Stop Client Disputes
Before They Happen.
Log what was agreed. Track every scope change. Prove when approvals were viewed. ClearTimeline gives freelancers a professional client progress portal with immutable timestamps.
No edits. No deletions. System-generated proof.
Freelancers Don’t Lose Money Because of Bad Work.
They Lose It Because of Unclear Communication.
“You delivered this late.”
“I never approved that.”
“That was included in the original scope.”
“I never saw your message.”
“We didn't agree to that price.”
“This isn't what I asked for.”
Email threads get messy.
Slack messages get buried.
Trello boards can be edited.
And during a dispute, everything becomes arguable.
“You delivered this late”
Client withholds payment despite on-time delivery.
You show:
Deliverable logged Feb 12, 10:14 AM.
Client viewed Feb 12, 3:22 PM.
“I never approved that”
You redo work for free because you can't prove approval.
You show:
Approval request sent Feb 8.
Approved Feb 9, 11:03 AM.
“That wasn't in scope”
Scope creep kills your profit margin.
You show:
Original scope locked Jan 15.
Change request #3 logged Jan 28.
Turn Conversations Into Clear, Timestamped Records.
ClearTimeline is not project management software. It's a professional client communication layer that protects your work.
Everything is system-timestamped and locked.
If a dispute happens, you're already covered.
Client Progress Portal
Timeline Entry
Homepage wireframes delivered
Logged Jan 15, 2:30 PM
Client Activity
Portal viewed by client
Jan 15, 4:12 PM
Scope Timeline
Original Scope
5-page website with contact form
Locked Jan 10, 9:00 AM
Change Request #1
“Add a blog section”
Adds 2 weeks · +£500
Logged Jan 22, 11:30 AM
Change Request #2
“Add e-commerce functionality”
Adds 3 weeks · +£1,200
Logged Feb 3, 2:15 PM
Prove When Deliverables Were Sent, Viewed, and Approved.
Send formal approval requests with secure links. Track:
- When the request was created
- When the client first viewed it
- Every subsequent view
- Their response (approved or rejected)
- Or no response at all
If a client says: “I never saw that.”
You'll know exactly when they did.
Approval Timeline
Request Created
Final homepage design approval
Feb 8, 9:15 AM
Client Viewed
First view recorded
Feb 8, 2:42 PM
Client Viewed Again
Second view recorded
Feb 9, 10:18 AM
Approved
Client approved deliverable
Feb 9, 11:03 AM
Why Email, Slack, and Trello Aren't Enough
Other tools weren't built for disputes. ClearTimeline was.
Proof of delivery
Client viewed it?
Editable after sending?
Immutable records
Scope change tracking
Approval tracking
Built for disputes?
Protect Your Freelance Business in 3 Steps
Create Your Project
Add the original scope and timeline. System locks it with a timestamp so it can never be disputed.
Share the Client Progress Portal
Send your client a live, professional update page. They see every milestone as you deliver it. No more "what's the status?" messages.
Export Proof (If Needed)
Client disputes? Export a clean PDF timeline. Show exactly what happened and when. Case closed.
Built for Serious Freelancers.
Perfect for:
Not for:
- Large enterprises
- Team collaboration workflows
- Internal employee tracking
Freelancers Who Stopped Losing Disputes
Built by freelancers who lost money to disputes — so you don't have to
“Client claimed I never delivered the staging site. I sent them the approval request link on Dec 5th. The system showed they viewed it Dec 6th and approved it Dec 8th. Dispute over in 2 minutes.”
Sarah K.
Freelance Developer
“A client said I 'totally changed the design from what we agreed.' I showed them the original scope logged Jan 10th, then the 8 change requests they sent between Jan 15th and Feb 3rd. All timestamped. They paid immediately.”
Mike T.
Brand Designer
“Client delayed approval for 3 weeks, then blamed me for the late delivery. My timeline showed I sent the draft on the original deadline. They viewed it 18 days later. Changed the whole conversation.”
Emma L.
Content Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Clients only click a secure link to view your timeline or respond to approval requests. No account required.
No. All proof entries and scope changes are permanently locked with system-generated timestamps. This ensures your evidence is credible during disputes.
You share a secure link with your client from Day 1. They see a live, read-only view of your project timeline, scope, and milestones. Every visit is tracked with timestamps.
The system tracks when the approval request was sent, when the client viewed it, and when they responded (or didn't). You have timestamped proof of everything.
Yes. The Starter plan is free forever for 3 active projects with up to 50 proof entries, 10 scope entries, and 5 approval requests.
Why I Built ClearTimeline
Freelancers don't lose clients because of poor work.
They lose them because of unclear records.
After seeing how often scope disputes and approval arguments happen, I built a system where:
- Everything is timestamped
- Nothing can be edited
- Communication stays professional
- Disputes end quickly
ClearTimeline isn't hype software.
It's quiet protection.
— The ClearTimeline Team