Specify your industry and project type. Get a detailed contract review checklist covering payment, scope, IP, termination, and red flags.
Use this before signing any client contract. Go through each checklist item and flag anything missing or concerning.
Create a detailed checklist for freelancers in [YOUR INDUSTRY, e.g., freelance writing / web development / design] to use when reviewing project contracts before signing. Organize by section: 1. Payment Terms: What to look for regarding rates, payment schedule, late payment penalties, kill fees, and acceptable payment methods. Include questions like: Is there a deposit required? What happens if the client disappears mid-project? 2. Scope of Work: How to verify deliverables are clearly defined, revision limits are stated, and what constitutes "completion." Include: Are milestones defined? Is there a sign-off process? 3. Intellectual Property and Ownership: When rights transfer, licensing terms, whether you can use work in your portfolio. Include: Do I retain rights until final payment? Can I showcase this in my portfolio? 4. Confidentiality and NDAs: What is reasonable vs. overly restrictive. Include: Does the NDA have an expiration date? Does it prevent me from working with competitors? 5. Termination Conditions: Notice periods, what happens to partial work, final payment upon termination. Include: What is the kill fee? Who owns work completed before termination? 6. Liability and Indemnification: Red flags to watch for. Include: Am I being asked to take on unreasonable liability? Is there a cap on damages? 7. Timeline and Deadlines: Penalties for late delivery, force majeure clauses, what happens if the client causes delays. For each section, include: - 3-5 specific questions to ask yourself when reading the contract - Green flags (good contract language) - Red flags (terms to push back on or negotiate) - A suggested revision for each red flag
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