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Guides for freelancers on contracts, risky clauses, and negotiating better deals.
April 15, 2026 · 5 min read
NET 60 vs NET 30: How to Negotiate Freelance Payment Terms
NET 60 payment terms mean you're financing your client's cash flow for two months, interest-free. Here's how to negotiate better terms and what clauses actually get you paid.
Read →April 8, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Read a Freelance NDA in 5 Minutes
Most freelance NDAs are one-sided and unnecessarily broad. Here's what to look for, what's negotiable, and the red flags that should give you pause.
Read →April 1, 2026 · 7 min read
Non-Compete Clauses for Freelancers: When Are They Enforceable?
A broad non-compete can block you from your entire market for years. Here's how enforceable they actually are, what to look for, and how to push back.
Read →March 25, 2026 · 6 min read
What Is a Kill Fee and Is Yours Fair? A Freelancer's Guide
A kill fee protects you when a client cancels mid-project. Here's what a fair kill fee looks like, how to calculate yours, and the clause language to ask for.
Read →March 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Scope Creep: The Contract Language That Opens the Door to Unpaid Work
Vague phrases like 'reasonable changes' and 'as needed' are scope creep written into the contract before the project starts. Here's how to find and fix them.
Read →March 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Auto-Renewal Clauses: How to Spot Them and What to Do
Auto-renewal clauses lock you into another contract term if you miss a notice window. Here's how to find them, what a fair term looks like, and how to negotiate out.
Read →March 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Unlimited Liability: Why Freelancers Should Never Sign It
Unlimited liability and uncapped indemnification clauses can expose you to claims that dwarf your fee. Here's what they look like, why they're dangerous, and how to cap your exposure.
Read →February 25, 2026 · 7 min read
IP Assignment Clauses Explained for Freelancers (With Redlines)
IP assignment clauses can hand over your tools, prior work, and open-source contributions. Here's how to spot the trap and the carveout language you need.
Read →February 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Freelance Contract Checklist: 15 Things to Review Before You Sign
A practical checklist for reviewing any freelance contract — SOW, MSA, or NDA. Check all 15 items before you sign.
Read →February 10, 2026 · 8 min read
10 Freelance Contract Clauses That Will Screw You (And How to Fight Back)
Most freelance contracts are written by lawyers who work for your client. Here are the 10 clauses that hurt freelancers most — and the redlines you need to push back.
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