Freelance contract blog
Longer how-tos for freelancers staring at a client MSA—what to push back on first, what to trade, and when to walk. For structured clause primers, see Guides. When you have a real PDF, check it with ClauseClear.
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Open ClauseClear- What is a fair kill fee in a freelance contract?
What a kill fee covers, sample structures freelancers actually use, and how to ask when the client can cancel anytime with no payment for work in progress.
- When IP transfers before you’re paid: a freelance contract trap
Why ‘ownership upon delivery’ or ‘upon creation’ is risky for freelancers, what to ask for instead, and how IP timing interacts with Net terms and final file handover.
- Client sent a Net-60 freelance contract with no late fee — what do you push back on first?
A practical order of negotiation when a client offers Net-60, no late interest, and weak payment leverage. What to change first, and what to trade.
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. For important contracts, consult a qualified professional.