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Analyze client requests against original contracts to identify scope creep and draft professional change orders.
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Freelance Scope Creep Detector
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Compare this new email request for 'a simple mobile app mockup' against my original web-only design contract which included 5 desktop pages and 2 revisions. I've already done 2 revisions.
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I have analyzed the new email request against your original web design contract. The analysis identifies a high risk of scope expansion regarding both the platform and the revision limit.
Scope Creep Analysis
Project Summary
The original project covers a web-only design for 5 desktop pages with a cap of 2 revisions. The new request asks for a mobile app mockup, which introduces a new platform and an additional revision cycle beyond the agreed limit.
Scope Comparison
| Request | Original Scope | Classification | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile app mockup | 5 Desktop pages | Clearly Out of Scope | Contract explicitly specifies 'web-only' design. |
| Additional design work | 2 Revision limit | Clearly Out of Scope | User confirmed 2 revisions are already completed. |
Scope Risks
High: New Platform Delivery
What changed: The client is requesting a mobile app mockup, which requires different aspect ratios, UX patterns, and asset exports not covered by desktop web design.
Evidence: Original contract states "web-only design."
Why it matters: This doubles the design surface area and requires significant new research and layout work.
Recommended action: Inform the client that mobile mockups are a separate service and offer a change order for the additional platform.
Boundary Summary
- Clearly Included: Maintenance of the 5 desktop pages.
- Clearly Additional: Mobile app mockups; any further design revisions.
Needs Clarification: Whether the mobile mockup replaces one of the existing desktop pages (though this still exceeds revision limits).
Freelancer Action Plan
- Acknowledge the request but point to the "web-only" clause in the initial agreement.
- Explain that the 2-revision limit has been reached.
- Provide a quote for a "Mobile Add-on" package.
Client Response
"Thanks for the request! I can certainly help with a mobile mockup. Since our current agreement is for web-only design and we have completed the two included revision cycles, this would fall under a new project phase. I can send over a brief addendum for the mobile mockup and a revised timeline today—would you like me to put that together?"
Next steps
- Review your contract's "Additional Services" clause to find your standard add-on rate.
- Send the draft response to the client to pause work until the new scope is signed.
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The problem
Freelancers often lose money on "quick favors" and extra revision cycles that aren't in the contract. It is difficult to tell a client a request is out of scope without sounding confrontational or appearing unprofessional.
What it does
- Analyzes project briefs, contracts, and revision limits against new client messages.
- Classifies new requests into five categories from "In Scope" to "Clearly Out of Scope."
- Identifies specific creep signals like new platforms, unplanned meetings, or shifted responsibilities.
- Generates objective risk assessments (Low to Critical) based on evidence.
- Drafts non-confrontational, professional responses to negotiate additional fees or timelines.
Why this beats prompting it yourself
Generic prompts often hallucinate contract terms or assume the client is acting in bad faith. This skill follows a strict evidence based workflow that separates ambiguous requests from explicit violations, ensuring you don't damage client relationships with false accusations.
Use cases
- Comparing a Slack request for a "quick logo variant" against an existing brand identity contract.
- Analyzing if a third round of feedback exceeds the agreed revision cap.
- Documenting how a deadline shift increases the total workload for a mid-project change order.
- Identifying when a technical integration request belongs in a separate SOW.
Known limitations
Cannot provide legal advice or invent pricing. Requires the original scope or contract text to perform an accurate comparison.
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