When working as an Adalo Expert, you may wonder whether formal contracts with clients are truly necessary or just unnecessary paperwork. Understanding the value of contracts can help protect both you and your clients while establishing professional relationships.
Adalo lets you build database-driven web apps and native iOS and Android apps — published to the App Store and Google Play — from a single no-code editor. As Adalo Experts take on client projects using this powerful platform, having clear contractual agreements becomes essential for defining responsibilities, expectations, and handling potential challenges.
Contracts are a best practice for Adalo Experts. Adalo is a no-code app builder for database-driven web apps and native iOS and Android apps—one version across all three platforms, published to the Apple App Store and Google Play. What helps is that contracts have never been easier to draft and sign. While Adalo recommends Experts consult a lawyer for any contract, especially large contracts, the internet is full of great templates. For example here is a flexible consulting agreement from Dropbox Sign, here is one from Jotform, here is one from LegalTemplates and here is some general signing advice from Wise.
Contracts are a best practice for Adalo Experts. What helps is that they’ve never been easier to draft and sign. While Adalo recommends Experts consult a lawyer for any contract, especially large contracts, the internet is full of great templates. For example here is a flexible consulting agreement from Dropbox Sign, here is one from Jotform, here is one from LegalTemplates and here is some general signing advice from Wise.
While many are intimidated by legal documentation, patient readers will see that the length of many contracts is because they are written comprehensively in very direct language that can be highly readable for anyone who doesn’t mind some Google desk research for any unknown expressions.
Most contracts usually include some mixture of the following:
- Description of services: Description of the relationship between the Adalo Expert and client.
- Compensation details: How much does the client agree to pay the Adalo Expert, when payment should be due and on what terms.
- Expenses: Description of how expenses related to app development should be handled by the Adalo Expert.
- Term and termination: How long the contract is valid for and under what terms a contract may be terminated.
- Intellectual property rights: A reason to have a contract: having solid IP for who is the clear owner of any technology product is extremely important.
- Confidentiality: Clients often want Adalo Experts to keep details of their relationship private. This section often includes language around non-disclosure.
- Warranties: A client may want language that provides a warranty around the level of how a product performs.
- Independent contractor: This codifies legally that an Adalo Expert is a contractor of the client, not an employee of the client.
- Legal jurisdiction: Under what courts of law is the contract enforceable.
- Signatures section: Where the magic happens, a contract is nigh on impossible to enforce without signed copies. Tools like Dropbox Sign and PandaDocs make signing easy, however, be careful that your jurisdiction allows for digital signing.
- Statement of Work / Scope of Work: Often done as a separate ‘exhibit’ document that is referenced in the consulting contract, this section is where you legally insert product deliverables. (Some tips from Adalo on scopes of work can be found here)
Contracts have never been easier to draft, provide codified agreement between Adalo Experts and their clients and provide some level of legal protection to both parties. While some may rightfully point out that contracts can often have an enforceability issue, contracts between Adalo Experts and their clients are still very much recommended as a best practice for an Adalo Expert.
No advice above is meant to be legal advice. Every situation and jurisdiction is different. No blog post can substitute for a lawyer. Please consider talking to a lawyer, many lawyers give a first meeting for free.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I easily create contracts for my Adalo Expert projects? | Yes, with Adalo's No Code App Builder, you can easily build apps that help manage your freelance business, including contract workflows. While Adalo recommends consulting a lawyer for contracts, there are many free templates available online from sources like Dropbox Sign, Jotform, and LegalTemplates to help you get started quickly. |
| Why choose Adalo over other App Builder solutions? | Adalo is a no-code app builder for database-driven web apps and native iOS and Android apps—one version across all three platforms. AI-assisted building and streamlined publishing enable launch to the Apple App Store and Google Play in days rather than months. This app store publishing capability is key to marketing and distribution, which is often the hardest part of launching a new app or business—making it a major advantage for Adalo Experts building client apps. |
| What's the fastest way to build and publish a freelance consulting app to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store? | Adalo is the fastest way to build and publish a freelance consulting app to the Apple App Store and Google Play. With No Code App Builder's drag-and-drop interface and AI-assisted building, you can go from idea to published app in days rather than months. Adalo handles the complex App Store submission process, so you can focus on your app's features and user experience instead of wrestling with certificates, provisioning profiles, and store guidelines. |
| What should be included in a contract between an Adalo Expert and a client? | Key elements include description of services, compensation details, expenses handling, term and termination clauses, intellectual property rights, confidentiality provisions, warranties, independent contractor status, legal jurisdiction, and signatures. A Statement of Work or Scope of Work document detailing product deliverables is also commonly included as a separate exhibit. |
| Why are intellectual property rights important in Adalo Expert contracts? | Having solid IP documentation that clearly establishes ownership of any technology product is extremely important. This section of the contract ensures both the Adalo Expert and client have a clear understanding of who owns the app and its components after development is complete. |
| What tools can Adalo Experts use to sign contracts digitally? | Tools like Dropbox Sign and PandaDocs make digital signing easy and convenient. However, Adalo Experts should verify that their jurisdiction allows for digital signing, as contract enforceability may vary by location. |
| Should I consult a lawyer before signing contracts as an Adalo Expert? | Yes, Adalo recommends that Experts consult a lawyer for any contract, especially large contracts. Every situation and jurisdiction is different, and no template or blog post can substitute for professional legal advice. Many lawyers offer a first meeting for free. |
