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No legal background needed. Answer a few questions, review the draft, download your PDF. Here's exactly how it works.
Pick your contract type
Start with one of the built-in templates, NDA, freelance, lease, service agreement, or go fully custom.
- 21 contract types
- Industry-specific templates
- Custom option for anything else
Answer a few guided questions
A 3-step form walks you through parties, terms, and options. The questions adapt based on your contract type.
- Smart form adapts to your needs
- Per-step validation
- Jurisdiction selector built in
Your contract is drafted
Every clause is written for your specific jurisdiction, situation, and terms.
- Jurisdiction-aware clauses
- Complete legal structure
- Drafted in 60 seconds
Preview and edit anything
Review each section of your contract. Click any clause to edit it directly, or get a plain-language explanation.
- Section-by-section review
- Inline editing
- Clause explanations in plain English
Download and sign
Export a professionally formatted PDF, clean typography, proper structure, signature blocks, page numbers.
- Professional PDF export
- Print-ready formatting
- Signature blocks included
Jurisdictions
US states, UK, EU, the Netherlands, clauses tailored to your location.
Contract types
Governing law, notices, signature blocks, the elements courts look for.
Draft time
Most drafts are ready in 60 seconds.
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Choose your contract type
Each type comes with jurisdiction-specific clauses and guided questions tailored to your situation.
Non-Disclosure Agreement
Protect confidential information between parties
Get startedFreelance Contract
Define scope, payment, and deliverables for freelance work
Get startedLease Agreement
Set terms for residential or commercial property leases
Get startedService Agreement
Outline service terms, SLAs, and payment schedules
Get startedFrequently asked questions
How long does it take to create a contract?
Most contracts are completed end-to-end in about 5 minutes. The guided form takes 2-3 minutes, the draft is generated in 60 seconds, and you can review and export immediately.
Do I need legal knowledge to use Contract.DIY?
No. The guided form asks plain-language questions about your situation. Jurisdiction-specific clauses, governing law, and signature blocks are added automatically.
What contract types can I create?
You can create NDAs, freelance contracts, lease agreements, service agreements, or fully custom contracts. Each type includes tailored clauses for your jurisdiction.
Can I edit the contract after it's generated?
Yes. The preview screen lets you edit every section of your contract. You can also get plain-language explanations of any clause before making changes.
What format is the final contract?
Contracts are exported as professionally formatted PDFs with proper typography, page numbers, and signature blocks.
Is my contract legally valid?
Contract.DIY generates jurisdiction-aware contracts with all essential elements (governing law, notices, signature blocks). While we recommend having important contracts reviewed by an attorney, our contracts include the structure and clauses courts look for.
Contract.DIY is a document preparation service, not a law firm. Generated contracts are templates for informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice.