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Freelancer Contract Scanner

Paste your independent contractor agreement below. Our scanner checks for IP ownership traps, payment issues, scope creep clauses, and unfair terms that could hurt your freelance business.

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Sergei Tokmakov, Esq. 14+ years contract law experience

6 Critical Areas We Check

Most common issues in freelancer contracts

1

IP Ownership & Work for Hire

Who owns your work? Work-for-hire clauses can strip you of all rights, including portfolio use.

2

Payment Terms & Kill Fees

Net-60+ terms, milestone traps, and missing kill fee provisions can devastate cash flow.

3

Scope Creep & Revisions

"Unlimited revisions" or vague scope definitions let clients expand work without extra pay.

4

Non-Compete Clauses

Overly broad non-competes can prevent you from working with entire industries for years.

5

Termination & Cancellation

Clients may terminate without notice while requiring 30+ days from you. Plus no pay for work done.

6

Indemnification & Liability

One-sided indemnification can make you liable for client's own negligence and legal fees.

Scan Your Freelancer Agreement

Paste the full contract text below for instant analysis

What This Scanner Does & Doesn't Do
This scanner does:
  • Flag common freelancer contract risk patterns
  • Identify IP ownership, payment, and scope creep traps
  • Show you what to ask for and fallback positions
  • Highlight the exact contract language that triggered each flag
This scanner does not:
  • Provide legal advice for your specific situation
  • Catch every possible issue (human review catches nuances)
  • Verify compliance with your state's contractor laws
  • Analyze non-compete enforceability (varies by state)
Next step after scanning: If critical issues flagged, consider a quick attorney review before signing. Flat-fee reviews available.
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