Free Website Copywriting Contract Template
A website copywriting contract covers the copy deliverables, payment stages, revision rules, ownership, portfolio permissions, liability limits, and how early termination gets handled.
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Homepage copy gets commissioned because a business wants the site to sound like the people doing the work, not like a generic template, and nobody wants to pay for words that pull the wrong calls. A client also needs to know what they’re actually buying and what happens when decisions drag or the scope shifts, so this website copywriting contract puts the working terms in writing for a homepage copy project.
The agreement starts by tying the work back to an accepted scope, then spells out what gets delivered, what counts as out of scope, and how feedback gets gathered into revision rounds. The payment section keeps billing in stages tied to the proposal and says what happens when an invoice goes overdue, while the later sections cover who owns the final copy versus internal working material, when the copywriter can show the work as a sample, and what can’t be promised around rankings or lead volume. The pages sit under Zilla Slab headings with Inter body text, with green and a near-neutral purple carrying the accents so the key terms read like clear signage rather than vague “marketing speak”.
- Website homepage copy services agreement Links the contract to the accepted scope and describes how the project runs from intake through draft and handover.
- What you get Lists the homepage copy deliverables and the working process, and makes anything not listed out of scope unless added in writing.
- Payment States staged billing in AUD, ties invoicing to the proposal, and explains pauses and collection costs if payment goes late.
- Edits and changes Defines a revision round, anchors the allowed rounds to the proposal, and explains how new direction gets priced and approved.
- Ending the project Explains early termination, invoicing for work completed, and handover in the current working format, with a signature at the end.
Inside Plutio, you fill in names, dates, and any terms that need to match how you run website copy, then send it to a client to sign online. Once the signature is in, both sides have the same reference point for deliverables, revisions, payment timing, and what gets handed over if the project ends early.
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What this contract contains
| Part | What it covers |
|---|---|
Website homepage copy services agreement | Connects the contract to the accepted scope and sets the terms that govern intake, drafts, and final handover. |
What you get | Lists the deliverables for homepage copy and states what counts as out of scope unless both sides add it in writing. |
Payment | Covers staged invoicing in AUD, due dates, and what happens if late payment pauses work or triggers collection costs. |
Edits and changes | Defines revision rounds, ties the allowed rounds to the proposal, and explains how extra pages or a changed offer gets re-priced. |
Who owns what | Separates final copy from internal working material and confirms the client has rights to any supplied assets used in the copy. |
Showing the work | Explains when finished copy can be shown as a portfolio sample and how a client can keep the work private. |
Limits we can stand behind | Sets expectations on outcomes like rankings and lead volume, and puts accuracy and compliance checks on the client before publishing. |
Ending the project | Explains how early termination gets handled, how the final bill is calculated, and includes a Signature block for acceptance. |
Who it is for
Copywriters and small agencies writing homepage website copy for local service businesses that want clear deliverables, revisions, payment stages, and portfolio permissions in writing.
Questions about this contract template
What should a website copywriting contract include?
A website copywriting contract usually covers the deliverables, what counts as out of scope, payment stages and due dates, revision rules, ownership, and what happens if the project ends early. This one also covers portfolio permissions and limits around outcomes like rankings or lead volume.
Do copywriters write from scratch or edit existing website copy?
A copywriter can do either, but the contract needs to match the scope that was agreed in the proposal or email. This contract ties the work back to that accepted scope and then lists the homepage deliverables that are included.
How many revision rounds should website copy include?
Revision rounds are usually set in the proposal because different projects need different levels of review. This contract defines what a revision round means and says the included number of rounds is the number stated on the proposal.
What counts as out of scope in a homepage copy project?
Out of scope is anything not listed in the deliverables or anything that changes the direction of the page, adds services, changes the offer, or adds extra pages. This contract says those changes get priced and approved in writing before extra work starts.
Can a copywriter use my website copy in their portfolio?
Many copywriters ask to show finished work as a sample once it goes live, but the client can opt out. This contract allows portfolio use unless the client tells the copywriter not to, and it sets limits around confidential information.
Can a website copywriter guarantee SEO rankings or lead volume?
No contract can honestly guarantee rankings or enquiry volume because outcomes depend on factors outside the copy, like ads, competition, pricing, and how calls are handled. This contract spells out those limits and puts final accuracy and compliance checks on the client before the copy goes live.
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