Waiting for payment on a long-running contract can be frustrating, especially when the client seems to go quiet after the work is done. Many platforms do have auto-payment rules or contract completion timelines built in to protect freelancers from this kind of delay. Some platforms allow clients to keep contracts open indefinitely unless the freelancer requests closure. It raises a fair question about how much protection freelancers actually have when a client stalls. What has your experience been with getting contracts closed and payment released on time?