Digital download · Solo freelancers
Stop unpaid “can you also…” work.
The Freelancer Scope Guard Kit gives you client intake, a one-page Statement of Work, and change-order templates you can use this week — so you stay kind and still get paid.
Secure checkout via Creem (merchant of record). Personal license for your own freelancing practice.
The problem
Freelance scope creep is usually missing paperwork, not a bad client. Vague briefs, no written definition of “done,” and Slack extras that never make the invoice. This kit is a business process pack — templates and guidance, not legal advice.
What’s included
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Client intake worksheet — forces a clear definition of “done” before you quote.
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Private pricing & risk worksheet — yours only; set a number that matches risk.
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One-page Statement of Work — deliverables, out-of-scope, payment, and acceptance on one page.
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Change Order form — fee + timeline in writing before any out-of-scope work starts.
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Red-flag phrase list — plus copy-paste replies for common creep language.
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Kickoff email + 30-minute agenda — start projects clean.
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Friday 10-minute scope hygiene — a short weekly routine to catch drift early.
Format: Markdown (zip). Duplicate templates per client; keep the master clean.
Who it’s for
Built for
Solo freelancers who sell direct: design, development, writing, marketing, VA, consulting.
Not for
Full agency multi-party SOWs, or regulated deals that need a lawyer-drafted contract.
This is a business process pack, not legal advice. Adapt language to your jurisdiction. Have a lawyer review if deals are large or high-risk.
How it works
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Fill the intake Before or on the sales call — do not lock a fixed price until “done” is clear.
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Send the one-page SOW Same day. Deliverables and out-of-scope on one page for email confirmation or signature.
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Every “can you also…” → Change Order No out-of-scope work starts until fee and timeline are approved in writing.