Back to glossaryFreelancing & ConsultingDiscovery Agreement
Practical working label — agree its meaning within your project
It outlines scope, timeline, confidentiality, and compensation specific to discovery activities. Both client and consultant sign to lock in expectations and protect interests.
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When to use discovery agreement
Use a Discovery Agreement whenever you bill for pre‑project research to ensure clear legal footing.
A practical example of discovery agreement
Suppose a freelancer signs an agreement to deliver a market analysis and persona set within two weeks for a fixed fee.
How it applies to Ideoreto
Use this reference when preparing a project introduction or explaining your work on Ideoreto. Registration does not guarantee work, collaborators or funding.
Key takeaways
- Check that the agreement specifies a clear payment schedule.
- Verify that confidentiality clauses cover all shared client data.
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