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Why every Indian freelancer needs a contract (even for small jobs)

Getting paid20 May 2026

61% of surveyed Indian freelancers have gone unpaid at least once. Here's why a 'done pakka' WhatsApp message isn't enough — and what actually protects you.

5 min read
Legal basics6 min read

What makes a freelance contract legally valid in India

Offer, acceptance, consideration, and a lawful object — plus how OTP acknowledgement works under the IT Act, 2000. A plain-English guide for freelancers.

24 May 2026Read
Getting paid7 min read

A client ghosted after delivery. Here's a calm, step-by-step plan

From a polite reminder to a legal notice and Consumer Forum — a practical escalation ladder for Indian freelancers chasing an unpaid invoice.

28 May 2026Read
Best practices5 min read

Advances and milestones: how to structure freelance payments in India

Why a 50% advance is standard, how to split a project into milestones, and how milestone tracking reduces the chance of ever being ghosted.

30 May 2026Read
Culture4 min read

What 'pakka' means in Indian business — and how to make deals truly pakka

In Hindi, 'pakka' means firm, confirmed, or certain. Here's how Indian freelancers can make every deal genuinely pakka with proper contracts and acknowledgement.

1 Jun 2026Read
Templates4 min read

Free freelancer contract template for India (2026) — AI-generated, legally sound

Get a free, legally-sound freelance contract template for India. AI-generated from your WhatsApp chat, covers scope, milestones, payment, IP, and jurisdiction.

3 Jun 2026Read
Product5 min read

WhatsApp to contract in 2 minutes: how Pakkawork's AI contract generator works

Paste a WhatsApp chat or upload screenshots → AI reads the deal → generates a full Indian freelance contract. Client signs with OTP. Here's exactly how it works.

5 Jun 2026Read
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