Contract Review for Marketing & SEO Agencies
Scope protection for growing agencies. We identify 'all-in' service traps and vague performance guarantees.
In short: ClearTerm helps marketing agencies avoid scope creep and vague performance guarantees in MSAs, ensuring profitable and protected project delivery.
Common agency owner contract risks
- Scope Creep
- Definitions of 'ongoing maintenance' that include new feature development by default.
- Performance Guarantees
- Guarantees of 'Top 3 Rankings' or 'Lead Volume' that don't account for external algorithm changes.
- Auto-Renewal
- Contracts that renew for a full year without a'Notice to Terminate' window.
How ClearTerm helps
Scaling an agency is hard enough without legal surprises. ClearTerm gives your account managers a consistent framework to evaluate every new Master Service Agreement (MSA).
ClearTerm is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. For a high-stakes agreement, have a qualified lawyer review it.
Agency Owner contract questions
How do I handle auto-renewals?
Always require a 30-day notice. ClearTerm flags if you're locked into a year without a way out.
Is it safe to guarantee leads?
No. You should guarantee 'best efforts' on a defined scope. We highlight where you're over-promising.
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