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Service Agreement
Joist is picking your pocket twice by charging a monthly subscription fee while forcing you to bleed out 3% of every paycheck to credit card companies. Stop paying for the 'privilege' of losing thousands of dollars a year in processing fees that your clients should be covering.
Pro Contractor Tip
When migrating from Joist, update your service contracts to include a 'Payment Convenience Fee' clause to ensure you are legally protected when passing the 3.9% processing cost to your clients.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Joist, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this template covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Joist services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Activate the Pass-Through Fee toggle to move the 3.9% processing cost directly to the client's invoice.
- Stop the income leak and keep exactly 100% of your principal cash on every job you finish.
- Manage your first 3 projects for free to prove the ROI before you ever pay us a dime.
- Scale to unlimited projects for a flat $29/month without any hidden 'success taxes' on your growth.
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Joist services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is MicroFreelanceHub better than Joist for my bottom line?
Joist forces you to eat the ~3% credit card fee on top of their subscription. MicroFreelanceHub gives you a 'Pass-Through' toggle that adds the 3.9% fee to the client's total, ensuring you keep 100% of your quoted price.
How much money am I actually losing by staying with Joist?
If you do $100k in annual volume, Joist is helping the banks take $3,000 out of your pocket. With MicroFreelanceHub, that $3,000 stays in your bank account because the client covers the convenience cost.
Does the client see the 3.9% fee on the MicroFreelanceHub invoice?
Yes, it is transparently listed as a processing fee. Most clients expect a convenience fee for credit card usage, yet Joist tricks you into thinking you have to pay it yourself.