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73% of freelance contracts contain at least one predatory clause.

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How it works

From contract to negotiation script in under 30 seconds.

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Paste your contract

Copy and paste your contract text — emails, PDFs, Word docs, any format.

02

AI flags every risk

FreeCoat scans 15+ predatory clause types and explains each risk in plain English.

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Get your negotiation script

Copy a ready-to-send email that pushes back on bad clauses — professionally.

What FreeCoat catches

The clauses that cost freelancers the most — we flag them all.

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IP Ownership Grabs
They claim rights to everything you create, forever.
high
Payment Holdbacks
They delay or withhold payment on vague terms.
high
Non-Compete Traps
Broad bans on working with competitors.
medium
Unilateral Termination
They can cancel without notice or cause.
high
Unlimited Revisions
No cap on revision rounds without extra pay.
medium
Liability Clauses
You take on disproportionate legal risk.
medium
Scope Creep Traps
Vague deliverables with no change-order process.
low
Missing Late Fees
No protection for you if they pay late.

What freelancers say

Real contracts. Real risks caught.

“The contract said 'all work product, including concepts and drafts, shall be work-for-hire owned by Client in perpetuity.' FreeCoat flagged it in seconds. I would have handed over my entire portfolio without realizing.”
Caught: Work-for-hire on all drafts & concepts
PM
Priya Mehta
UX Designer · 6 years freelancing
“Buried in the payment section: 'Final invoice contingent on Client's sole satisfaction.' FreeCoat caught it and wrote me a pushback email. The client agreed to milestone payments instead — saved me $4,200.”
Caught: Payment at client's sole discretion
MC
Marcus Cole
Full-stack Developer
“Section 11 had a 2-year non-compete covering any 'competing businesses' — which meant every SaaS company. That clause would have wiped out 80% of my client base. FreeCoat spotted it before I signed.”
Caught: 2-year non-compete covering all SaaS clients
SR
Sofia Reyes
Freelance Copywriter

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you analyze.

Is my contract data safe?

Yes. Your contract text is transmitted over HTTPS and used only to generate your analysis. We don't store your contract text after the analysis completes, and we never share your data with third parties.

What clauses do you catch?

FreeCoat scans for 15+ predatory clause types: IP ownership grabs, work-for-hire traps, payment holdbacks, satisfaction contingencies, broad non-competes, non-solicitation clauses, unlimited revision demands, unilateral termination rights, disproportionate liability, vague scope, missing late-payment protections, and more.

How is Pro different from the free version?

The free analysis surfaces your top 3 risk flags with plain-English explanations. Pro ($9 one-time) unlocks the full risk report for every flagged clause, a complete AI-drafted negotiation email tailored to your specific contract, and a PDF you can save or share with your attorney.

Do I need an account?

No account, no email, no sign-up. Paste your contract and get your report instantly. The free analysis is completely anonymous. Pro unlocks are tied to your browser session.

Does this work for NDAs, MSAs, and statements of work?

Yes — FreeCoat works on any freelance or contractor agreement: NDAs, master service agreements, statements of work, licensing agreements, and client-drafted service contracts. If it's a legal document affecting your work, FreeCoat can analyze it.

Freelancer Resources
5 Red Flags in Freelance Contracts →Learn how to negotiate →Freelance Contract Template →Freelance Non-Compete Clause: What You Can Negotiate →

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