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Paste your freelance or independent-contractor agreement. The AI flags payment risk, IP overreach, broad non-competes, and missing protections.

Six checks

What every freelance contract should answer

Freelance contract checksDiagram: six freelance contract checks — payment terms, kill fee, IP assignment with carve-outs, capped revisions, capped indemnity, reasonable non-compete.Freelance contract checksSix clauses our AI inspects on every pastePayment termsNet days + late-fee scheduleKill fee / cancellationPro-rated payment if cut shortIP assignment + carve-outsPre-existing tools excludedCapped revisionsNot 'unlimited until satisfied'Capped indemnityMutual, with a capReasonable non-competeNarrow scope and durationFreeContractReviewer.com

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What freelancers should always check

Six clauses that decide whether a contract is fair

  • Payment terms and late fees

    Net 30 with a clear late-fee schedule is standard. 'Best efforts' or pay-when-paid clauses shift the risk to you.

  • Scope and revisions

    Unlimited revisions are a red flag — they make the project potentially infinite. Cap revisions and define the deliverable.

  • Kill fee or termination payment

    If the client cancels, you should be paid for work performed and in progress. Look for a kill fee or pro-rated payment.

  • IP assignment

    Total assignment of pre-existing tools, libraries, and templates is overreaching. Carve out anything you bring with you.

  • Non-compete and non-solicitation

    Broad geographic and time-based non-competes can stop you working. Negotiate scope down or push back.

  • Indemnification scope

    Avoid open-ended indemnities. A reasonable cap or mutual indemnification is standard.

FAQ

Common freelance contract questions

  • What should a freelance contract always include?
    Scope, deliverables, timeline, payment amount and schedule, late-fee policy, kill-fee or termination payment, IP assignment with carve-outs, confidentiality, and a clear path to end the relationship.
  • Do I need a written contract?
    Yes. Even for small jobs, a one-page agreement protects both sides. The clearest signal a project will go badly is a client who refuses to sign anything.
  • Can I push back on contract terms?
    Yes. Most clients expect minor changes. Reasonable counter-proposals — caps on liability, kill fees, IP carve-outs — usually go through.
  • Is this legal advice?
    No. For high-value contracts or anything you're unsure about, talk to a lawyer who works with freelancers in your jurisdiction.

FreeContractReviewer.com provides AI-generated information to help you understand possible contract issues. It is not legal advice and does not replace a qualified lawyer.