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What Guard-Clause catches in freelance contracts
IP Assignment That Takes Your Tools
§7 — Intellectual Property
Many freelance contracts assign all intellectual property to the client — including your pre-existing code, libraries, and frameworks. You could lose the right to reuse your own work.
Net-60 or Net-90 Payment Terms
§4 — Compensation & Payment
The client has 60–90 days to pay after you invoice. No interest on late payments. You're financing their project at your own expense.
Termination with No Kill Fee
§6 — Termination
The client can cancel at any time with minimal notice and only pay for work they deem 'satisfactory' — at their sole discretion. No cancellation fee.
Scope Creep Without Cost Adjustment
§1.2 — Changes to Scope
The contract allows the client to request changes to scope without requiring a written amendment or additional compensation. You absorb the extra work.
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