Jun 3, 2021 01:10:16 AM by Matthew C
I'm a copywriter, working on UpWork. During a recent prehire call for a writing job, a client asked if I would be able to refer a graphic designer to work on the design side of the job. I know a couple of good designers, but they don't use UpWork.
Q: Is it against the UW ToS for me to suggest the client contact a designer outside of UpWork for their design needs? I would (assuming I land the contract) still be fulfilling the writing contract through UW as usual.
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Jun 3, 2021 06:51:10 AM by Goran V
Hi Matthew,
For now, you can only refer freelancers on Upwork to a job invite or to a client. Referring freelancers that are not on Upwork is not allowed and it is in violation of our TOS. Thank you.
Jun 3, 2021 06:41:48 AM by Alisha H
I believe it would be against UpWork policy, since any client met through UpWork needs to be helped through UpWork as well. Have you considered recommending Upwork to these designers?
Jun 3, 2021 06:58:40 AM by Matthew C
Thanks Alisha - good point, but in this case it's not a major sticking point for the client, so it's probably not worth my time to start recruiting designers to the platform 🙂
I'll just suggest he sources designers through UpWork himself - there's plenty of talent.
Jun 3, 2021 06:51:10 AM by Goran V
Hi Matthew,
For now, you can only refer freelancers on Upwork to a job invite or to a client. Referring freelancers that are not on Upwork is not allowed and it is in violation of our TOS. Thank you.
Jun 3, 2021 06:56:37 AM by Matthew C
Thanks Goran - I figured that was probably the case but worth checking.
Jun 3, 2021 07:22:12 AM by Jennifer R
Matthew C wrote:I'm a copywriter, working on UpWork. During a recent prehire call for a writing job, a client asked if I would be able to refer a graphic designer to work on the design side of the job. I know a couple of good designers, but they don't use UpWork.
Q: Is it against the UW ToS for me to suggest the client contact a designer outside of UpWork for their design needs? I would (assuming I land the contract) still be fulfilling the writing contract through UW as usual.
If the client agrees, you can sub-contract the task and hire the designer. This way you have to pay the Upwork fees for that task as well, but it could be a solution.
Jun 3, 2021 07:32:34 AM Edited Jun 3, 2021 07:32:58 AM by Matthew C
Thanks Jennifer - that seems like a straightforward solution, but I've no desire to be the middle man, especially if issues arise. I think I'm just going to keep it simple - do my bit, and let the client figure out the design side!
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