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Freelance Contract Red Flag FAQ

What should freelancers watch for in a client contract?

Common freelance contract red flags include IP assignment clauses broad enough to claim your pre-existing tools and code, termination clauses that let the client walk away with zero notice and no kill fee, unlimited liability exposure, non-compete clauses that restrict you from working with other clients, and non-refundable payment terms that don't protect you if the client cancels mid-project. ContractScanner scans for all of these automatically.

Why is the IP assignment clause so important for freelancers?

Many freelance contracts assign "all work product" to the client, and some go further by trying to claim pre-existing tools, frameworks, or code libraries the freelancer already owned before the project. Without a carve-out for pre-existing IP, you can lose the right to reuse your own tools on future projects.

Does this work for consulting and independent contractor agreements too?

Yes. ContractScanner's pattern library covers the clause types common to freelance, consulting, and independent contractor agreements — liability, IP, termination, non-compete, payment terms, and dispute resolution.

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