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PPC Management Agreement Template

Paid advertising contracts must separate two kinds of money: the client's ad spend, which goes to Google, Meta, or LinkedIn, and your management fee. This template keeps ad spend on the client's card, sets your fee (flat or a percentage of spend with a minimum), keeps ad accounts in the client's name, defines reporting, requires client approval of budgets, and makes clear that no one can guarantee a return on ad spend.

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PPC Management Agreement Template

Between
Jane Rivera (Rivera Studio)
And
Alex Chen (Acme Bakery)
Total fee
$2,400.00
Deposit
$720.00
Delivery deadline
October 24, 2026

Services

The Sender will plan, launch, and manage the paid advertising campaigns described in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration, including keyword and audience research, ad copy, bid and budget management, and conversion tracking. A performance report is shared each month.

Ad Spend & Accounts

Ad spend is paid by the Client directly to the ad platforms using the Client's payment method and is not part of the Sender's fee. The Sender will not exceed the monthly budget approved by the Client in writing. Ad accounts, pixels, and data belong to the Client; the Sender works through user access that the Client can revoke at any time.

Results & Platform Policies

Advertising results depend on the market, the Client's offer, website, and platform algorithms. The Sender does not guarantee any specific cost per click, conversion rate, or return on ad spend. The Client is responsible for the accuracy of claims in their ads and landing pages; the Sender is not responsible for account suspensions caused by the Client's products or claims.

Payment Terms

The total fee for this engagement is $2,400.00. The management fee is billed monthly in advance; if it is a percentage of ad spend, the difference is adjusted on the next invoice based on actual spend.

A deposit of $720.00 is due before work begins. The remaining balance is due upon completion and delivery of the final work, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Invoices are payable within 7 days of receipt. Late payments may accrue a 1.5% monthly late fee, and work may be paused until outstanding balances are settled.

Term

This engagement has a minimum term of 3 months, then continues month to month until either party gives 30 days' written notice.

Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any non-public business, technical, or financial information shared during this engagement, and to use it only for the purpose of completing the work described in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration.

This obligation survives the completion or termination of this agreement and continues for 2 years afterward.

Limitation of Liability

The Sender's total liability under this agreement is limited to the total fees paid by the Client. Neither party is liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from this engagement.

Independent Contractor Relationship

The Sender is engaged as an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, or agent of the Client. The Sender is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits, and is free to accept other engagements during the term of this agreement, provided they do not conflict with the confidentiality obligations above.

Governing Law & Entire Agreement

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

This document represents the entire agreement between the parties regarding a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration and supersedes any prior discussions or proposals. Any changes must be made in writing and agreed to by both parties.

By signing below, both parties confirm they have read, understood, and agree to the terms above.

FAQ

Should ad spend go through my account or the client's?

The client's. It keeps you out of the cash flow and out of disputes. This template makes ad spend paid directly by the client and never part of your fee.

Who owns the ad accounts?

The client, including pixels and data. You work through revocable user access.

Can I charge a percentage of ad spend?

Yes. The payment clause supports a percentage with the difference adjusted on the next invoice. Many managers add a monthly minimum.

Is this PPC Management Agreement legally binding?

Yes. Signatures collected through Clinch are Simple Electronic Signatures, valid for standard business contracts under the US ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. See our legality page for the full picture.

Can I customize this template?

Every section is editable before you send it — add, remove, or rewrite clauses, and fill in your own fees, deadline, and party details. Nothing is locked until you send it for signature.

How do I send it for signing?

Click "Use this template," edit the details, and send it — your client signs from their phone in about 30 seconds, no account required on their end.

Is it really free?

Yes — every Clinch account can send contracts for free (see /pricing for the exact monthly limit). No credit card required to start.

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