> I delivered a product (compiled binary), docs, and samples, etc. to a > client I suspect is either never going to pay, or is going to change > the scope to include tweaks ad infinitum. They always creep scope, > and I finally had enough and put my foot down.
Good for you - I will tell you - from EXPERIENCE as a slim, youthful female in the induatry that you MUST stand up for yourself in a clear, clean, and professional manner! The minute you give control over the situation to them is the minute that they will screw you over. I had a businessman claim that my consulting was "business discussion" and he then not only refused to pay me anything (while he grinned big) but he then took my ideas to some older woman who he went into a business partnership with. Pissed me off to no end and eventually he did get his due and failed at what he wanted to achieve. :) > I did not give them the source code (RB). They are demanding the > source code, and claim my NDA with him requires it, but it doesn't, > not even in their dreams. They say they own all source code I produce > for them. But how can they own what they haven't paid for? > > I said I will deliver the source only when I've been paid in full. You delivered the RIGHT answer there, little buddy - do NOT give them *a line* of code unless they pay in full and the funds clear - I've been given bad checks before from an employer; the IRS had frozen their funds the day after the check was issued - I ddin't find this out because I waited three days before I'd deposited the check :( You have the work, and sure - they may have the money - but YOU have the source code. And the uptimate power and control of the situation. > They threw a major fit about this, calling me names, accusing me of > things. We are amidst a falling out. It's pretty sad what money can do. > > What should I do? Should I hold my ground? Am I being unreasonable? > Anyone been in this situation? I've been there so many times as a web developer and a single female trying to make it out there. You are perfectly in your right to demand payment IN FULL before you issue the source code. Piracy and lies are rampant out there and there are MANY huge corporations out there that outright steal from their suppliers and independant contractors. HOLD YOUR GROUND but ***GET A LAWYER***. I'm pretty sure that they are getting pissy because their little plan isn't working so hot. From what you said, they planned on cheating you in the first place. GOOD LUCK! Best Regards, AmyE Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Unsubscribe or switch delivery mode: <http://www.realsoftware.com/support/listmanager/> Search the archives of this list here: <http://support.realsoftware.com/listarchives/lists.html>
