Advice regarding clients and contracts

Graphic Artists Guild - contract monitor site http://www.gag.org/contracts/contracts.html

I recommend the negotiate it, contract glossary, and letter of agreement links

From Alexis Kessler

Another tip: Purchasing "Errors and Omissions" or "Professional Liability" insurance is a really good idea if you are a freelance designer.

I had a client threaten to sue me because I didn't complete their website project on time even though it was THEIR fault because they didn't submit content in a timely fashion. Fortunately, I was able to refer to the contract stating that if they did not meet their content deadline, then I would not be able to meet the website deadline. But they could have tried to sue me anyways and I would have gone broke hiring an attorney to prove I was right without the insurance!

State Farm offers Technology Services Errors & Omissions Liability Insurance that "can protect specific types of businesses that provide their customers with technology services. This coverage can help protect insureds from liability arising from mistakes, whether real or alleged."