Do you still have the files?

On keeping and/or archiving project files:

Do you by any chance still have a copy of my project?

No. You asked for the files and I was nice enough to send them over. Or you gave me your project to work on and then I gave it back. Our lo/no pay deal never included archiving your project. If I've packed and sent original session files, I've already gone the extra mile. If I haven't archived, I was under no obligation to do so. And if you want me to dig up those files and do some extra work, ask about my schedule first, then ask about the files.

So no. I did not archive your files, as I don't offer that service. Or maybe I did, as far as archiving my work goes, but that disk space is mine to use however I see fit. It was your say a year ago but if I decide to demolish that area, it's now my say. If you had your files and you didn't look after them, don't expect that I did.

Where I cannot offer you a guarantee, I won't offer you the service. No disrespect but I had to adopt this as a rule. While I may keep your files for a bit after we're done, the answer is: No.