Jul 27, 2020 11:51:02 AM by Veena T
Solved! Go to Solution.
Jul 27, 2020 03:41:41 PM by Bojan S
Hi Veena,
All conversations before a contract is started must be through Upwork Messages, where you can send messages, have video calls, and more. A client or freelancer may only share an email address if it is for the sole purpose of giving the other party access to a system that allows them to scope the project in advance. This allows freelancers to review a project prior to a contract so they can determine if they have the needed skills, how many hours it will take, etc. Please see this article for more information about sharing of contact and other information.
Jul 27, 2020 03:41:41 PM by Bojan S
Hi Veena,
All conversations before a contract is started must be through Upwork Messages, where you can send messages, have video calls, and more. A client or freelancer may only share an email address if it is for the sole purpose of giving the other party access to a system that allows them to scope the project in advance. This allows freelancers to review a project prior to a contract so they can determine if they have the needed skills, how many hours it will take, etc. Please see this article for more information about sharing of contact and other information.
Jul 28, 2020 04:13:53 AM by Sarah B
Veena, you should be aware that writing paid reviews for Amazon products is against the ToS, so if that's a part of this job, I'd avoid it.
Jul 28, 2020 04:31:44 AM Edited Jul 28, 2020 05:54:23 AM by Bojan S
Hi Sarah, thanks so much for the heads up. This is the job posting:
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Wondering if you could please help me identify if this would qualify as me violating Upwork’s ToS?
Thanks again for your previous insight!
Jul 28, 2020 05:37:54 AM Edited Jul 28, 2020 05:54:50 AM by Bojan S
Honestly, I can't say for sure. It seems fishy to me. It seems you will be paying shipping(?), and the only money coming in is just what will cover the cost of the product and fees.
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I hope someone more knowledgeable chimes in. The client should pay you up front before you make any purchases, are they willing do that?
Jul 28, 2020 07:02:15 AM by Preston H
Sounds like a scheme, not a job.
A scheme that only benefits the client and puts the freelancer at risk of losing her accounts.