Chasing Late Payments Members  

The majority of clients pay their bills within a reasonable period, but if you find that your invoice has not been paid, or there appears to be a deliberate attempt to not pay you, you may want to follow these recommendations.

Remember, although it can be frustrating dealing with late payment issues, try to keep your communication polite and professional, focusing solely on the facts and removing any emotion from the correspondence. You can contact the Helpdesk if you are dealing with a late payment issue.

Using a Contract

Never undertake a commission without a contract. A contract protects you against failure of payment and most other common issues. You may want to use the AOI Illustrator Template Contract as your contract if it is appropriate to your situation.

The AOI Illustrator Template Contract includes the following under Clause 5 of the Terms and Conditions:

?The licence hereby granted is conditional upon the illustrator having received payment in full of all monies due.?

Therefore, the c