Jun 11, 2020 11:35:17 AM by Michael F
Hi.
I'm attempting to end a fixed-price contract, and I'd prefer not to leave (public) feedback for the freelancer.
It seems like the page is forcing me to leave feedback in order to end the contract - is this a new requirement? Unique to fixed-price?
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Jun 11, 2020 01:42:31 PM by Jennifer M
Michael F wrote:Hi Bojan,
Thanks for the reply, but it didn't quite answer the question.
Is a client required to leave feedback for a freelancer when ending a contract?
Yes, you have to leave feedback when closing a contract.
Jun 11, 2020 01:30:07 PM by Bojan S
Hi Michael,
Please note that by design when a contract is closed both the freelancer and client are asked to leave feedback for each other and share their experiences. Feedback helps freelancers and clients build their reputation on the platform. It’s also useful for others when making decisions on who they want to work with. If at least $1 was paid on the contract, public feedback left on the contract will be shown.
Thank you!
Jun 11, 2020 01:34:06 PM by Michael F
Hi Bojan,
Thanks for the reply, but it didn't quite answer the question.
Is a client required to leave feedback for a freelancer when ending a contract?
Jun 11, 2020 01:42:31 PM by Jennifer M
Michael F wrote:Hi Bojan,
Thanks for the reply, but it didn't quite answer the question.
Is a client required to leave feedback for a freelancer when ending a contract?
Yes, you have to leave feedback when closing a contract.
Jun 11, 2020 05:38:13 PM Edited Jun 11, 2020 10:55:48 PM by Preston H
Michael, you can ask the freelancer to close the contract. If you do that, you will never need to leave feedback.
Alternatively, you can close the contract yourself and leave no written feedback whatsoever. You are NOT REQUIRED to leave any written feedback. You can leave the text area blank, and you can just click 5 on all 6 categories you're asked to evaluate the freelancer in without thinking about it. You are NOT REQUIRED to take any time to consider each category and think of a score. If you click all fives, you can quickly complete the screen and close the contract.
Jun 11, 2020 10:30:24 PM by Petra R
Michael F wrote:
Thanks for the reply, but it didn't quite answer the question.
Is a client required to leave feedback for a freelancer when ending a contract?
The solution is to ask the freelancer to close the contract. That way you don't have to leave feedback.
The party that closes the contract has to leave feedback. The other party can, but doesn't have to.