees, if any). The Client agrees to take responsibility for any injuries that the Model (and the Model's employees, if any) may sustain while providing Services under this Agreement and that are a result of negligence of the Client or the Client's employees.

13. Indemnity

In this Agreement, the Model agrees to indemnify the Client (and its affiliates and their directors, officers, employees, and agents) from and against liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) related to a third-party claim or proceeding arising out of: (i) the work the Model has done under this Agreement; (ii) a breach by the Model of its obligations under this Agreement.

In this Agreement, the Client agrees to indemnify the Model (and its affiliates and their directors, officers, employees, and agents) from and against liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) related to a third-party claim or proceeding arising out of a breach by the Client of its obligations under this Agreement.

14. Permits & Licenses

Any permits, licenses, approvals or other variances required by the Model for the Project to provide services will be provided by the Client.

15. Severability

If a portion of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the unenforceable portion will be changed to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, unless that change is not permitted by law, in which case the portion will be disregarded. If any portion of the Agreement is changed or disregarded because it is unenforceable, the rest of the Agreement is still enforceable.

16. Applicable Law

The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this document shall be governed by the laws of the United States of America.


THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE TO THE FOREGOING AS EVIDENCED BY THEIR SIGNATURES BELOW.

Model

First_name
Last_name
Acme LLC.
Client

First_name
Last_name
Corporation Corp.

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Date: March 8th 2023


Between:

Coach:

First_name
Last_name
Acme LLC.
Client:

First_name
Last_name
Corporation Corp.

This Contract is between Client (the "Client") and Acme LLC, a California limited liability company (the "Coach").

The Contract is dated January 23, 2023.

1. WORK AND PAYMENT.

1.1 Project. The Client is hiring the Coach to develop a coaching relationship between the Client and Coach in order to cultivate the Client's personal, professional, or business goals and create a plan to achieve those goals through stimulating and creative interactions with the ultimate result of maximizing the Client's personal or professional potential.

1.2 Schedule. The Coach will begin work on February 1, 2023 and will continue until the work is completed. This Contract can be ended by either Client or Coach at any time, pursuant to the terms of Section 4, Term and Termination.

The Coach and Client will meet by video conference, 4 days per month for 2 hours.

1.3 Payment. The Client will pay the Coach an hourly rate of $150. Of this, the Client will pay the Coach $500.00 (USD) before work begins.

1.4 Expenses. The Client will reimburse the Coach's expenses. Expenses do not need to be pre-approved by the Client.

1.5 Invoices. The Coach will invoice the Client in accordance with the milestones in Section 1.3. The Client agrees to pay the amount owed within 15 days of receiving the invoice. Payment after that date will incur a late fee of 1.0% per month on the outstanding amount.

1.6 Support. The Coach will not be available by telephone, or email in between scheduled sessions.

2.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

- A coaching relationship is a partnership between two or more individuals or entities, like a teacher-student or coach-athlete relationship. Both the Client and Coach must uphold their obligations for the relationship to be successful.

- The Coach agrees to maintain the ethics and standards of behavior established by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

- The Client acknowledges and agrees that coaching is a comprehensive process that may explore different areas of the Client's life, including work, finances, health, and relationships.

- The Client is responsible for implementing the insights and techniques learned from the Coach.

3. REPRESENTATIONS.

3.1 Overview. This section contains important promises between the parties.

3.2 Authority To Sign. Each party promises to the other party that it has the authority to enter into this Contract and to perform all of its obligations under this Contract.

3.3 Coach Has Right To Give Client Work Product. The Coach promises that it owns the work product, that the Coach is able to give the work product to the Client, and that no other party will claim that it owns the work product. If the Coach uses employees or subcontractors, the Coach also promises that these employees and subcontractors have signed contracts with the Coach giving the Coach any rights that the employees or subcontractors have related to the Coach's background IP and work product.

3.4 Coach Will Comply With Laws. The Coach promises that the manner it does this job, its work product, and any background IP it uses comply with applicable U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

3.5 Work Product Does Not Infringe. The Coach promises that its work product does not and will not infringe on someone else's intellectual property rights, that the Coach has the right to let the Client use the background IP, and that this Contract does not and will not violate any contract that the Coach has entered into or will enter into with someone else.

