FairClause › Guides

Freelance contract guides

Plain-English breakdowns of the clauses that actually matter in a freelance contract — what's normal, what's not, and what to say.

Kill Fee Clauses in Freelance Contracts: What's Fair

What a kill fee is, typical rates (25–50%), how to tier one by project stage, and wording to add if your contract has none.

Contract Red Flags Freelancers Shouldn't Sign

Seven clause patterns that cost freelancers money, and what to ask for instead of each one.

How to Negotiate a Freelance Contract

What to actually say once you've found the clauses worth pushing back on, with a counter-offer email template.