Freelance Contract Red-Flag Checker
Clients send contracts freelancers rarely have time to fully parse. This tool scans the text you paste for the clauses that most often hurt freelancers — missing kill fees, unlimited revisions, IP transferring before payment, long payment terms, and more — so you know what to push back on before you sign.
How to use this tool
- Paste the full text of your contract, SOW, or client agreement.
- Click "Scan for red flags."
- Review flagged clauses by severity and use the suggested language in your negotiation.
Contract Red-Flag Checker
Paste your contract
Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent anywhere. This is a heuristic scan, not legal advice — see a lawyer for anything high-stakes.
Results
Paste a contract and click "Scan for red flags" to see results.
Contract Checker FAQ
Is this a substitute for a lawyer?
No. This tool flags common risky patterns in freelance contracts using keyword and pattern matching. It's a first pass to help you know what to ask about or negotiate, not legal advice.
Does my contract text get uploaded anywhere?
No. The scan runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript pattern matching. Nothing you paste is sent to a server.
What clauses does it check for?
Kill fees, revision limits, IP/ownership timing, payment terms, late fees, non-competes, liability caps, auto-renewal notice, work-for-hire scope, change-order process, indemnification, and governing law.
Next step
Once you've finished here, keep the momentum going with one of these.