Should the cash discount be deducted from the craftsman's invoice or not?

Stupid question, but is it generally allowed to deduct 2% discount from every craftsman's invoice, even if it is not explicitly stated on the invoice?

Of course not.

But you can try.

- on the order confirmation, with payment of 70% before work begins and payment of the remaining amount immediately - payment without deduction, we grant you a 3% discount.

I clearly read there 3% discount on the 70% down payment and no discount on the remaining payment. It can still be interpreted that the discount on the down payment lapses if the remaining payment is not made immediately.

I clearly read 3% discount on the 70% down payment and no discount on the remaining payment. One could also interpret that the discount on the down payment lapses if the remaining payment is not made immediately.

I rather read that the discount applies to both if paid immediately upon due date.

It would also be unusual to have two payment terms for one order.

But nothing happens anyway. In case of doubt, there will just be a supplementary demand.

Don't get me wrong - of course I also take the discount. Just only once on the total amount, right at the end.

Ah ok I think I understand now what you mean [emoji4]

Ah ok I think I now understand what you mean [emoji4]

Whereas that assumes that you have also made all partial payments within the discount period.

But nothing happens. If necessary, a supplementary claim will be made.

If my interpretation is also that of the invoice issuer, immediate payment of the remaining balance is a condition for the discount on the down payment. Then this discount deduction would be void if a part of the claim is not settled with the remaining payment.