spec work?!?
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Its a rock and a hard place situation.
This is one of those times when spec work is worth it and agencies do this all the time to land new clients.
Here is what I would do......
Do a contract that states that you are doing this one project on spec....VERY clearly defining what this project is and what it entails....each and every tiny detail. Also, clearly state that all future work will require a separate contract and will be done at a rate determined for that particular project. AND, VERY IMPORTANT, even though you are just tweaking something that someone else did absolutely get it in writing that you can show this in your portfolio with an explanation of your role. DO NOT SKIP THAT STEP.....it is vital that you get them to sign off on you using this in your portfolio.
Its worth putting yourself out there if the potential reward could redefine your career.
You gotta know too that there is the potential that absolutely nothing comes from this and that they just use you.
Is it worth that? I would say, yes.
Get EVERYTHING in writing ALWAYS!