If a freelancer is not performing well enough for full payment. Instead of canceling a contract, clients can request a contract reduction, adjusting the size and budget while making the freelancer receive fair compensation for completed work is far better than canceling a contract for both clients and freelancers as it will negatively impact your freelancer score.
Contract Reduction
- Both the client and the freelancer can request a reduction in the contract size.
- If both parties agree, the contract amount will be reduced, and the client will be credited the difference.
- The service fee will not be reduced when a contract is reduced.
Contract Reduction better than Cancellation
- For Clients Instead of canceling a project outright, they can pay only for the work completed. This will make sure freelancers are compensated while clients avoid any disputes.
- For Freelancers Canceled contracts negatively impact a freelancer’s score. By accepting a reduced contract, they avoid penalties while still earning some payment for the work they have done.
- A reduction keeps professional relationships intact, avoids disputes, and maintains a smooth transaction history.
Please note if you wish to increase the contract size, simply create a new contract for the additional work.
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