Dec 15, 2023 11:03:46 AM by Clark K
I got a text from a client I last worked for on Upwork in 2018. He has a new project he would like me to look at. It used to be that if you have had a relationship with a client on Upwork for over two years you could work with them outside of Upwork without violating the TOS, but now you have to pay a conversion fee. Does this apply to any former client, even one last heard from 5 years ago?
Dec 15, 2023 11:08:37 AM by Shane G
So he sent you a text to your phone, did not initiate the contact to you here on Upwork. I would say, but let's wait for others to chime in :-). That since it's been 6 years if he contacts you not from Upwork, you would okay to work with him and charge him anyways you like, via Paypal etc. I'm sure a community manager will respond to this thread with accurate info.
Dec 15, 2023 11:23:03 AM by Wassim T
Hi Clark,
You are fine to communicate and work with this client off-platform since it's past the non-circumvention period (2 years from the moment of your first contract with the client).
Dec 15, 2023 11:27:34 AM by Shane G
WOW, 800K earnings, Great Job 😂. @Clark Yes no conversion fee's I would say they are now your client. But still, be best to wait for the community manager to respond.
Dec 15, 2023 01:44:52 PM by Wassim T
Thank you, Shane. You're doing a great job there too. Keep it up.
Dec 15, 2023 01:01:46 PM by Mykola A
Yes. 2 years from your first work with client. Dont matter if job running or break taken.
Dec 15, 2023 05:54:26 PM Edited Dec 15, 2023 06:03:18 PM by Radia L
Yes, even after two years, now there's still a conversion fee of $1. They implemented this a few months ago IIRC.
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