Contract Shield — Payment protection clauses that actually get you paid.

The Problem UK freelancers routinely lose thousands because they don't know about payment protection clauses like the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, and even if they do, drafting them into contracts is expensive (£500+ solicitor fees) or risky (DIY templates that miss critical details). When clients delay payment, freelancers have no enforcement mechanism and end up chasing invoices for months. What We're Building Contract Shield generates legally-compliant UK freelance contracts in 60 seconds. Choose your project type, answer 5 questions about payment terms, and we auto-fill your contract with enforceable late-payment interest clauses, retention rights, and dispute resolution language. Built-in payment tracker alerts you when invoices are overdue, and premium members get automated late-fee calculations and small-claims guidance. Who It's For UK-based freelancers and contractors earning £20k–£150k/year (designers, developers, copywriters, consultants) who invoice