How Do You Write Terms & Conditions For Sign Language Interpreting?
If you want to accept private practice work as a professional sign language interpreter, you need a simple, 1-page document which explains your fees and services to your clients. Title your 1-page document “Terms and Conditions”, “Rates and Fees”, “Rate Sheet”, or something you are comfortable with. First, thank the reader for requesting or downloading your information for their files. Include complete contact information and reference your credentials, Employer Identification Number or DUNS Number. Spell out industry jargon like CI or RID. Clearly and concisely outline your rates, differentials for premium services, additional charges for short notice, travel, or fees for subcontracting other interpreters, the payment methods and due dates (usually Net 30, or thirty days from receipt of the invoice). Indicate whether you accept payment via credit card. Save the one-page document in an accessible text-based format for screen readers, such as Microsoft Word, as well as read-only such as
