Work before being hired

[louisevanwyk]

Hi, I submitted a proposal and got this response. Is this the right procedure? It is not a payment verified (correct terms?) client.

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If I do the work he can just redraw it on his computer sans my watermark, can't he? It sounds like he knows enough since he understands about Pantone colours etcetera. How do I go about rejecting this offer without negatively impacting on my profile?

Kind regards and thank you in advance.

Louise van Wyk

[colettelewis · Accepted solution]

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Louise V wrote:

Hi, I submitted a proposal and got this response. Is this the right procedure? It is not a payment verified (correct terms?) client.

"Hi, are you able to create the logo & (watermark your work) prior of hiring.

It is a simple job. - If yes I will go ahead and send through the Logo for you to model off, the colour pantone & the brands name."

If I do the work he can just redraw it on his computer sans my watermark, can't he? It sounds like he knows enough since he understands about Pantone colours etcetera. How do I go about rejecting this offer without negatively impacting on my profile?

Kind regards and thank you in advance.

Louise van Wyk

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Hi Louise, 

Do not  ever deliver work to a client without a formal Upwork contract in place. Your ratings will not be  impacted in any way if you  refuse the job. 

You ought to report the client, as he or she is clearly asking for free work.