Freelance Contract Checklist

Eight things worth checking before you sign anything. Tick them off, copy the list, send it to yourself before your next call.

IP clause only covers project deliverables, not pre-existing tools/librariesNon-compete has a defined end date and narrow scopePayment terms are net-30 or shorterNumber of included revisions is capped in writingPayment isn't withheld at the client's sole discretionScope of work lists specific deliverables, not vague goalsTermination rights apply to both parties equallyContract includes a late payment penalty

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