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Freelance services agreementClause 7 · Revisions
The project fee includes up to two rounds of revisions. Additional revisions require written approval and are billed at $95 per hour. A revision round means one consolidated list of requested changes.
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The five stages of freelance work
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Explore all tools →- 01ScopeScoping & ProposalsTurn the work, timing, and responsibilities into a shared plan.
- 02AgreeContracts & TermsUnderstand the wording, tradeoffs, and questions before signing.
- 03DeliverScope & CommunicationCompare new requests with the agreement and respond clearly.
- 04InvoiceInvoicing & PaymentCheck the figures and follow up without unnecessary friction.
- 05ResolveDisputes & Wind-downOrganize the facts and consider proportionate next steps.
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Review freelance contracts and project terms before work begins. Clarify deliverables, client inputs, timelines, revision limits, payment terms, and ownership so expectations are easier to manage.
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Review freelance agreements and statements of work with a clearer view of deliverables, milestones, approvals, payment obligations, and ownership terms before committing to a project.
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Platform terms, translated.
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Compare how each platform approaches contracts, accepted offers, milestones, payments, intellectual property, disputes, and added agreements. Each guide helps you identify which terms control the work, what to verify in the current official rules, and which questions to settle before a project begins.
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- 03Freelancer.comA neutral, plain-English guide to Freelancer.com projects, bids, milestone payments, deliverables, and dispute processes.
- 04ToptalA neutral, plain-English guide to Toptal client agreements, engagement documents, billing, ownership, and ending an engagement.
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A few things to know
What is AssistedFreelance?
It is a set of AI-assisted tools for understanding and communicating about freelance work, from the first scope to the final sign-off. Lucy explains, drafts, and flags issues for freelancers and clients; AssistedFreelance is not a marketplace, law firm, or freelancer directory.
Do I need an account?
No. Version 1 requires no account. There is no saved document or review history, so keep your own copy of any response you want to use before leaving the page.
Are pasted documents stored?
No. Version 1 stores no pasted documents. Text is processed in memory for the request and is not written to the application’s Postgres database. It is sent to the configured AI provider to generate the response, with provider storage disabled in the request.
Is AssistedFreelance free?
Yes, version 1 is free and requires no payment card. Reasonable usage limits may apply. Expanded features may become paid later, with the price and terms shown before a user chooses a paid option.
Is Lucy a lawyer?
No. Lucy provides general explanations and drafting help, not legal advice. She can show why wording deserves attention and help prepare questions, but she cannot decide enforceability, guarantee accuracy, or replace advice from a qualified local professional.
Does choosing freelancer or client change the answer?
It changes the framing, order, examples, and practical next steps—not the underlying analysis. Lucy stays neutral and explains legitimate concerns on both sides.
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