Freelance contract guides
The clauses that decide when you get paid, who owns your work and how much you could owe, explained in plain words, with example wording to ask for.
12 red flags in a freelance contract
Terms that often cost freelancers money, and what to ask for instead.
Payment terms
Net 30 or Net 90, deposits, milestones and late fees.
Who owns the work
IP assignment, licences and keeping your own tools.
Revisions
How to avoid "until the client is satisfied".
Kill fee
Getting paid when the client cancels the project.
Non-compete and non-solicitation
Clauses that limit who else you can work for.
Liability and indemnification
Caps, exclusions and what "indemnify" means.
Choosing a contract checker
Eleven questions to ask before you upload a contract to any AI tool.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules differ between countries and states, and a clause that is common in one place can be unenforceable in another. For a high-stakes contract, ask a lawyer where you or your client are based.
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