Major Red Flags No payment terms or "pay when paid" clauses Unlimited revisions without scope definition Work-for-hire without premium compensation One-sided indemnification Unreasonable liability exposure Overly broad non-compete clauses Payment Warning Signs Net 60+ days, percentage-based final payments, contingent payment terms, or unclear invoicing procedures. IP Rights Concerns Transfer of all rights including portfolio use, ownership of pre-existing work, or indefinite IP restrictions. When to Walk Away If client refuses reasonable changes to problematic terms, the red flags likely indicate deeper issues ahead.