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Late payment problems usually start with weak contract terms.

Some clients are bad actors. But a lot of freelancers get burned because the agreement gives them no deposit, no milestone leverage, no late-fee language, and no pause-right when invoices go overdue.

5 payment clauses worth checking

Deposit: is there upfront commitment before work begins?
Milestones: are payment points tied to real deliverables?
Net terms: is payment due in 7, 14, or 30 days — and from what trigger?
Late fees: does the contract discourage dragging invoices out?
Work pause right: can you stop work if invoices go unpaid?

Practical wording to ask for

"A 50% deposit is due before work begins. Remaining invoices are due within 7 days of issue. Contractor may pause work on overdue accounts until payment is received."

Why this matters

Payment pain is obvious ROI. If one clause saves one unpaid invoice, the tool pays for itself fast. That's the angle ContractGhost is testing hardest right now.

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What ContractGhost is testing

ContractGhost is a pre-sign contract risk checker for freelancers. It flags weak payment terms, bad termination language, IP transfer timing, and scope traps in plain English. Not legal advice.