Clients have been cribbing about Consulting companies in forums, etc. But alas Drupal.org does not have a Client Alert section where Developer or Shop can put details of non-paying client. We had a classic case of a Travel Industry client who did not pay $52K to a Thailand based company and then owed us $104K. And we do have audio files and series of emails as evidence.<br>
<br>Best is take advance prior to starting work and deliver 100% of code only on receiving 100% payment.<br><br>Roshan<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 8:31 PM, Sami Khan <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:sami@etopian.net">sami@etopian.net</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;"><div class="im">>> if you get to a point where you have to<br>
>> whip out a bulky contract and point at it, you might win the battle, but<br>
>> you've probably already lost the war.<br>
><br>
><br>
> Contracts are like fences. But ultimately it is about the relationship<br>
> you<br>
> have with the other side. That is why I think it is important to work<br>
> directly for people and not be a sub, you can't manage the expectations<br>
of<br>
> the end client.<br>
><br>
> You are write though if it gets to the point of whipping out the contract<br>
> it<br>
> is over.<br>
<br>
</div>Obviously, it's over... However, it may mean the difference between getting<br>
paid and not... I don't know about you, but I prefer to get paid for the<br>
work I did, especially if it's over... As do a lot of wives. ;)<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
<font color="#888888">Sami<br>
</font><div><div></div><div class="h5"><br>
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