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## Payment Terms
Payment is due within 14 days of the invoice date. All invoices must be settled within 14 calendar days of the invoice date.
Payment is accepted via: Bank transfer (ACH/BACS), Credit card.
Invoices not paid by the due date will incur a late payment fee of 1.5% per month on the outstanding balance, calculated from the due date until payment is received.
[Client name] agrees to these payment terms as a condition of engagement with [Your name/company].
Invoice payment note
Payment is due within 14 days of the invoice date. Invoices not paid by the due date will incur a late payment fee of 1.5% per month on the outstanding balance, calculated from the due date until payment is received. Payment is accepted via: Bank transfer (ACH/BACS), Credit card.
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π‘ Pro tips
β’ Net 14 is better than Net 30 for most freelancers β clients pay on the due date you set
β’ Always discuss payment terms before starting work, not just on the invoice
β’ A late fee clause improves on-time payment even if you never charge it
β’ Automated follow-up is more effective than late fees for actually collecting
What happens when Net 14 passes and they still haven't paid?
Chaser sends automatic follow-ups β day 1, day 7, day 14, day 30 β escalating in firmness. You set it once and forget it.