You may wish to formalise any work with a contract which both you and the customer agree upon. This may be especially pertinent if the job is a large one such as the translation of a book.

You may wish to see a lawyer about drafting a contract, or you could draft your own. An example of the type of things which can be found in contracts can be seen by clicking here. If you want a MS word copy of this sample please click here. Please note that this is just an example and we are not responsible in any way for it's legality. If you are in any doubt about drafting a contract you should seek the advice of a lawyer.