3.7 Client-Supplied Material Does Not Infringe. If the Client provides the Coach with material to incorporate into the work product, the Client promises that this material does not infringe on someone else's intellectual property rights.

4. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Contract is ongoing until it expires or the work is completed. Either party may end this Contract for any reason by sending an email or letter to the other party, informing the recipient that the sender is ending the Contract and that the Contract will end in 7 days. The Contract officially ends once that time has passed. The party that is ending the Contract must provide notice by taking the steps explained in Section 9.4. The Coach must immediately stop working as soon as it receives this notice unless the notice says otherwise.

If either party ends this Contract before the Contract automatically ends, the Client will pay the Contractor for the work done up until when the Contract ends. The following sections don't end even after the Contract ends: 3 (Representations); 6 (Confidential Information); 7 (Limitation of Liability); 8 (Indemnity); and 9 (General).

3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

The Client is hiring the Coach as an independent contractor. The following statements accurately reflect their relationship:

- The Coach will use its own equipment, tools, and material to do the work.

- The Client will not control how the job is performed on a day-to-day basis. Rather, the Coach is responsible for determining when, where, and how it will carry out the work.

- The Client will not provide the Coach with any training.

- The Client and the Coach do not have a partnership or employer-employee relationship.

- The Coach cannot enter into contracts, make promises, or act on behalf of the Client.

- The Coach is not entitled to the Client's benefits (e.g., group insurance, retirement benefits, retirement plans, vacation days).

- The Coach is responsible for its own taxes.

- The Client will not withhold social security and Medicare taxes or make payments for disability insurance, unemployment insurance, or workers compensation for the Coach or any of the Coach's employees or subcontractors.

6. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.

6.1 Overview. This Contract imposes special restrictions on how the Client and the Coach must handle confidential information. These obligations are explained in this section.

6.2 The Client's Confidential Information. While working for the Client, the Coach may come across, or be given, Client information that is confidential. This is information like customer lists, business strategies, research & development notes, statistics about a website, and other information that is private. The Coach promises to treat this information as if it is the Coach's own confidential information. The Coach may use this information to do its job under this Contract, but not for anything else. For example, if the Client lets the Coach use a customer list to send out a newsletter, the Coach cannot use those email addresses for any other purpose. The one exception to this is if the Client gives the Coach written permission to use the information for another purpose, the Coach may use the information for that purpose, as well. When this Contract ends, the Coach must give back or destroy all confidential information, and confirm that it has done so. The Coach promises that it will not share confidential information with a third party, unless the Client gives the Coach written permission first. The Coach must continue to follow these obligations, even after the Contract ends. The Coach's responsibilities only stop if the Coach can show any of the following: (i) that the information was already public when the Coach came across it; (ii) the information became public after the Coach came across it, but not because of anything the Coach did or didn't do; (iii) the Coach already knew the information when the Coach came across it and the Coach didn't have any obligation to keep it secret; (iv) a third party provided the Coach with the information without requiring that the Coach keep it a secret; or (v) the Coach created the information on its own, without using anything belonging to the Client.

6.3 Third-Party Confidential Information. It's possible the Client and the Coach each have access to confidential information that belongs to third parties. The Client and the Coach each promise that it will not share with the other party confidential information that belongs to third parties, unless it is allowed to do so. If the Client or the Coach is allowed to share confidential information with the other party and does so, the sharing party promises to tell the other party in writing of any special restrictions regarding that information.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

Neither party is liable for breach-of-contract damages that the breaching party could not reasonably have foreseen when it entered this Contract.

8. INDEMNITY.

8.1 Overview. This section transfers certain risks between the parties if a third party sues or goes after the Client or the Coach or both. For example, if the Client gets sued for something that the Coach did, then the Coach may promise to come to the Client's defense or to reimburse the Client for any losses.

