Net 30 and Net 60 — how not to run out of cash after delivery

Net 30 sounds professional — payment within 30 days. The trap: 30 days from what event.

Clock starts

Wording	Risk
From invoice	OK if you control invoicing
From acceptance	Client delays acceptance → no cash
Sole discretion acceptance	They decide if done
Net 60/90	2–3 month cash gap

Acceptance

Good: deemed accepted unless objections within 15 days in writing.

Bad: reject in sole discretion.

Better than Net 60 end-loaded

30–50% upfront, milestones, final Net 15 after delivery.

Late payment interest

Without 1.5%/month — weak incentive to pay on time.

Search net, payment, acceptance → Contractoor payment block.

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Informational only, not legal advice.