US Edition
Clients in the United States
- Law of a U.S. state you choose, with online arbitration
- W-9 and W-8BEN guidance for U.S. and overseas freelancers
- USD invoices with ACH details
USD · US Letter
The Freelance Ops Kit
Run your freelance business like a firm.
Contracts that protect your work, a pricing engine that sells on value, and a client system that gets you paid on time. Fourteen ready-to-brand files for freelancers and small agencies, in five country editions: US, UK, Australia, Canada and International.
L1 · The Legal Shield
Contracts that protect your work.
A Master Agreement signed once per client, a Statement of Work per project, and a Change Order for every extra request.
- 50% non-refundable deposit
- IP stays yours until paid
- AI-use clause
Annotated Edition + Scripts
Know what to hold and what to trade.
Every clause rated Hold firm, Negotiable or Standard, plus twelve scripts for the objections clients raise.
- Every clause rated
- 12 negotiation scripts
L2 · Pricing & Budget Engine
Price on value, not hours.
One spreadsheet for Google Sheets or Excel. Set your rate floor, price three tiers with an ROI case, and see your margin before the proposal goes out.
- Google Sheets & Excel
- Dashboard
- Proposal Builder
On screen: the Dashboard tab of the kit's spreadsheet, filled with example data.
L3 · Client Ops Playbook
Get paid in full, on time.
Pick a row in the spreadsheet and get a client-ready invoice to save as PDF. Send it from your own email, and use the three reminder templates when payment runs late.
- Invoice Generator
- 3 reminder emails
- 4-phase playbook
On screen: what your client receives. The kit is templates you send yourself. It is not an app and does not collect payments.
Freelancer or Agency license
Your next client deserves a better contract.
One payment, every file, free updates within version 1.
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Why freelancers choose it
Everything a firm has on file, sized for a team of one.
5 editions
Five countries, one download
US, UK, Australia, Canada and International. Each has its own governing law, currency, tax wording and spelling.
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Every clause explained
The Annotated Edition rates each clause Hold firm, Negotiable or Standard, with a plain-English note.
3 gates
Built to get you paid
A deposit before work starts, milestone invoices, and three collection emails for when payment runs late.
0 logos
Your brand, not ours
White-label from the first page. Your clients only ever see your name and logo.
Fix or refund
File guarantee
If a file is damaged or will not open, we send a working copy or refund you.
Two questions
Which edition do I need?
Every license includes all five, so you never pick wrong. This tells you which one to open first.
Recommended
US Edition
Your client is in the United States, so use U.S. law. The US Edition covers W-8BEN for freelancers outside the U.S. and ACH payments in USD.
See the US EditionFive editions, one license
Written for the country your contract follows
Same 14 files in each edition. What changes is the law, the money and the details local clients expect to see.
UK Edition
You or your client are in the UK
- Law of England and Wales
- Statutory late-payment interest and compensation
- VAT-ready invoices and IR35 notes
GBP · A4
Australia Edition
You or your client are in Australia
- Law of the state or territory you choose
- Tax invoices with GST and your ABN
- Balanced terms written for the unfair contract terms rules
AUD · A4
Canada Edition
You or your client are in Canada
- Law of a province outside Quebec
- Interest stated as a yearly rate, as the Interest Act requires
- GST/HST-ready invoices
CAD · US Letter
International Edition
Ireland, New Zealand, the EU and everywhere else
- Law of any country you choose
- Bill in any currency
- Payment set-up for clients in other countries
Any currency · A4
Each edition has its own worked example, Start Here page and playbook steps for getting paid in that country. Templates, not legal advice.
The problem
Most freelancers don't lose money on bad work. They lose it on paperwork.
Scope creep
"Just one more page" turns a fixed price into weeks of unpaid work, because nothing says where the project ends.
Late payments
Thirty days quietly becomes sixty. You chase invoices instead of doing the work you are good at.
Walk-aways
A client cancels after kickoff. The weeks you reserved, and the deposit you never asked for, are gone.
The kit closes each gap with a document, a number and a script.
Made for your work
One kit, set up the way your projects actually run
Designers
Brand identities and websites with counted revision rounds, previews before payment, and source files on the final invoice.
Developers
Staging links instead of code, milestone billing on long builds, and repository access after the last payment.
Writers and content
Per-piece or monthly pricing, consolidated feedback, and rights that transfer when the invoice is paid.
Marketers
Monthly retainers with included capacity, rollover rules and pre-approved overage.
Consultants
Three-tier proposals with an ROI case, so clients compare outcomes instead of your hourly rate.
Small agencies
A Subcontractor Agreement for your network and an Agency License for up to 10 people.
What's inside
Three levels. One system. Plus a complete worked example.
Every file shares the same fields, so you fill in your details once and every document matches.
L1
The Legal Shield
Contracts that protect your work and your cash flow.
- Master Freelance Service AgreementSigned once per client. Deposit, payment terms, IP until paid, AI-use clause.
- Statement of WorkOne per project: deliverables, phases, payment schedule.
- Change Order AddendumTurns every extra request into paid, scheduled work.
- Monthly Retainer AgreementRecurring work with capacity, rollover and overage rules.
- Mutual NDAFor sensitive conversations before the project is signed.
- Subcontractor AgreementFor agencies: work orders, ownership and fair payment.
- IP Transfer CertificateConfirms payment and hands over ownership at project close.
- Annotated EditionEvery clause explained: what to trade, what to never give up.
- Negotiation ScriptsTwelve client objections, each with a reply and a fallback clause.
L2
The Pricing & Budget Engine
Price on value, protect your margin, and see who owes you money.
