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Can a Freelancer Cancel a Contract on UpWork?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 9:53 pm

As a freelancer, you’re in control of the projects you take on. You can also end a project at any time if you’re no longer interested or available to work on it. UpWork’s Terms of Service allow freelancers to cancel a contract for any reason, as long as they follow a few simple steps.

PRO TIP: If you are considering cancelling a contract on Upwork, please be aware that this may result in a negative feedback score and may limit your ability to find future work on the platform.

Here’s what you need to do if you want to cancel a contract on UpWork:

First, you’ll need to send a cancellation request to your client through the UpWork platform. This request will go into a queue, and the client will have three days to respond.

If the client doesn’t respond within three days, the contract will be automatically canceled and both parties will be notified. At this point, any funds that have been escrowed will be released to the freelancer.

If the client does respond within three days, they’ll have the option to cancel the contract or keep it active. If they choose to keep the contract active, then no further action is required and the freelancer can continue working on the project.

Canceling a contract on UpWork is simple and straightforward, as long as you follow the proper steps. First, you’ll need to send a cancellation request through the platform.

If your client doesn’t respond within three days, the contract will be automatically canceled. However, if your client does respond within three days, they’ll have the option to cancel or keep the contract active. Overall, canceling a contract on UpWork is an easy process that gives freelancers full control over their projects.

Kathy McFarland

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