At Ofreelancer.com, our bid system allows freelancers to submit proposals for projects posted by clients. This Bid Policy explains how bidding works, the rules you must follow, and your responsibilities while using our platform.
1. Who Can Bid
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Only registered freelancers with a verified account can place bids on projects.
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Freelancers must provide accurate information, including skills, experience, and portfolio details.
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Clients posting projects must be verified to ensure a safe and trusted environment.
2. How Bidding Works
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Each project posted on the platform will display relevant details such as scope, budget, and deadline.
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Freelancers can submit proposals, including their bid amount, estimated timeline, and project approach.
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Clients review proposals and select the freelancer they believe is most suitable.
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The bid amount submitted is binding once the client accepts your proposal, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing through the platform.
3. Bid Limits
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Freelancers may have a maximum number of active bids allowed per month, depending on their account level.
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Users must comply with these limits to prevent spam or misuse of the platform.
4. Payment and Fees
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Bids may include service fees, which will be transparently displayed before submission.
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Freelancers are responsible for understanding fees associated with winning a project and completing it successfully.
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Clients are responsible for releasing payment through the secure payment system on Ofreelancer.com.
5. Prohibited Bid Practices
Freelancers must not:
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Submit fraudulent or misleading proposals
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Copy or plagiarize other freelancers’ proposals
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Submit multiple bids for the same project to manipulate the system
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Offer or solicit off-platform payments or work
Clients must not:
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Encourage off-platform payments to bypass fees
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Post fake or misleading projects
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Accept proposals in violation of platform rules
Violation of these rules may result in account suspension or permanent removal from the platform.
6. Communication and Transparency
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All communications regarding bids must occur through the Ofreelancer.com messaging system.
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Freelancers and clients must be honest and transparent in all interactions.
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Misrepresentation of skills, experience, or project requirements is strictly prohibited.
7. Dispute Resolution
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In case of disputes between clients and freelancers regarding bids, we encourage parties to resolve issues amicably.
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If necessary, Ofreelancer.com may intervene according to our Dispute Resolution Policy.
8. Modifications to This Bid Policy
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Ofreelancer.com may update this Bid Policy at any time.
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Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
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Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Bid Policy, please contact us:
Ofreelancer.com
Email: info@ofreelancer.com