Use of Engagement Letters while performing work through Upwork

[talyaquick]

Do you utilize engagement letters with your clients through Upwork?  If not, why?  Are the contracts within Upwork typically sufficient to stand in place of a signed engagement letter?

[a_lipsey · Accepted solution]

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Talya Q wrote:

Do you utilize engagement letters with your clients through Upwork?  If not, why?  Are the contracts within Upwork typically sufficient to stand in place of a signed engagement letter?

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I create a specific Scope of Work document that is used with each client, and they agree either by signing or by attaching it to the contract on this Scope of Work. I do this to ensure the client has realistic expectations of what I will do and what they are responsible for. I use the same SOW doc as an addendum to my IRL contracts as well. I find it more important for fixed price work than for hourly work, but I include it for both. 

Whether or not the Upwork contract is sufficient is entirely dependent on your needs.