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A client in Dallas tried to get me to sign a contract that basically gave away all my rights
We were finalizing a big website project, about $8,000 worth of work, and he sent over his 'standard' agreement. I read it and one line said 'all work product, including drafts and concepts, becomes the sole property of the client upon payment.' That meant he'd own even my unused ideas and early sketches forever. I pushed back and he got mad, saying 'everyone else just signs it.' I had to walk away from the deal, which hurt, but it was the right call. Has anyone else had a client try to sneak in a clause like that?
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wadepalmer6mo ago
My cousin lost his logo ideas to a similar clause years back.
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ray2106mo ago
Yeah, that "everyone else just signs it" line is such a red flag. Good on you for walking away, that clause is a total deal breaker.
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kai7794mo ago
Dude that's wild lol. It's like when you go grocery shopping and they try to get you to sign up for a rewards card that tracks everything you buy forever. Same vibe of trying to take way more than they need.
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