Client Agreement Says 2 Rounds of Revisions — Here’s the Clause You Forgot

Think your service agreement is solid because it includes “2 rounds of revisions”? Not quite. Final delivery, revisions, and client inactions drag out project and payment delays. Let's explore your options as a heart-centered business owner who deserves to be paid on time. 

You listed “2 rounds of revisions” in your contract.

You followed the timeline.
The client approved every step of the process.

Then the final delivery went out… and silence.

Or worse—
A new round of change requests.
A refusal to pay.
A claim that “it’s not quite what I envisioned.”

And suddenly, two rounds of revisions wasn’t the safeguard you thought it was.

The Reality Most Creative Business Owners Face

One of my clients, a branding and web design expert, went through this exact thing:

• A 6-month contract.

• All milestones delivered and approved.

• A great client relationship… until the final invoice hit their inbox.

She was ghosted.

After weeks of silence, the client finally responded — not with feedback, but with anger.
He refused to pay, claimed the final product wasn’t good, and wouldn’t request changes.

Her contract had a clear “2 rounds of revisions” clause.
She even offered to make adjustments.
But it didn’t matter.

He was out — and she was unpaid.

The Missing Piece? An Acceptance Clause

“Two rounds of revisions” addresses the process — not the finish line.

Without a clear Acceptance Clause, your final delivery floats in limbo. The client can ghost, stall, or backtrack — and you have no formal leverage to enforce payment or move on.

Here’s what her contract should have included:

“Unless otherwise specified in writing within 5 business days of final delivery, the work will be considered accepted and approved. Final payment is due at that time.”

This clause:

• Puts a time limit on indecision

• Prevents ghosting from delaying your payment

• Creates closure for the project

• Triggers payment automatically unless objections are raised

Why “2 Rounds of Revisions” Isn’t a Shield

Here’s what a basic revision clause does:
✔️ Sets a limit on how many rounds the client gets
✔️ Helps manage expectations during the project

Here’s what it doesn’t do:
✘ Define what happens after the final delivery
✘ Trigger payment
✘ Close the door on the project officially

Without an Acceptance Clause, clients can sit on the final version for weeks (or months), and you’re left waiting — unpaid, unclear, and unsure if the job is really done.

Add This to Your Service Agreement: 

1. Define acceptance:

   “Client will have 5 business days to review and request any final revisions. If no revisions are requested within that period, the project is deemed accepted.”

2. Connect it to payment:

   “Final payment is due upon acceptance, either explicitly or by lapse of the review period.”

3. Clarify post-project changes:

   “Any changes requested after acceptance will require a new agreement or be billed separately.”

Boundaries Create Business Momentum

You’re not being harsh.
You’re creating a clear container — so the work flows, the money lands, and the relationship stays strong.

Because professional ≠ passive.

Clear contracts don’t just protect your time and energy — they actually increase client trust.
And they create the space for you to show up fully, knowing your work is backed by clarity.

Ready to Upgrade Your Contracts Without Losing the Heart?

Aligned Clients, Paid with Purpose™ teaches you exactly how to write clauses like these in your own words, for your exact business. So you stop leaking time and start protecting your revenue — without ever sounding aggressive or rigid.

Because empowered contracts = empowered cash flow.

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