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Client review deadlines
Use this guide as an operational starting point, then adapt it to the client, the scope and the rules that apply to your work.
Decide the rule before the project moves.
Client review deadlines is easier to manage when both sides can see the expected result, the person who decides and the next action. Start with the facts that affect the project rather than a vague promise.
Put the decision in a shared record.
Write down the scope, date, amount or approval step that applies to this project. A clear record helps a client act and helps you avoid rebuilding the context from scattered messages.
Do not mistake a workflow for legal, tax or financial advice.
This guide offers operational guidance for freelancers. Check the official source relevant to your situation and seek qualified advice whenever the decision has legal, accounting or tax consequences.
Operational example
Review deadline: create a realistic expectation
A response date should connect to a real operational consequence: booking a slot, preparing final files or moving the schedule. The aim is not to pressure anyone, but to make the impact of a late reply visible.
- Offer a specific date rather than “as soon as possible.”
- Name the milestone that depends on the client’s response.
- Confirm every newly agreed date in writing.
