Have you ever experienced scope creep? How did you deal with it? Scope creep is commonly experienced in the freelancing world. That's why it is important to know how to use your contract to protect you and your animation business from this kind of situation.
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Scope Creep
Occurs when your client demands things that are outside your agreement.
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The Catch Is...
Scope creep happens in small increments. You might have already heard this line from a client: "Oh, just one more minor request..."
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The Solution:
Include a clause on your contract that says any request that isn't included in the contract will require a change order or a quote for the extra work.
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