Bid Policy
1. What is a Bid?
A bid is an offer submitted by a freelancer to complete a posted project at a specific price and timeframe. By placing a bid, the freelancer confirms that they have reviewed the project details and are capable of delivering the work as described.
2. Bid Submission Rules
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Freelancers may submit bids only on projects that match their skills and experience.
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All bids must include a clear proposal, timeline, and total cost.
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Misleading, copied, or irrelevant bids are not allowed.
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Bids submitted outside the platform are strictly prohibited.
3. Bid Fees
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Submitting a bid may be subject to platform fees, depending on the freelancer’s account type or subscription plan.
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Any applicable bid fees are non-refundable once the bid is submitted.
4. Editing or Withdrawing a Bid
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Freelancers may edit or withdraw their bids before the client accepts the offer.
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Once a bid is accepted and a contract is created, the bid can no longer be changed.
5. Client Responsibilities
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Clients are responsible for reviewing bids carefully before accepting any offer.
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Clients should communicate clearly about project requirements, deadlines, and expectations.
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Accepting a bid indicates agreement with the freelancer’s proposal, price, and delivery terms.
6. Prohibited Bidding Behavior
The following actions are strictly forbidden and may result in account suspension or termination:
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Spam or automated bidding
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False qualifications or portfolio samples
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Attempting to move communication or payment outside the platform
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Bidding with no intention to complete the project
7. Dispute Handling
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Any disputes related to bids, pricing, or project scope must be handled through the platform’s dispute resolution system.
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The platform reserves the right to review bid activity to ensure fair use and transparency.
8. Policy Enforcement
We reserve the right to:
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Remove bids that violate this policy
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Limit bidding privileges
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Suspend or permanently ban accounts that repeatedly violate bidding rules
9. Policy Updates
This Bid Policy may be updated at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the latest version of the policy.