Freelance Scope Creep and Change Request Tracker

Record agreed deliverables, exclusions and extra client requests; track decisions, estimated extra hours and export a change log.

Project baseline

ProjectClient referenceAgreed deliverablesExplicit exclusionsExtra work rate ($/hour)

Record a new request

Change requestedEstimated extra hoursDecision

Scope visibility

Requests0

Pending0

Approved extra hours0

Estimated approved value$0

A scope log is not a contract or client approval. Status changes are self-recorded, not digitally signed. Confirm additional fees and approvals in writing.

Change request log

Make client scope changes visible before they become free work

Freelance work often expands when deliverables were not specific enough or clients ask for additional revisions. ScopeLock records the agreed baseline, exclusions and each new request separately from the original scope.

Estimate the extra hours, record whether the request is pending, approved or declined, and export a decision log for discussion. It does not email clients or prove their consent; retain the signed agreement and client correspondence separately.

How to use ScopeLock

Track what was originally agreed and identify added work before unpaid revisions accumulate.

Step-by-step workflow

Record the agreed project scope and exclusions.
Log every additional client request with hours and decision.
Export the change log for client discussion.

Important limits & notes

Self-recorded approvals are not a contract or legally verified acceptance.

Frequently Asked Question

Q: Can I use this scope log as a signed change order?

A: No. Keep your written client approvals and signed agreements separately.