Why it’s Good to Limit the Number of Revisions on Your Contract
One important clause for a project contract is the one that specifies the number of revisions a client is entitled to. By formulating this provision properly, your projects will be more focused and provide less frustration.
It is in the client’s interest to require as many revisions as possible, to maximize their investment in your skills. That much is reasonable, as is the need for revisions in the first place. But unfortunately, I’ve learned that some clients or employers take specifying revisions lightly, especially when they don’t have a clear vision of the final product.
Rather than take the time to provide clear, concrete, and comprehensive feedback on the initial drafts, these clients offer ambiguous instructions that in no way convey exactly what kind of changes they want to see. So the freelancer is forced to make some guesses, working without any framework. Guess what happens when client sees the next round of revisions?
An easy way to avoid irritating the client for apparently not following their vision, whatever or how well defined it may be, is to limit the number of revisions in the contract. This forces the client to properly present their required changes, offering a clear set of standards for the freelancer to meet. This will minimize the frustration felt by spending hours on corrections, only to have them rejected on the basis of “that’s not what we talked about.”
Since a good freelancer commits to maximizing each round of revisions, so should a client. If any potential employer balks at the number of revisions you may impose on any arrangement, you can always convince him that it’s best for all parties involved. Setting such a limit will ensure that you focus all your creativity into something the client will agree with, while the client can expect their requirements to be met on a timely basis.
In short, a maximum number of revisions makes sure that you and your client’s hard work is productive and useful.
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