{"id":5714,"date":"2019-11-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/terminate-contract-freelancer\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T13:27:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T12:27:38","slug":"terminate-contract-freelancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/terminate-contract-freelancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Terminating a Contract As a Freelancer &#8211; What Should I Bear in Mind?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Can I quit a freelance job? If you want to terminate your contract as a freelancer and fire your client, you\u2019d need to consider a few things. How much notice should you give? Is it actually possible to terminate a contract from your end?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main benefits of freelancing is the extra freedom that freelancers enjoy compared to regular employees. They get to decide on the project they work on and the client they want to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But things can sometimes change very quickly (both for the freelancer and the client), and you\u2019ll find that a particular project or client hasn&#8217;t gone the way you\u2019d hoped for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you were initially excited to work with that particular client at the beginning, the relationship hasn\u2019t worked out and you would like to <strong>back out of the freelance job<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Quitting a freelancer client<\/strong>:<br><a href=\"#Reasons\"> 1. Reasons to terminate a freelance contract <br><\/a><a href=\"#TerminationClause\"> 2. The Termination Clause <br><\/a><a href=\"#HowToTerminate\"> 3. How to terminate a contract (with templates) <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Reasons\"><strong>Why do freelancers usually want to terminate a freelance contract?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most <strong>common reasons for freelancers to terminate a contract<\/strong> are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/common-reasons-for-freelancers-to-terminate-a-contract-1024x583.png\" alt=\"overview about common reasons for freelancers to terminate a contract\" class=\"wp-image-45667 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/common-reasons-for-freelancers-to-terminate-a-contract-1024x583.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/common-reasons-for-freelancers-to-terminate-a-contract-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/common-reasons-for-freelancers-to-terminate-a-contract-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/common-reasons-for-freelancers-to-terminate-a-contract-1536x874.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/common-reasons-for-freelancers-to-terminate-a-contract-1920x1093.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/common-reasons-for-freelancers-to-terminate-a-contract-720x410.png 720w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/common-reasons-for-freelancers-to-terminate-a-contract-580x330.png 580w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/common-reasons-for-freelancers-to-terminate-a-contract-320x182.png 320w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/common-reasons-for-freelancers-to-terminate-a-contract.png 2024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/583;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> <strong>Overwhelmed with other projects: <\/strong> This is one of the most common reasons <strong>freelancers feel the need to terminate a contract<\/strong>. Took on more than you can possibly handle? It\u2019s probably best to decide what projects you can realistically do and what projects you should let go of.<br>&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>You got bored with the current project: <\/strong> This applies to long term roles that you\u2019ve now outgrown. If you\u2019ve grown as a freelancer and have acquired new skills, it may be time to seek projects that better fit your skillset.<br>&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dishonest client \/ violation of contract agreement: <\/strong> An important point is the violation of a contractual agreement. This can affect any clause in your contract, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/nda-for-freelancers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">non-disclosure<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/freelancer-tips\/7913-understanding-key-contract-elements--the-nda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a aria-label=\"agreement  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/nda-for-freelancers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">agreement <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/freelancer-tips\/7913-understanding-key-contract-elements--the-nda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(NDA)<\/a>. For this reason, it is important that you carefully <strong>review the contract<\/strong> before entering into it to ensure that all elements of the contract can be properly performed and that there are no ambiguities. Even if false information is given in the contract, this can still be a reason for termination.<br>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>A difficult client: <\/strong> If you find yourself dealing with an overly <strong>difficult client<\/strong>, you may be well within your right to <strong>terminate a contract.<\/strong> A difficult client could be someone who makes <strong>unreasonable demands<\/strong> such as asking to complete a project within a few hours, or someone who is verbally and mentally abusive. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/freelancer-tips\/12636-freelancer-burnout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Freelancer burnout<\/strong><\/a> is a real issue and having to deal with a bad client only serves to exacerbate the burnout. In situations like this, you\u2019re better off firing your client.<br>&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Payment issues<\/strong> This must be a substantial sum, i.e. a sum that exceeds at least one monthly installment. However, a written warning should be issued before the termination, in which a payment deadline is set. Only after this deadline has not been met, a termination can take place.<br>&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Change in the project person in charge &#8211; no longer comfortable<\/strong> Changes in personnel or your line manager can be quite jarring, especially if you don\u2019t get along with the new hire. In cases like this, you might need to reconsider your role with the client.<br>&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Personal reasons take most of your time<\/strong> At times, freelancers find that their personal lives are at odds with their professional ones. Taking time off to recover from personal issues is probably in the best interest of both you and your client. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you <strong>quit your freelance job<\/strong>, you should ensure that you are aware of <strong>obligations you and your client have<\/strong> so that you do not violate them and find yourself in breach of contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>terms of the termination will likely be written into the contract<\/strong>, so make sure you consult those terms to avoid paying compensation fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#b1c3b7\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#b1c3b7;font-size:18px\">Join our freelancer community today! <br>Create your profile in just 2 minutes and start attracting new clients.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/registration?ref=blog-com-terminating-contract\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#222222;background-color:#FCF2DB;border-color:#cac2b0;border-radius:20px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#222222;padding:0px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:32px;border-color:#fdf6e6;border-radius:20px;text-shadow:none\"> <strong>Sign up for free<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"TerminationClause\"><strong>Terms of termination on a Freelancer contract: What does it say?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We always <strong>recommend freelancers sign a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/freelancer-tips\/7918-5-must-have-clauses-for-any-freelancer-contract\" target=\"_blank\">freelancer contract<\/a><\/strong> before starting any work with a client. All terms of the working relationship will be included in such contract &#8211; details of the services to be provided, payment, deadlines, and also, details regarding the termination of the contract should the need arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> termination clause <\/strong>is decisive for you when considering <strong>quitting your freelance client<\/strong>. If the relationship is not working out for any reason, having a termination clause in the contract will allow either party to <strong>exit the freelance contract<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all heard cases where freelancers have been informed that the work is over on the same day or even worse, cases where freelancers haven\u2019t heard any more from a client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a <strong>termination clause written into your freelance contract<\/strong>&nbsp;will give you a little more time to get ready for a potential loss of income and your client time to find someone else to take on the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much notice should you give when leaving a freelance position?