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If you’re a client who can’t make payments for freelancer services or you’re a freelancer waiting for compensation, a freelance project payment extension agreement can help.

This contract outlines payment amounts and dates on when they will be completed, so that there are no misunderstandings between parties. It assists the freelancer with clarity over compensation and can prevent disputes.

You can purchase a freelance project payment extension agreement template from ContractsCounsel, an online legal marketplace connecting clients with vetted lawyers. This template is specific, clear, and legally binding to give you peace of mind.

How to Fill out a Freelance Project Payment Extension Agreement

When you purchase this template, you’ll have to fill it out according to your specific working relationship. Here’s guidance on how.

  • Step 1: Fill out the effective date on which the parties sign the agreement, as well as their names and addresses.
  • Step 2: Write down how much money the client owes the freelancer, and fill out the date of the original invoice.
  • Step 3: Determine payment instalment amounts and dates on which they will be paid by the client. You should also fill out the final payment date.
  • Step 4: Write down the number of days the client has to pay before they will be charged a late fee. There’s a section where you can fill out the amount of money and specify if it’s a fee for every missed payment or interest at a rate of a specified percentage per month (which is calculated from the original due date until payment receipt).
  • Step 5: Fill out the number of days after the payment due date in which a freelancer can demand immediate payment from the client.
  • Step 6: At the end of the contract, both parties will sign it in the spaces provided.

Why Buy a Freelance Project Payment Extension Agreement from ContractsCounsel

Purchasing this contract from ContractsCounsel is convenient, preventing you from having to draft it from scratch. Other benefits include:

  • The contract is written by a vetted lawyer on the platform.
  • You can customize it according to your requirements.
  • You can hire the lawyer who drafted it, such as if you want legal review before signing.
  • It’s affordable. You can purchase a freelance project payment extension agreement for $25.

What’s Included in the Contract?

ContractsCounsel’s freelance project payment extension agreement template contains important information, such as clearly stating how much money the client owes the freelancer to avoid misunderstandings.

Revised Payment Schedule

This includes the installment amounts and dates by when they are due. There is also a final payment deadline included by when all payments should be completed.

Late Fees and Interest

This section serves to ensure that the client fulfills their payment duties by outlining late fees and interest.

Nonpayment Remedies

If the client doesn’t stick to the payment deadlines, the contract states that the freelancer can demand immediate payment, suspend work, or pursue legal remedies.

Do you need a freelance project payment extension agreement template?

Purchase a template from ContractsCounsel. Once you complete payment, you’ll receive a downloadable contract you can start using immediately.

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