Question 1

What is an engagement letter?

Accepted Answer

An engagement letter is a written agreement between a service provider (such as a freelancer, consultant, agency or accountant) and their client that outlines the scope of work, fees, payment terms, deliverables, timeline, confidentiality and other key terms of the engagement. It protects both parties by setting clear expectations before work begins.

Question 2

Is this engagement letter legally binding?

Accepted Answer

The letter you generate is a strong starting template. Once both parties sign it, it becomes a binding agreement in most jurisdictions. For high-value or complex engagements, we recommend having a lawyer review the final version before signing.

Question 3

Can I customize the scope, fees and terms?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every field in the generator is editable — provider and client details, scope of work (up to 8 items), fee structure (hourly, fixed, milestone or retainer), payment terms, start date, end date and more. The output reflects exactly what you typed.

Question 4

Can I download the letter as a PDF?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Click Download PDF and your browser will save the letter as a clean, professionally formatted PDF. Print or email it to your client for signature.