Find the Sneaky Clauses in Your Freelance Contract
Before you start a freelance gig, make sure your independent contractor agreement doesn't give away your rights, your IP, or your income.
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Common Red Flags in Freelance Contracts
These are the types of clauses our AI looks for
TrapBlanket IP assignment
Everything you create during the engagement belongs to them, including tools and templates you brought to the project.
This clause assigns all intellectual property to the client with no carve-out for your pre-existing work, reusable templates, or general tools. You could lose ownership of assets you use across multiple clients.
SneakyNet-60 payment terms
They don't have to pay you until 60 days after you invoice. And there's no late fee.
Net-60 means you could wait two months to get paid for completed work. Without a late payment penalty, there's no incentive for the client to pay on time. Industry standard for freelancers is Net-15 or Net-30.
Non-compete restricting similar work
You can't do similar work for anyone else in the same industry for 12 months after the project ends.
As a freelancer, your livelihood depends on working with multiple clients. A broad non-compete can effectively shut down your business. Restrictions this wide are not standard in freelance agreements and are worth pushing back on.
Unlimited revisions and scope creep
The client can request as many changes as they want, and you have to do them at no extra charge.
Without a defined number of revision rounds or a clear scope of work, this clause lets the client expand the project indefinitely while paying the original price. Always cap revisions and define what constitutes out-of-scope work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should a freelance contract include?
Scope of work, payment terms, revision limits, IP ownership, and a clear way to end the engagement. If any of these are missing or vague, you're exposed. Sneaky Terms checks for all of them and flags what's not there.
Do freelancers need a contract?
Absolutely. Without one, you have no legal recourse if they don't pay, change the scope, or claim ownership of your work. Even for small projects, a contract is the only thing standing between you and a dispute.
What's the difference between an employee and independent contractor?
Contractors control how and when they work. Employees work under the company's direction. If the contract treats you like an employee but calls you a contractor, you might be missing benefits and protections you're entitled to.
Can a freelance contract include a non-compete?
They can try, but freelancers depend on working with multiple clients, and overly broad restrictions are not standard. Upload yours to see how far the restriction actually reaches. Laws vary by country. If a clause concerns you, a local lawyer can tell you exactly where you stand.
What are common red flags in freelance contracts?
IP clauses that claim your pre-existing work, payment terms longer than 30 days, unlimited revisions, and no kill fee if they cancel the project. Upload yours and Sneaky Terms will show you exactly where you're unprotected.
Is this legal advice?
No. Sneaky Terms tells you what a clause means and whether it is one-sided. What you do about it is your call. For anything serious, talk to a local lawyer.
What happens to my document after I upload it?
No. Your contract is processed and deleted immediately. It is never saved to your account or retained in our system. Only your analysis results are stored, and only to your account.