8.2 Client Indemnity. In this Contract, the Coach agrees to indemnify the Client (and its affiliates and their directors, officers, employees, and agents) from and against all liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) related to a third-party claim or proceeding arising out of: (i) the work the Coach has done under this Contract; (ii) a breach by the Coach of its obligations under this Contract; or (iii) a breach by the Coach of the promises it is making in Section 3 (Representations).

8.3 Coach Indemnity. In this Contract, the Client agrees to indemnify the Coach (and its affiliates and their directors, officers, employees, and agents) from and against liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) related to a third-party claim or proceeding arising out of a breach by the Client of its obligations under this Contract.

9. GENERAL.

9.1 Assignment​. This Contract applies only to the Client and the Coach. Neither the Client nor the Coach can assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this Contract to a third-party (other than by will or intestate), without first receiving the other's written permission.

9.2 Arbitration. As the exclusive means of initiating adversarial proceedings to resolve any dispute arising under this Contract, a party may demand that the dispute be resolved by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its commercial arbitration rules.

9.3 Modification; Waiver. To change anything in this Contract, the Client and the Coach must agree to that change in writing and sign a document showing their contract. Neither party can waive its rights under this Contract or release the other party from its obligations under this Contract, unless the waiving party acknowledges it is doing so in writing and signs a document that says so.

9.4. Noticies.

(a) Over the course of this Contract, one party may need to send a notice to the other party. For the notice to be valid, it must be in writing and delivered in one of the following ways: personal delivery, email, or certified or registered mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested). The notice must be delivered to the party's address listed at the end of this Contract or to another address that the party has provided in writing as an appropriate address to receive notice.

(b) The timing of when a notice is received can be very important. To avoid confusion, a valid notice is considered received as follows: (i) if delivered personally, it is considered received immediately; (ii) if delivered by email, it is considered received upon acknowledgement of receipt; (iii) if delivered by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested), it is considered received upon receipt as indicated by the date on the signed receipt. If a party refuses to accept notice or if notice cannot be delivered because of a change in address for which no notice was given, then it is considered received when the notice is rejected or unable to be delivered. If the notice is received after 5:00pm on a business day at the location specified in the address for that party, or on a day that is not a business day, then the notice is considered received at 9:00am on the next business day.

9.5 Severability. This section deals with what happens if a portion of the Contract is found to be unenforceable. If that's the case, the unenforceable portion will be changed to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, unless that change is not permitted by law, in which case the portion will be disregarded. If any portion of the Contract is changed or disregarded because it is unenforceable, the rest of the Contract is still enforceable.

9.6 Signatures. The Client and the Coach must sign this document using Bonsai's e-signing system. These electronic signatures count as originals for all purposes.

9.7 Governing Law. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this document shall be governed by the laws of the United States of America.

9.8 Entire Contract. This Contract represents the parties' final and complete understanding of this job and the subject matter discussed in this Contract. This Contract supersedes all other contracts (both written and oral) between the parties.

THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE TO THE FOREGOING AS EVIDENCED BY THEIR SIGNATURES BELOW.

Coach

First_name
Last_name
Acme LLC.
Client

First_name
Last_name
Corporation Corp.
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What is a Freelance Model Contract?


A freelance model contract is a legally binding contract between two or more parties that outlines the roles and responsibilities of a freelance modelling agreement. It’s the starting point for every new project in your freelance modelling career.

You can customize a modeling contract template with all the necessary clauses to suit the details of your specific project. It’s similar to a freelance contract, however a modeling contract should be specific to your modeling services and needs.

Note: Sign up to Bonsai free and access this model contract template, plus a unique selection of templates for proposals, contracts, invoices, and more. 

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Why Do You Need a Model Contract Agreement?


If you’re a freelance model, or aspiring to become one, you need access to modeling contracts for multiple reasons. While this legally binding document is crucial to protect your work, it offers more than one benefit. Let’s take a look at a few:

It defines the project

Whilst projects can be discussed and developed verbally, it’s essential to get everything down in writing. This protects both parties in the case of any misunderstandings or disagreements when it comes to showtime.

The different aspects of the contract outline the responsibilities of parties involved at all stages of the project. It sets expectations and clearly outlines how the modelling process will be managed. This benefits both you and the client, and is key for a successful modelling project.

