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Clausy analyzes the clauses that matter most to independent contractors
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 10.6 million independent contractors in the U.S., about 6.9% of total employment.[1] If you're one of them, IP clauses are some of the most important terms to understand before you sign. We flag broad assignment clauses that could give away your tools, methods, or pre-existing code, including work that had nothing to do with the project.
Late payment clauses, milestone structures, and kill fee provisions are scrutinized. We identify contracts that leave you unprotected if the client cancels or delays payment.
Some contracts prohibit you from working with the client's customers or hiring their employees for years. We identify overly restrictive non-solicitation terms that could limit your future business.
These are the patterns Clausy is trained to catch
Language like "all work product, inventions, and intellectual property created by Contractor" without limiting it to the specific project can strip you of ownership over your existing tools, frameworks, or side projects.
Contracts that require "revisions until client satisfaction" with no defined limit can trap you in endless unpaid revision cycles. Look for a specific number of revision rounds.
Without a cancellation or kill fee clause, a client can walk away mid-project and owe you nothing for work already completed. Clausy flags contracts that omit this essential protection.
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Overly broad IP assignment clauses are among the most common. Some contracts attempt to assign all intellectual property you create—even work unrelated to the project—to the client. Always check that IP assignment is limited to work specifically created for the engagement.
For high-value engagements (over $50K) or contracts with unusual clauses, consulting a lawyer is recommended. For typical freelance agreements, an AI analysis can help you identify potential issues quickly before deciding whether professional legal review is warranted.
A kill fee is compensation paid to a freelancer when a client cancels a project after work has begun. Without a kill fee clause, you could complete significant work and receive nothing if the client walks away. It is typically 25–50% of the total project fee.
Clausy typically delivers a full analysis in under two minutes. Simply upload your PDF or DOCX, or paste the contract text, and the AI will return a risk score, identified red flags, and clause-by-clause explanations.
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Clausy provides informational analysis only and does not constitute legal advice. Results are generated by artificial intelligence and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a qualified attorney. Always consult a licensed legal professional before making decisions based on contract terms.