🛑 Upwork’s Policy Violation — Case Study Notes

1. Off-Platform Payment ka Issue

Case: Client ne Upwork ke bahar payment offer ki.Violation: Upwork ke bahar payment lena policy ke khilaf hai.Result: Account warning ya suspension.Lesson: Hamesha payment Upwork ke andar hi rakho.

2. Contact Share Karna (Before Contract)

Case: Freelancer ne WhatsApp/email contract se pehle share kar di.Violation: Direct contact contract se pehle allowed nahi.Result: Profile restriction.Lesson: Pehle contract, phir contact.

3. Fake Skills ya Experience

Case: Profile mein fake experience add kiya.Violation: Misrepresentation.Result: Permanent ban bhi ho sakta hai.Lesson: Sirf real skills & experience mention karo.

4. Plagiarized Proposals / Profiles

Case: Copy-paste proposals ya portfolio.Violation: Copyright & authenticity rules.Result: Proposal limits ya account action.Lesson: Hamesha original content likho.

5. Multiple Accounts

Case: Ek banda ne do Upwork accounts bana liye.Violation: One person = one account rule.Result: Dono accounts ban.Lesson: Sirf ek verified account rakho.

6. Milestone Manipulation

Case: Kaam deliver kiye baghair milestone release ka pressure.Violation: Unethical practice.Result: Client dispute + account risk.Lesson: Kaam deliver karo, phir milestone request.

7. Circumventing Fees

Case: Client ko bola Upwork fees bachane ke liye bahar kaam karein.Violation: Fee circumvention.Result: Immediate suspension.Lesson: Fees ko accept karo yahi platform ka rule hai.

8. Inappropriate Communication

Case: Rude ya unprofessional language use ki.Violation: Community guidelines breach.Result: Warning / suspension.Lesson: Hamesha professional & respectful raho.

✅ Golden Rules (Quick Reminder)