Define the scope of work

Among other things, a model agreement template outlines your responsibilities and deliverables for any project. The section highlighting the scope of work will include the responsibilities of the service provider, the project timelines or milestones to track progress, and the feedback and approval process to eliminate potential delays. 

A clear distinction of work and review framework can maximize accountability and facilitate your work. Moreover, it can establish boundaries regarding what the client can and cannot expect from you and your modeling services. 

For example, if you’ve been contracted for a shoot–clients can’t expect a runway walk too. This is a separate agreement that requires further discussion and payment, so make sure your scope is comprehensive and definitive.

It avoids confusion and conflict

A well-drafted agreement covers every aspect of the project—from booking schedules to payments. It explains your role as an independent contractor as well as your client’s responsibilities to establish clarity from the outset. 

Besides, the contract also answers vital questions related to content ownership, billing, dispute resolution, and termination to leave no room for confusion or miscommunication. 

Bonsai top tip: Working with a client regularly? Consider offering them a retainer agreement.

It limits scope creep

A model agreement template outlines your deliverables and timelines for any project. This is crucial to minimize scope creep if the client decides to change the project requirements abruptly. 

Since the model agreement template lists down all the services and the payment terms for the project, it can establish boundaries of what the client can and cannot expect from you.

What Should be Included in Model Contracts


Now that you know why a modeling contract matters, let’s look at the essential elements of such a contract. Learning these aspects will allow you to customize any sample contract to meet your project’s demands. 

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Information relating to the parties involved

The introduction should include information on both parties, such as names and addresses. You should also state the primary purpose of the agreement, and classify your work status as a freelancer, an employee, or a partner at a modeling agency. 

Scope of work

Once you’ve covered all the technical details, it’s time to dive in. First up—the scope of work. This is your opportunity to cover all bases and highlight:

  • Project scope: include information on exactly what you’re being contracted to do. Make sure to be as comprehensive as possible to avoid scope creep. This should be a detailed view of the services you’ll be providing. When considering a modelling contract, this includes aspects such as number of pictures, outfit designs and changes, make up agreements, and more.
  • Deliverables: let the client know what they can expect from you and when. Modelling isn’t just about showing up on the day—let them know what they can expect before and after the shoot.
  • Milestones: detail how the project will progress to ensure everyone knows what’s happening when. Your client is likely dealing with other model contracts, a photography contract, a rental agreement, and plenty of other legal documents, so it’s important to define success for what you’re being hired to do!

Schedules and dates

A schedule of all the pre-approved dates for the project is another critical part of creating a freelance model contract. Finalize the dates as per your availability before the project starts to ensure everything’s picture perfect. Discuss these with the client, but make sure to be realistic with expectations.

A detailed breakdown of these dates will also help keep the project on track. If there are fittings to be scheduled or rehearsals to be run–include them here. Any project-related timings need to be included–whether that’s makeup and hair, or coordinating with other models.

You can also include any information regarding changing the schedule, such as time-frames for doing so and any associated consequences. Emergencies can come up for either party–it’s important to include considerations on what to do in the event that they do.

Payment details

A model contract agreement extensively covers the project’s pricing with various installments, payment methods, and total agreed cost. This way, there are no questions or concerns when it comes to striking a pose.

The segment detailing the payment terms is a key part of your model contract as it ensures you’re adequately compensated for your work. Before drafting this part of the contract, make sure to have a detailed discussion with the client about their preferences and requirements.

You need to mention the compensation and payment details to clarify how you will bill the client and the acceptable payment methods to process the invoice. Here you can also spell out any milestone payments you expect throughout the project, such as on the day of the shoot or following the first round of edits.

Moreover, the agreement can also contain clauses to penalize late payments and raise a legal dispute in case of non-payment—necessary to protect an independent contractor against problematic clients.

Bonsai top tip: Use a modeling invoice template for professional and easy invoicing.

