Freelance Contract Checker — AI Review for Independent Contractors

Don't let client contracts take advantage of you. Our AI flags IP grabs, kill fees, payment terms that hurt your cash flow, and scope creep — all in under 30 seconds.

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3 free credits — no sign-up required. Results in under 30 seconds.

Works with:

Freelance ContractIndependent Contractor AgreementConsulting AgreementClient Service AgreementStatement of Work

How It Works

1

Upload the Contract

Drag your client's contract, SOW, or MSA into the upload zone. No account needed for your first review.

2

Instant Risk Scan

AI analyzes every clause in under 30 seconds — payment terms, IP, non-compete, termination, and liability.

3

Know What to Negotiate

Get a prioritized list of issues with suggested replacement language. Download the track-changes DOCX to send your redlines back to the client.

Key Features

Payment Protection

Identify net-60 and net-90 traps, missing kill fees, vague invoicing terms, and commission structures that don't match your verbal agreement.

IP Rights Check

Know exactly what IP you're signing away. The AI flags work-for-hire language, broad IP assignment clauses, and missing portfolio rights.

Non-Solicitation Analysis

Understand whether the contract prevents you from working with other clients or hiring subcontractors — and whether those restrictions are reasonable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Definitely. New freelancers are often the most vulnerable to unfair contract terms because they're eager to land clients. Our AI catches the most common traps so you can negotiate from an informed position — even if you've never reviewed a contract before.

Yes, you can copy and paste contract terms from platform agreements into the plain text upload. However, platform ToS may override individual contract terms. Our tool helps you understand the contract language itself.

The Freelance Contract Checker is focused on solo independent contractors — it's tuned to catch the terms that most commonly hurt individual freelancers: IP grabs, kill fees, non-compete overreach, and payment traps. The Service Agreement Reviewer is broader, covering agency and consulting firm agreements.

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From YOUR SideTrack-Changes DOCXNegotiation Talking PointsFree · 3 Credits · 30s