They do the opposite.
I know the fear, because almost every freelancer I talk to has it: put real terms in the proposal, revision limits, payment conditions, boundaries, and the client will pick someone easier.
So most artists send a number, a date, and hope. And then find themselves in the project situation everyone recognizes: scope creeping, rounds multiplying, and no polite way to say stop.
Here's what actually happens with clear terms. The amateurs flinch. The professionals relax. Because clients who've hired before have been burned before too, and terms tell them you've done this enough times to know where projects break.
In the new video I go through the 6 terms that prevent almost every unpleasant project situation I've seen in 17+ years. And just as important: how to bring each one up so it feels like professionalism, not distrust.
If even one project has ever gotten away from you, this is the checklist I wish someone had handed me.
– Moritz
Tiny tactical tip:
Before your next quote goes out, add one term you've never included. Just one.
Revision rounds is the easiest starting point: "includes two revision rounds, further rounds billed at day rate."
Watch how the client reacts. That reaction will tell you everything about whether they were a good client to begin with.