The payment-terms checklist that prevents late pay

The payment-terms checklist that prevents late pay
Payment terms = exactly when and how you get paid. Brands won't fix vague terms for you, so nail them before signing.

Confirm five things in writing:
— Amount and currency (no surprises on $ vs other)
— When ('Net 30' = paid within 30 days of invoice)
— A deposit? (50% upfront is reasonable for new clients)
— A kill fee if they cancel after you've started
— Where to send the invoice, and to whom

Example: $1,000 total, 50% on signing, 50% Net 15 after the post goes live.

Your move: if there's no deposit and no kill fee, ask for one of them. New relationships are exactly when you protect yourself.