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although a <strong>cancellation period <\/strong>of <strong>two weeks<\/strong> is acceptable for many companies, a <strong>month\u2019s notice<\/strong> is probably when dealing with a freelance client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will likely have projects that need to be finished or brought to a good stopping point. In addition, your client needs a little extra time so they can hire a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An additional reason for giving plenty of notice is that it allows you time to <strong>find another client<\/strong>. The quicker you do, the faster you can replace the income you lose from dropping a client.<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"HowToTerminate\"><strong>How to terminate your freelance contract?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leaving a client <\/strong>is not easy. Especially when it\u2019s been great working with them. Also the longer you\u2019ve been working, the more difficult it is to let them go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as we\u2019ve seen before, sometimes you would need to fire your freelance client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General tips to terminate your contract:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"524\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tips-to-terminate-your-contract-1024x524.png\" alt=\"overview about general tips to terminate your contract for freelancers\" class=\"wp-image-45664 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tips-to-terminate-your-contract-1024x524.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tips-to-terminate-your-contract-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tips-to-terminate-your-contract-768x393.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tips-to-terminate-your-contract-1536x786.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tips-to-terminate-your-contract-720x369.png 720w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tips-to-terminate-your-contract-580x297.png 580w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tips-to-terminate-your-contract-320x164.png 320w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tips-to-terminate-your-contract.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/524;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at some practical ways to terminate a contract:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1)&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><strong>E-mail the client<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you always communicate per e-mail that\u2019s the way to go for this case as well. Here\u2019s an <strong>email template<\/strong> that you can use to <strong>fire a freelancing client<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ededed\"><em>Hi [Client name],<\/em><br><br> <em>I\u2019m emailing you today to let you know that I won\u2019t be able to take on any new work from now on. One of my projects has started taking me much more of my time so I have to scale down my freelance work.<\/em> <br><br> <em>Of course, I\u2019ll be happy to complete the projects we\u2019re currently working on. Also if you need a little bit of time while you find a new freelancer, I\u2019ll be happy to assist you with the transition.<\/em> <br><br> <em>Thanks for the time working together.<\/em> <br><br> <em>Kind regards,<\/em> <br><em>[The freelancer]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, you will make the client think that you have no other option but to stop the working relationship. <em>\u201cIt\u2019s not you, but me\u201d <\/em>would also work wonders when breaking up with a client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you part ways without annoying the client, don\u2019t forget to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/freelancer-tips\/12639-client-testimonials-recommendations-for-freelancers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">ask for a recommendation<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2) In-person or on the phone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been working with the client for a while, <strong>don\u2019t just email them<\/strong>. Jump on a call or come by the client&#8217;s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a more personal and professional way to <strong>inform the client about the termination <\/strong>and you\u2019ll be sure to get the right tone of being polite. There\u2019s a better chance to minimize potential hard feelings before you <strong>send the official contract termination lette<\/strong>r.<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3) Send a Contract termination letter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the termination official, you will send your client a termination letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a <strong>contract termination letter template<\/strong> you could use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ededed\"><em>Dear [Client name],<\/em><br><br> <em>I hereby terminate the existing employment relationship with Company XY from XX.XX.XXXX properly and in due time to XX.XX.XXXX.<\/em> <br><br> <em>Please confirm receipt of this notice in writing.<\/em> <br><br> <em>I would like to thank you for your cooperation and experience and ask you to issue a qualified employer&#8217;s reference.<\/em> <br><br> <em>Yours sincerely,<\/em> <br> <em>[The freelancer]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What should be included in the contract termination letter? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-should-be-included-in-the-contract-termination-letter-1024x674.png\" alt=\"checklist about what should be included in the contract termination letter for freelancers\" class=\"wp-image-45665 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-should-be-included-in-the-contract-termination-letter-1024x674.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-should-be-included-in-the-contract-termination-letter-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-should-be-included-in-the-contract-termination-letter-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-should-be-included-in-the-contract-termination-letter-1536x1011.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-should-be-included-in-the-contract-termination-letter-2048x1348.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-should-be-included-in-the-contract-termination-letter-1920x1264.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-should-be-included-in-the-contract-termination-letter-720x474.png 720w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-should-be-included-in-the-contract-termination-letter-580x382.png 580w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-should-be-included-in-the-contract-termination-letter-320x211.png 320w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/674;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Conclusion: Each contract termination is an individual case<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Terminating a contract as a freelancer<\/strong> brings with it many challenges, as each case is different. Make sure you read the details of the contract and seek expert advice if in doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We hope this has been useful in helping you decide on terminating a freelance contract, and how best to go about it! If you have any comments or questions, make sure to leave them in the comments section below!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/registration?ref=blog-com-terminating-contract\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"297\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up.png\" alt=\"Looking for freelance projects? Register for free on freelancermap and land new clients a 0% commission fees\" class=\"wp-image-42927 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up-768x223.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up-720x209.png 720w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up-580x168.png 580w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up-320x93.png 320w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/297;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can I quit a freelance job? 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