Revisions, files, rights
Revision rounds in the contract
Pick a number, define a round, and send extra passes through a change order.
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Short answer
How many revision rounds should a freelance contract include?
Pick a number that fits the offer, define what counts as one round, and say what happens after rounds are used. Extra rounds go through a written change order. Two rounds is a common starting point for many design projects — adapt to your work.
Pick a number that fits the offer
Simple deliverables often need fewer rounds. Open-ended brand work may need more.
For example, two rounds of consolidated feedback after the first presentation. State the number in the SOW.
Do not treat “unlimited revisions” as a default. It hides the real fee.
What counts as a round
One round is one consolidated batch of feedback, then one revision pass.
A new direction after approval is not polish inside a round. It is a change order.
A new approver who restarts feedback is also a scope event. See extra stakeholders.
After rounds are used
Further revisions need a written change order with fee and timeline.
Sample contract line
The fee includes two rounds of revisions. A round is one consolidated feedback batch and one revision pass. Additional rounds require a written change order.
Related pages
If you want tools later
You do not need these to use the guide. One-time files.
Also: change-order email page · blank change-order template · Payhip store
Not legal advice. Match your contract and local rules. This is a process aid, not a lawyer.