How ScopeLock Works

Fixed pricing. Fast delivery (2-7 days). You pay only when satisfied.

The ScopeLock Delivery Flow

From acceptance criteria to AC green—measurable, predictable, proven.

1

ScopeLock Phase

Free (30-60 min)

Co-author acceptance criteria

We write AC.md together defining functional requirements, performance thresholds, and verification tests.

Deliverables:
  • AC.md with functional + non-functional criteria
  • Verification command + seed data
  • Git tag: ac-baseline_*
  • Fixed price agreed
ac-baseline_*
2

Evidence Sprint

2-5 days

Prove value in 2-5 days

Build a working demo and measure quantifiable improvements. Validate assumptions before full commitment.

Deliverables:
  • Working demo (≤90 seconds)
  • DELTA.md with quantified metrics
  • Published /proof entry
  • Decision point: continue or stop
evidence-sprint_*
3

Build → AC Green

1-4 weeks

Tests passing = delivery

Implement the feature with acceptance tests. When all tests pass in CI, we tag ac-green and invoice.

Deliverables:
  • Production-ready code
  • All acceptance tests passing
  • Performance thresholds met
  • Git tag: ac-green_*
  • Invoice issued
ac-green_*
CR

Change Control

As needed

Scope changes without drama

If scope changes after baseline, open a Change Request. Either Swap (€0, same milestone) or Add (new milestone, priced).

Deliverables:
  • Swap: equal/lower complexity → €0
  • Add: new scope → new milestone
  • Git tag: change-req_*
  • Transparent status in /proof
change-req_*
Core Principle: You pay only when tests pass. No "almost done" ambiguity.

The Process

Most freelancers sell hours. Agencies sell phases. I deliver complete projects at fixed prices.

Here's how it works:

Step 1: You Describe What You Need (Day 1)

I start with a 30-minute call where you tell me what you need. I ask questions to understand:

Within 24 hours, I send you a fixed price quote and timeline (usually 2-7 days). The price won't change unless you change what you need.

Step 2: I Start Building (Days 2-3)

Once you approve the quote, I begin work immediately. Within 2-3 days, I share early progress with you:

This lets you see progress early and make sure we're on the right track. If something needs adjustment, we catch it early.

Step 3: I Deliver the Full Project (Days 4-7)

I finish building and testing everything. You get:

I test everything before handing it off to you. No surprises, no "it works on my machine" issues.

Step 4: You Test & Pay When Satisfied (Day 8+)

You test the project and let me know if anything needs adjustment. You get 2 revision rounds included in the price.

Common revisions: fixing bugs, adjusting styling, clarifying documentation, adding small features that were missed.

You pay only when you're completely satisfied. No hourly surprises. No scope creep charges (unless you change what you originally asked for).

What If I Change My Mind Mid-Project?

No problem. Here's how I handle scope changes:

Small adjustments (free): If you want to swap one feature for another of similar complexity, I'll do it at no extra cost. For example, changing "Twitter login" to "Google login" is a swap—same effort, same price.

New features (priced separately): If you want to add something beyond the original scope, I'll give you a separate quote for it. You decide if you want to proceed.

The key: I'll always tell you upfront if a change costs extra. No surprise bills.

Why This Works

For you:

For me:

Comparison: How I'm Different

Traditional Freelancers

  • Sell hours ("$50/hour")
  • Time estimates often wrong
  • Scope creep = more hours = higher bill
  • "Done" is subjective
  • Pay regardless of quality

My Approach

  • Fixed price quoted upfront
  • 2-7 day delivery typical
  • Scope changes handled clearly (swap vs add)
  • "Done" = working + tested + deployed
  • Pay only when satisfied

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