Skip to content

Glossary term

Deposit

Definition

A portion of the fee paid before or at the start of work.

What to ask

The amount, the due date, and whether it is refundable.

Reviewed by Chris Cavell, Founder of StarlightIQ
AI-assisted, human-verifiedLast updated

This page is educational and not legal advice. For large or complex agreements, have a lawyer review the contract.