What is an acceptance procedure in an IT contract?

An acceptance procedure defines what the client must test and within what timeframe. Payment is only triggered after acceptance.

Can I manage multiple projects in the same system?

Yes. zipzipdoc allows unlimited contracts at once. Each project has its own dashboard with document history.

How do I set up hourly rate vs. fixed-price projects?

The template supports both models — hourly billing with a cap or fixed price per milestone. AI adapts the payment terms.

Are electronically signed IT contracts legally binding?

Yes. eIDAS electronic signatures are legally binding in the EU and most countries worldwide. The audit trail provides proof of agreement.

Freelancers & Creatives

IT freelancers

Contracts for IT professionals and technical projects

IP clauses, SLA, acceptance procedures and NDAs for IT projects — signed online.

An IT freelancer juggles multiple projects at once and needs every project covered by a clear contract — with IP clause, acceptance procedure and SLA. zipzipdoc generates custom contracts for technical projects in minutes.

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73 %

of IT freelancers have had a dispute over source code

5 hrs

average time to prepare a tech contract without a tool

8 min

with zipzipdoc AI

3× fewer

disputes with a clear acceptance procedure

What slows you down today

Unclear IP rights to source code
Client refuses to accept delivery
Multiple projects without overview

What you get with zipzipdoc

Custom IP clauses
Acceptance procedure in contract
Dashboard for all projects

Day in the life

How it works in practice

An IT freelancer gets a new project. Opens zipzipdoc, selects the software development template, fills in scope, IP clauses, milestones and price. The client signs online. After each milestone they generate a change request or amendment in the same system.

How we help

Three things that change

Custom IP clauses

Acceptance procedure in contract

Dashboard for all projects

“Every client gets a contract with a clear IP clause and acceptance procedure. No disputes after delivery.”

Brian P., IT freelancer

Relevant documents

Documents for you

Click any document to jump straight to a detailed guide.

Freelancer (contractor) agreement

Scope, payment and confidentiality in a minute.

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NDA — non-disclosure agreement

NDA signed on mobile in 60 seconds.

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SLA — Service Level Agreement

Uptime, response times and breach penalties.

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Statement of Work (SOW)

Scope and deliverables for a project under MSA.

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Maintenance agreement

Preventive and corrective maintenance with SLA.

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Useful guides

How-to guides for you

Step-by-step guides related to the documents you work with.

How to sign a PDF online

Sign any PDF document electronically in under 3 minutes — no printing, scanning or postage needed.

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How to create an NDA (non-disclosure agreement)

Create a professional NDA with AI in 5 minutes — one-way, mutual or multi-party. No lawyer, no templates.

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Frequently asked

Questions & answers

The contract clearly defines whether the client receives full IP rights (work-for-hire), a licence, or the code remains proprietary. You can distinguish between custom code and open-source dependencies.