> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.cashfree.com/docs/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Delay Settlements > Use Cashfree Easy Split delay settlements to hold vendor payouts at the order or vendor level so marketplaces manage risk, returns, and reconciliation flows. You can now delay the vendor settlements by adding delays at different levels. To delay settlements to vendors, you should enable deferred settlements in your account. The Split API has to be called within the schedule option interval, else the entire transaction amount will be credited to you. You can add a delay at two levels: * [Order Split Delay Post Successful Payment](/payments/split/settlements/delay/order-level) * [Defer Settlement](/payments/split/settlements/delay/vendor-level) ## Use cases ### Case 1: E-commerce: multiple sellers in a single order payment ### Case 2: Online appointment booking (Doctor/Consultant) Watch this video to learn how to delay settlements to your vendors using our API