The Problem
UK freelancers routinely lose thousands because they don't know about payment protection clauses like the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, and even if they do, drafting them into contracts is expensive (£500+ solicitor fees) or risky (DIY templates that miss critical details). When clients delay payment, freelancers have no enforcement mechanism and end up chasing invoices for months.
What We're Building
Contract Shield generates legally-compliant UK freelance contracts in 60 seconds. Choose your project type, answer 5 questions about payment terms, and we auto-fill your contract with enforceable late-payment interest clauses, retention rights, and dispute resolution language. Built-in payment tracker alerts you when invoices are overdue, and premium members get automated late-fee calculations and small-claims guidance.
Who It's For
UK-based freelancers and contractors earning £20k–£150k/year (designers, developers, copywriters, consultants) who invoice clients directly and currently use DIY templates or no contracts at all. Primarily self-employed solopreneurs and small agencies (1–5 people).
Key Features (Planned)
- 60-second contract generator with Late Payment Act clauses auto-embedded
- Payment tracker that alerts you when invoices exceed agreed terms
- Late-fee calculator: know exactly what you can charge under UK law
- Small-claims guidance for when clients still don't pay
- Integrates with Stripe and Wave invoicing for real-time tracking
We're validating this idea before writing a single line of code. If this resonates with you, we'd love your feedback:
How many times in the last year have you had a client pay you more than 2 weeks late, and did you know you could legally charge them interest under the Late Payment Act?
Check out the concept page and let us know what you think.
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