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Freelance Services Agreement
Overall assessment
Medium risk
58/100
risk score
Summary
A standard client-services agreement with an auto-renewal trap and a broad indemnification clause. Workable, but should be negotiated before signing.
Key flags (3)
highauto renewal— Auto-renews yearly; no easy exit.highindemnification— Uncapped, broad indemnity.mediumpayment— Net-45 payment terms.
Clause-by-clause review (3)
Auto-Renewalhigh risk
This Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one-year terms...
The contract renews automatically each year unless you cancel in writing.
Suggestion: Ask for a 30-day written-notice cancellation right, or month-to-month after the initial term.
Indemnificationhigh risk
Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless Client from any and all claims...
You take on liability for nearly any claim with no cap.
Suggestion: Cap indemnification at fees paid and limit to gross negligence.
Payment Termsmedium risk
Client shall pay invoices within forty-five (45) days of receipt...
Net-45 is slower than typical Net-30 and strains cash flow.
Suggestion: Negotiate Net-30 and add a 1.5%/month late-payment clause.
Key terms
Auto-renewalIndemnificationNet-45 payment
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