A contract is an agreement between the expert (job applicant) and the client (job poster) to work on a specific job, either on a fixed-price or hourly basis. It outlines the expectations, deliverables, and payment terms for the work you’ll be doing.
Why is it Important?
Having a contract means:
- Both expert and client agree on what needs to be done, how it will be done, and how expert will be paid.
- Your payments are protected, whether it’s tied to milestones for fixed-price jobs or hours worked for hourly jobs.
- It creates a clear workflow so you know when to submit work, log hours, or wait for funding before starting the next milestone.
How Does It Work?
- Client sends an offer after reviewing the expert’s proposal.
- Expert reviews and accepts the offer, and the job becomes an active contract.
- Expert starts working based on the contract type:
- For fixed-price contracts, expert will submit work for each funded milestone.
- For hourly contracts, expert will log their hours and it will be submitted weekly.
- Payments are released to expert upon approval (or automatically after a set time) according to the contract terms.
Your Security on Mereka.io
Every job contract ensures your payment is held securely in escrow (for fixed-price jobs) or processed weekly (for hourly jobs). This gives you peace of mind that the work will be rewarded once completed.
That’s it! A job contract keeps everything professional, clear, and protected for both expert and client. If you have questions about your contracts, feel free to contact us anytime.