Do not promise a fictional one-for-one delay
A two-day feedback delay can consume a reserved production slot and cause a different scheduling impact. Explain availability factually instead of automatically adding two days or guaranteeing immediate restart.
Separate the notice from any fee discussion
If the agreement includes a rescheduling charge, explain its trigger and amount separately. Without such a term, seek agreement on new commercial conditions rather than presenting them as automatic.
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Subject: [Project] review dependency and schedule Hi [Client], Feedback on [deliverable/version] was due [date] and is still outstanding. [Next task] depends on that decision, so the current [milestone/date] needs to be reviewed. Please confirm when [authorized contact] can send one consolidated response. Once received, I will confirm the next available production slot and revised milestone under [agreement section]. [Unaffected work] can continue in the meantime. No new delay fee is being introduced by this notice. [Name]
| Field | Why it matters | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Missing input | Avoids vague blame. | Consolidated feedback on homepage v3. |
| Dependent task | Explains why delivery moves. | Development cannot start until layout approval. |
| Rescheduling rule | Uses the existing agreement. | New production slot confirmed after feedback arrives. |
Use it in four steps
- Verify the due date and missing input
- Identify affected and unaffected tasks
- Ask for a realistic feedback date
- Confirm the revised slot after the input arrives
Customization checklist
- Quote only terms present in your agreement
- Avoid inventing a daily delay charge
- State whether any approved work can continue
Common mistakes to avoid
- Promising the old deadline despite a blocked dependency
- Adding a penalty retroactively
- Calling every client delay a cancellation
Frequently asked questions
- Can I charge for late feedback?
- Only as permitted by your agreement and applicable law, or by a separately agreed change. This notice does not establish a penalty.
- Should I send reminders first?
- Where practical, remind the client before the deadline and identify the dependency so a later scheduling notice is not a surprise.
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