About ShieldSign
ShieldSign is a free AI contract check for UK freelancers and contractors. Paste or upload a contract and the tool flags common red-flag clauses (IP, indemnity, payment terms, non-competes, scope wording) with plain-English explanations. Free fairness check, £7 for the full report.
Why this exists
UK freelancers and small businesses lose around £11 billion a year to late payment and bad contract terms (Office of the Small Business Commissioner, 2025). The most common trap is IP transferring “on delivery” rather than “on payment”, which means a client can legally own the work the moment it is sent, even if they never pay. ShieldSign exists to flag clauses like that before signature, in plain English, with rewrite language you can send back to the client.
Important: not legal advice
ShieldSign is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The tool helps you spot common contract risks and explains clauses in plain English, so you can ask better questions or negotiate before signing. For high-value, complex, or disputed contracts, you should always seek independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor.
Privacy
Contracts uploaded for the free check are analysed in real time and not retained on our servers after the analysis completes.