I’m a software engineer and I’ve just started a freelancing career. My first contract was 2 page PDF directly with a client, states the duration, notice period, daily rate etc.

Now its about to end and I was approached by 2 agencies. Asked for their standard contract and they both gave me similar 40 pages monstrosities, with each paragraph contradicts another.

  • They want both “obligation of result with highest industry standards” AND that I file the timesheet that should be approved by the client. Time & Material and result, pick one!
  • They have absurd high (like fixed 50k) penalties everywhere including not filing timesheet correctly, not providing timely the insurance policy, late invoice etc.
  • Uncapped liability for GDPR/Cybersec infringement.
  • Vague non-compete not limited to specific customer.

Is it the industry standard for EU? Like praying they won’t simply decide to use it against you?

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