Direct contracts work in the same way as regular projects, but they are projects created exclusively for a specific professional.
The project will only be visible to receive proposals from other freelancers if you select this option.
When the client and the professional have previously worked together, the client will be able to rehire the professional through a direct hire.
Additionally, clients with a Plus plan (or higher)will be able to create direct contracts for Gold, Platinum or Hero freelancers, with whom they have not previously worked.
REMEMBER: 🙂 Clients with the Basic plan can only make direct contracts with professionals they have previously worked with (rehiring).
How do I create a direct hire?
1) The client will be able to enter the professional's profile and select the option "Hire". On the new screen that opens, select the “direct hire” option.
If you previously worked together, client can also rehire the freelancer from the chat window.
2) A page will open, where you must enter all the details of the work to be done, delivery time and value, to create the project:
3) The project will then be created and will appear directly in both profiles (client and professional) as a project with the status "waiting for escrow".
4) Once the security deposit is paid, the project will look like a regular project where you can propose a new deadline, receive deliverables, create extensions, etc.
As the hired professional, how can I refuse a direct hire?
Whether the client has already paid the deposit or not, you can ask us to disassociate you from the project, without affecting your profile or position in the ranking 🙂
If the project has not been paid for, you can request to disassociate at any time. In the case that it is already paid, you can disassociate yourself from it up to 7 days after being hired 🙂
What happens if there are problems with the project and it needs to be cancelled?
In the event that the direct hire needs to be cancelled after the work has started, you may do so through mediation or arbitration, as in normal projects.