Also means
service contract
Usage Note
Werkvertrag is a civil-law contract obligating a contractor to deliver a specific result (a Werk), unlike an employment contract. It is often used for freelance projects and is distinct from a Dienstvertrag.
Examples
"Der Programmierer arbeitet auf Basis eines Werkvertrags für das Startup."
Natural Translation
The programmer works for the startup on the basis of a contract for services.
Literal Translation
The programmer works on basis of a service-contract for the startup.
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