ClipGuard Results
Your contract scored 85 / 100 on our risk index. The top 3 issues are shown below while the rest stay blurred behind the upgrade gate.
The strongest issue is the broad post-project non-compete, which could block similar editing work for unrelated clients.
This sample editor agreement contains several one-sided terms that restrict future work, expand unpaid scope, and weaken your leverage if the client cancels mid-project.
This restriction blocks you from taking similar gigs for a full year, even if the work comes from unrelated clients.
Clause excerpt
“Contractor agrees not to provide editing or post-production services for any business operating in the same category for twelve (12) months after the project ends.”
If the project is cancelled mid-edit, the contract does not guarantee payment for approved work in progress or reserved production time.
Clause excerpt
“Client may terminate this Agreement at any time. Contractor will be paid only for deliverables accepted by Client in its sole discretion.”
The current language can prevent you from showing finished work in your reel, which limits your ability to win future business.
Clause excerpt
“Contractor may not display any project materials in marketing samples, reels, or public portfolios without prior written approval.”
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The client can expand the statement of work without extra compensation, which weakens your negotiating position on scope.
Clause excerpt
“Client may request changes to deliverables as reasonably necessary to meet campaign objectives, and such changes are included in the project fee.”
Counter-offer
Require written approval and additional fees for scope increases beyond the original edit brief.
Unlimited revisions create an open-ended obligation that can consume unpaid time long after the original edit is complete.
Clause excerpt
“Contractor will provide unlimited revisions until Client is satisfied with the final cut.”
Counter-offer
Cap revisions at two rounds included, with additional rounds billed at your hourly rate.
Net-60 terms without a late fee give the client little incentive to pay on time, but the clause is still negotiable.
Clause excerpt
“Invoices are due sixty (60) days from receipt. No interest or penalty will accrue on late amounts.”