For freelancers & agencies
Review a freelance or service contract
Protect your payment and your rights: scope creep, payment terms, IP ownership, and liability caps, explained in plain English.
Red flags to look for
Vague scope and unlimited revisions
Without a clear scope, 'until the client is satisfied' becomes unpaid work. Look for defined deliverables and revision limits.
Slow or conditional payment
Net-60 terms, payment 'on final approval', or the right to withhold for any reason all delay your money.
IP transfers before payment
Avoid handing over ownership of your work before you are paid in full. The report flags assignment timing.
Uncapped liability and indemnity
An uncapped indemnity can make you liable far beyond the contract value. Watch for a liability cap, ideally the fees paid.
How ClauseShift helps
Paste the text, upload a PDF or DOCX, or even transcribe a voice note. You get a plain-English risk report: an overall score, the specific clauses that matter with the exact contract text cited, and the key dates you need to track. Run your first review free.
Start a free reviewFrequently asked questions
Will it catch bad payment terms?
Yes. ClauseShift highlights payment timing, withholding rights, and late-fee terms with the clause quoted.
Does it cover IP ownership?
It flags when and how IP transfers, so you can make sure ownership only passes after you are paid.
Can I save and compare reports?
Reports are saved so you can revisit them, export them, or share a read-only link with a client.
ClauseShift Review provides informational risk summaries and is not a substitute for legal advice.