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Copyright

Unless an agreement credits your work to somebody else, your work is your intellectual property. As a freelance model, you can choose to sign an exclusive contract, a mother agency contract, or any other kind. Whichever type of contract you sign, defining intellectual property ownership is crucial. 

So, this part of the contract determines who owns the work when all is said and done. Make sure to discuss this with the client, as each project is different. Typically, however, the client enjoys ownership of the final product.

In any case, it’s essential to answer the ownership question and designate the copyright owner in the contract. 

Termination of contract

A freelance model contract can end in two ways—either through timely completion or through untimely termination

You might find yourself in a fix when you fail to find common ground with your client—leading to the untimely termination of the contract. That’s why it’s essential to have clauses in place that protect against the client abruptly terminating the contract. 

A termination clause informs the breaching party of the consequences for breaching the contract. A termination clause is crucial to maintaining a transparent relationship wherein each party understands the consequences of their actions. It’s a must for ensuring you can strut your stuff without worrying about the fine print.

Other factors

You still need to talk the talk before you can go ahead and walk the walk. Your modeling agreement should include some standard clauses relating to the project. Here’s what you should look to add depending on the project:

  • Non-disclosure agreement: clarify your and the client’s confidentiality requirements to avoid the release of any confidential information
  • Exclusivity: explain whether you’re working exclusively for this client or you’re free to juggle multiple modelling projects simultaneously
  • Feedback and approval: describe the process for review, modifications, and acceptance to avoid endless to and fro
  • Dispute resolution: establish the process to reach a fair and mutually agreeable resolution if your relationship with the client turns sour

Mentioning these aspects will add more weight to your model agreement and ensure that everything is in order.

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What's the benefit of using Bonsai, instead of editing a template yourself?


Drafting a freelance model contract from scratch is nothing short of a hassle. Bonsai enables you to use your time wisely with its full-fledged modeling contract template. This detailed legal document covers the ins and outs of your modelling project to secure your relationship with a new client. 

Here are a few ways Bonsai simplifies contract creation:

  • Hassle-free and convenient: a well-drafted model contract from Bonsai covers all the clauses that you may or may not be aware of. So, you get a reliable document to do the job in just a few clicks instead of spending hours creating your own. This gives you more time to work on active projects and further develop your modeling skills.
  • Vetted information: let Bonsai be your attorney or law firm. With legally-vetted contract templates, you have nothing to fact-check or fret about. You’re a model, not a lawyer–let Bonsai handle the legal advice.
  • Completely customizable: generate a customizable contract for modeling projects in minutes and make sure you’re not wasting time creating contract templates that are full of errors. Instead, you can focus on bringing the client’s vision to life.

How to create a modeling contract with Bonsai


Making an agreement template for your modeling services with Bonsai is as striking a pose. 

  1. Sign up for Bonsai free
  2. Find your desired template—in this case: modelling
  3. Edit it to fit your client needs

Then, you can send this off to your client to be signed electronically without ever leaving the platform. No-hassle, just efficient business and looking professional every step of the way. 

Modeling contract template FAQs


What should a freelance contract include?

A freelance modeling contract should include:

  • Information relating to the parties involved
  • Scope of work
  • Schedules and dates
  • Payment details
  • Copyright
  • Termination of contract
  • Other factors

Adding these sections will ensure you’ve got all the key information in your model contract.

Do freelancers need contracts?

Yes, freelance models need a modeling contract to protect their interests in case of a misunderstanding or issue. A contract ensures that both parties are aware of their obligations, and what happens if they fail to meet them. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about this template.

How much is a modeling contract worth?

Like all other freelance contractors, models get paid by the hour. The rate depends on the models experience or portfolio and the market or brand's size. The fees usually ranges from $25–$75 per hour to $125–$175 per hour.

How long do model contracts last?

Model contracts usually lasts from one to three years depending on the contract type. In most cases, the contracts automatically renew unless a model declines and informs her agency. You can create this in your agreement using Bonsai's model contract template.

Can you be signed to 2 or more modeling agencies?

It is acceptable for a freelance model to sign with two or more agencies. If all of your agreements with the agencies contain a non-exclusivity clause and the brands you work for are not direct rivals of one another, then so be it.