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Prevent payment problems

Clear freelancer payment terms.

Good payment language defines the amount, timing, acceptance process, and consequences before work begins.

Deposit clause

Work will begin after the initial deposit of [amount or percentage] is received. The deposit will be applied to the total project fee.

Milestone payments

The remaining project fee will be invoiced at the following milestones: [milestone and amount]. Each milestone invoice is due within [number] calendar days.

Approval and invoice disputes

The client will identify any invoice error or project-delivery concern in writing within [number] business days of receipt. Undisputed amounts remain payable by the original due date.

Pause-work boundary

If an invoice remains unpaid after the due date, new work and delivery of additional materials may be paused until the account is current or both parties agree to a written payment plan.

These are starting points, not legal advice. Adapt the language to your work and have important agreements reviewed for the laws that apply to your business.

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