3 Legal Traps That Nearly Ruined My Projects (and How I Avoid Them Now)

I'm a lawyer —
But even I have made painful freelance mistakes.

And if it happened to me, it can happen to anyone.

Here are 3 real traps I fell into early in my career:

🔹 The "Moving Target" Client
We agreed on the scope in chat. Everything seemed fine — until he kept changing the requirements mid-project.
I had no signed contract, no boundaries. It ended with frustration and unpaid extra work.

🔹 The NDA That Never Was
I shared a draft and some designs during a first call. Weeks later, the client ghosted me.
Then I saw a similar project launched online. No NDA, no proof, no peace of mind.

🔹 The “Let’s Talk About Payment Later” Trap
The client kept postponing payment. “Next week,” he said. Again. And again.
I had no agreed payment terms. After a month of chasing, I got 50% — and a lot of stress.

I’ve learned these lessons the hard way.
Now, I use simple tools to avoid all of it:

✅ A clear freelance contract
✅ A solid NDA
✅ Straightforward payment terms

And to help others avoid the same pain — I created a free legal game:
🎮 Freelance Quest: Survive Legally
It shows these traps through real choices — in under 5 minutes.
https://freelancequest.netlify.app

And if you want to protect yourself better:
📦 Legal Starter Pack — contract templates in English / Polish / Ukrainian.
https://legaldocsbyps.gumroad.com