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70% of freelance contracts contain clauses that shift excessive risk to you. Our AI scans 15+ critical checkpoints in 30 seconds—no legal degree required.
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Graphic Designers
Focus Areas:
- •IP & portfolio rights
- •Revision scope creep
- •Usage rights
Software Developers
Focus Areas:
- •Source code ownership
- •Liability caps
- •Warranty limitations
Photographers/Video
Focus Areas:
- •Image licensing
- •Model release clauses
- •Deliverable formats
Marketing Consultants
Focus Areas:
- •Results disclaimers
- •Payment triggers
- •Scope boundaries
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What We Check in Every Freelance Contract
15 critical risk areas that could cost you thousands
Payment & Money Protection
Scope & Deliverables
Legal Protection
Intellectual Property
Upload your contract to see which boxes are checked ✓ or flagged ⚠️
Payment Schedule: CLEAR
Payment due within 30 days of invoice
Liability Cap: CONCERNING
Unlimited liability - you could owe more than the project value
💡 Suggestion
Add: "Contractor's total liability shall not exceed the fees paid for this project."
Indemnification: HIGH RISK
You're responsible for defending client against ALL claims
⚠️ Why This Matters
If a client uses your design in a way that violates someone else's IP, YOU could be sued—not them.
Why Freelancers Choose AI Contract Review
Faster, cheaper, and more thorough than traditional options
| Lexitize AI | Lawyer Review | Self-Review | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 30 seconds | 3-7 days | Hours |
| Cost | Free-$9/mo | $300-$800 | Free (risky) |
| Industry Focus | ✓ Tailored | Generic | Hit or miss |
| Availability | 24/7 | Business hrs | 24/7 |
| Consistency | Every clause | Varies | Easy to miss |
| Explanation | Plain English | Legal jargon | Self-taught |
💡 Note: Lexitize provides risk analysis, not legal advice. For complex negotiations, consult a licensed attorney.
Freelance Contract Red Flags Explained
The 5 clauses that cause 80% of freelancer disputes
What it means:
You don't own ANYTHING you create—even your process, tools, or templates.
Why it's risky:
- Can't reuse designs/code for other clients
- Can't showcase in portfolio without permission
- Lose rights to derivative works
What to look for:
Language like "all work product shall be considered work made for hire" or "shall be the exclusive property of Client."
💡 How to fix it:
Request: "Client receives exclusive license to deliverables. Contractor retains ownership of pre-existing IP and general methodology."
What it means:
You promise to pay for ANY legal claims related to the project—even if they're not your fault.
Real-world example:
A designer created a logo. The client used it in a way that violated trademark law. The designer was sued for $50,000—for the client's misuse.
Why it's risky:
- Your liability can exceed your entire project fee
- No cap on damages
- Covers client's mistakes, not just yours
What to look for:
"Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Client from any and all claims..."
💡 How to fix it:
Add: "...arising solely from Contractor's gross negligence or willful misconduct, capped at fees paid."
What it means:
The project never ends. "Until client is satisfied" = infinite work.
Scope creep calculator:
Original quote: $5,000 | Average revision rounds: 3-5 | With unlimited revisions: $5,000 ÷ 8 rounds = $625/round
Why it's risky:
- Hourly rate plummets with each revision
- No clear "done" definition
- Client can reject work indefinitely
What to look for:
"Revisions as needed" or "until approved"
💡 How to fix it:
Specify: "Includes 2 rounds of revisions. Additional rounds billed at $X/hour."
What it means:
You deliver first, hope to get paid later. No consequences if they don't pay.
Statistics:
71% of freelancers have been paid late | Average delay: 45 days beyond agreed terms | 1 in 5 never receive full payment
Why it's risky:
- No late fees = no incentive to pay on time
- No kill fee = wasted spec work
- No deposit = all the risk on you
What to look for:
Missing: payment schedule, late penalties, kill fees
💡 How to fix it:
Add: "50% deposit due upon signing. Final payment due within 15 days of delivery. Late payments incur 1.5% monthly interest."
What it means:
You can't work in your own industry or use your own skills.
Real-world example:
"Contractor shall not provide similar services to any company in the technology sector for 24 months." (A developer couldn't code for 2 years!)
Why it's risky:
- Blocks your income stream
- Prevents portfolio building
- May be unenforceable (but still scary)
What to look for:
"Non-compete," "exclusivity," or "restraint of trade"
💡 How to fix it:
Narrow it: "Contractor will not provide identical services to [Specific Competitor] for 6 months."
How Lexitize Reviews Your Freelance Contract
4 steps, 30 seconds, zero legal jargon
Step 1: Upload
Drag and drop your contract (PDF/DOC). Encrypted & never stored without permission.
Step 2: AI Analysis
Our AI scans 15+ risk areas specific to freelancers. Trained on 10,000+ real contracts.
Step 3: Risk Report
Get plain-English alerts: 🔴 High risk 🟡 Needs attention ✅ Good to go
Step 4: Fix It
Download suggested edits to send your client or export PDF report for your lawyer.
Bank-Level Encryption
Your contracts are encrypted with AES-256 (same as financial institutions)
Zero Human Review
Only AI reads your contracts. No legal intern, no paralegal, no database mining.
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Not Legal Advice
Lexitize provides risk analysis to help you ask better questions. For legal advice, consult a licensed attorney.
Trusted by Freelancers Who've Been Burned Before
I almost signed a contract that would have made me liable for unlimited damages. Lexitize flagged it in red, I negotiated a $10K cap, and saved my business when the project went south.
Sarah K.
Brand Designer • Los Angeles, CA
The NDA had a 5-year non-compete buried in page 3. Would've blocked me from half my client base. Caught it before signing thanks to the AI scan.
Marcus T.
WordPress Developer • Austin, TX
Added the late payment clause Lexitize suggested. Client actually paid within 2 weeks instead of the usual 60+ days.
Jenny L.
Freelance Copywriter • Remote
Freelancer Questions, Answered
No. Lexitize helps you identify risks so you know WHEN to hire a lawyer and WHAT to ask them. For complex deals, always consult a licensed attorney.
PDF, DOC, DOCX up to 10MB. Most standard freelance contracts are 2-8 pages and work perfectly.
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Currently optimized for English-language contracts under US, UK, and Canadian law. Expanding to other languages soon.
Every risk flag comes with a "Why This Matters" explanation in plain English, plus suggested fixes you can copy-paste.
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