- Pricing & Budget EngineDashboard, rate floor, proposal builder, project budget, invoice tracker, invoice generator with tax line, pipeline, monthly budget.
- Discovery Call QuestionnaireThirty minutes, five parts. Every answer feeds your proposal.
- Client Proposal TemplateThree tiers and a clear ROI case, under your brand.
L3
The Client Ops Playbook
The exact system from signed contract to final payment.
- Client Ops PlaybookSixteen pages: four phases, payment gates, an escalation ladder for your country.
- Collection Email TemplatesFrom a friendly reminder to a formal overdue notice.
Example
The Northlight Studio Case
A fictional studio wins and runs a 12,000 project, in every edition's currency. Every core document and the workbook, filled in.
- Proposal, Agreement and SOWSee exactly what finished documents look like.
- Change Order and workbookTwo extra pages priced, a full year of invoices and pipeline.
Preview
Real pages from the kit
Clean typography, generous margins and clear fields to fill in. Shown here from the US Edition.
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14
files in every edition, organised the way you will use them.
- 01 · Legal Shield — 9 files
- 02 · Pricing & Budget Engine — 3 files
- 03 · Client Ops Playbook — 2 files
- 04 · Northlight Studio example — 5 files
- Start Here page, fonts and license
Download the free preview · 7-page PDFNo email needed. Real pages from the US Edition.
How it works
Your first branded proposal in 20 minutes
01
Pick your edition
Unzip the kit and open the page that helps you choose: US, UK, Australia, Canada or International.
02
Set your numbers
Enter your deposit, payment terms, currency and tax details once in Settings.
03
Add your brand
Drop in your logo and replace the shared fields with Find & Replace.
04
Send the proposal
Price three tiers, send the proposal and the Agreement, and collect the deposit.
Not sure which edition fits? Every license includes all five.
Take the 2-question quizUSD349
Do the math
One hour with a lawyer, or every contract you will need.
The average US lawyer bills USD 349 an hour.* The full kit costs less than half of that and covers every client, every project, in five countries.
* Clio, Legal Trends, 2025 US average hourly rate. The kit is templates, not legal advice. For high-stakes deals, a lawyer is still worth it.
Pricing
One payment. Every file. Five editions.
Both licenses include the same 14 files in all five country editions, each with its own worked example. The difference is how many people can use them.
For one person
Freelancer License
For your own freelance business.
147197USD
Launch price for the first 50 buyers
- All 14 files in Google Docs, Sheets, Word, Excel and PDF
- US, UK, Australia, Canada and International editions
- The Northlight Studio worked example in every edition
- Use with all your own clients, under your brand
- Free updates within version 1
For teams of up to 10
Agency License
For one business, its employees and regular subcontractors.
227297USD
Launch price for the first 50 buyers
- Everything in the Freelancer License
- Use by up to 10 people in one business
- Subcontractor Agreement for your whole network
- One license for the whole team, one set of documents
- Free updates within version 1
Instant digital download. By purchasing, you ask for immediate access to the files. Because they are delivered instantly, there are no refunds for change of mind; damaged files, duplicate charges and failed downloads are fixed or refunded. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Refund Policy and Terms of Sale. Payments are processed securely by Payhip with Stripe or PayPal; VAT, GST or sales tax is calculated at checkout where it applies.
Questions
Before you buy
Still unsure? Write to support@apexopskit.com and we'll answer within 2 business days.
Will these contracts work in my country?
The kit has editions for the United States, the United Kingdom (England and Wales), Australia and Canada (outside Quebec), plus an International Edition for everywhere else, where you choose the governing law. All five are included with every license, so you can use the one that matches each client.
Which edition should I use?
Use the edition for the law your contract will follow, which is usually the country where your client is based. If you and your client are in different countries and agree on a neutral law, use the International Edition. The quiz above gives you an answer in two clicks.
Is this legal advice? Are you a law firm?
No. Apex Ops is not a law firm, and the kit is not legal advice. The templates are written by Apex Ops from standard commercial contract structures in each country, and they are not tailored to your situation. Buying them does not create a lawyer-client relationship. For large or unusual projects, have a local lawyer check your documents.
Is this an app or software?
No. The kit is a download of editable files: Word and Google Docs documents, a spreadsheet for Google Sheets and Excel, and PDFs. There is nothing to install and no subscription. You send proposals, contracts, invoices and emails yourself, and your clients pay you directly through your own bank or payment provider.
Do I need Word or Excel?
No. Every file opens in Google Docs and Google Sheets with the formulas intact. Word and Excel work too.
What is the difference between the two licenses?
The files are identical. The Freelancer License covers one person. The Agency License covers one business with up to 10 people, including regular subcontractors. You can upgrade later by paying the difference.
Why are prices in US dollars?
Checkout is in USD for everyone, and your bank or card converts it automatically. VAT, GST or sales tax is added at checkout where it applies.
How do I get the files?
Right after payment you get a download link on screen and by email. It is a single ZIP with a page that helps you choose your edition, five edition folders and the fonts.
Can I get a refund?
Because the files are delivered instantly, we do not offer refunds if you change your mind. If a file is damaged, you were charged twice, or your download did not arrive, we fix it or refund you. This does not affect your rights under the consumer law of your country. Details are in the Refund Policy.
Do I get updates?
Yes. Updates within version 1 are free, and we email you when one is released.
How do I contact you?
Write to support@apexopskit.com. We reply within 2 business days.
Ready when you are
Your next client deserves a better contract.
Send your first branded proposal today, and get paid in full on every project after it.