Contract guides for freelancers
Plain-English breakdowns of the clauses that actually matter — payment terms, IP, NDAs, non-competes, and the red flags hiding in every contract.
- How-toJun 22, 2026
How to Review a Business Contract: Step-by-Step Guide
A six-step framework for reviewing any contract before you sign — what to read first, the high-risk clauses, and when to push back.
- ChecklistJun 22, 2026
Freelance Contract Review Checklist (2026)
12-point checklist to review any freelance contract — scope, IP, payment, termination, liability, and red flags.
- Cash FlowFeb 3, 2025
Net 30 vs Net 60: Payment Terms Every Freelancer Should Negotiate
Net 30, Net 60, or pay-when-paid? Which clauses protect your cash flow and which to refuse outright.
- NDAsFeb 10, 2025
NDA & Confidentiality Clauses: What Freelancers Should Never Agree To
How long is reasonable, the 5 standard carve-outs, and how to keep the right to show work in your portfolio.
- IP & OwnershipFeb 17, 2025
IP Ownership in Freelance Contracts: Who Owns What You Create?
Work-for-hire vs license-on-payment, the pre-existing IP land mine, and language to paste into your next contract.
- Contract LawJan 20, 2025
Non-Compete Clauses for Freelancers: What to Watch For
What makes a non-compete enforceable, how broad is too broad, and how to negotiate fairer terms.
- Contractor AgreementsJan 27, 2025
Independent Contractor Agreements: 7 Red Flags to Refuse
The clauses that quietly turn a fair contract into a one-sided agreement — and how to push back.
- LiabilityJan 13, 2025
Limitation of Liability Clause: What Freelancers Must Know
How to cap your risk to the value of the contract instead of unlimited exposure.