Jan 19, 2021 03:10:59 PM by Sharon C
Hi,
I am new to upwork and wanted to clarify a few issues so that I don't accidentally breach the TOS.
I appreaciate any help.
Thanks.
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Jan 19, 2021 05:12:18 PM by Joanne P
Hi Sharon,
I understand that you have some clarifications about sharing your past work and about having a video call with the client.
For your first question, yes, you can share your external portfolios. Portfolios are an important part of a freelancer’s bidding process to show off their past work and their potential to complete a future project. That is why we are not prohibiting the sharing of external links to personal portfolios or other websites that provide examples of past work. We recognize that some of these links might include contact information and ways to identify and contact you outside of the Upwork platform. When you share these outside links, please remind potential clients to only communicate with you through Upwork until a contract is in place.
As for your concern with video consultation, you are free to use a scheduling tool that does not require the sharing of contact information. You may also use Upwork Messages to discuss and set up an interview. If you need to share screens or do video/voice calls, this feature is already supported in Messages. To learn more, click here.
Jan 19, 2021 05:12:18 PM by Joanne P
Hi Sharon,
I understand that you have some clarifications about sharing your past work and about having a video call with the client.
For your first question, yes, you can share your external portfolios. Portfolios are an important part of a freelancer’s bidding process to show off their past work and their potential to complete a future project. That is why we are not prohibiting the sharing of external links to personal portfolios or other websites that provide examples of past work. We recognize that some of these links might include contact information and ways to identify and contact you outside of the Upwork platform. When you share these outside links, please remind potential clients to only communicate with you through Upwork until a contract is in place.
As for your concern with video consultation, you are free to use a scheduling tool that does not require the sharing of contact information. You may also use Upwork Messages to discuss and set up an interview. If you need to share screens or do video/voice calls, this feature is already supported in Messages. To learn more, click here.