EMPLOYER–FREELANCER TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
PROFYLEE
EMPLOYER–FREELANCER TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
(Ultimate Global Edition – Upwork/Fiverr Level)
Effective Date: [●]
Parties:
Client (Employer): [Name / Company Name]
Freelancer (Service Provider): [Name]
This Agreement is formed between the Client and the Freelancer for a project initiated through the Profyle Works module. Profyle is not a party to this Agreement; it merely provides an intermediary platform.
1. PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement establishes:
- The project scope
- Deliverables
- Timeline
- Payment terms
- Revision policy
- Intellectual property rights
- Confidentiality
- Liability and dispute processes
between the Client and Freelancer.
2. SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)
The parties agree on the following:
- Project title: [●]
- Service description: [●]
- Technical requirements: [●]
- Materials provided by Client: [●]
- Expected deliverables: [●]
- Delivery format: [PDF, code, images, website files, etc.]
- Additional requirements: [●]
Any request outside the defined SOW constitutes additional work and may require separate payment.
3. DELIVERY TIMELINE
- Start date: [●]
- Estimated delivery date: [●]
- Milestones (if applicable): [●]
Freelancer must notify the Client immediately if delays arise.
4. FEES AND PAYMENT TERMS
- Total project fee: [Amount + Currency]
- Payment method: Profyle Wallet / PayTR / Paddle
- Payment schedule:
- (A) Upfront
- (B) Upon completion
- (C) Milestone-based
4.1. Release of Payment
Payment is released when:
- The Client approves the delivery, or
- No dispute is filed within 72 hours after submission.
All payment disputes follow Profyle’s Dispute Resolution Policy.
5. REVISION POLICY
- Included revisions: [●]
- Additional revisions fee: [●]
- Revision delivery time: [●]
Requests outside the agreed SOW count as new tasks.
6. OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
6.1. Freelancer Obligations
- Deliver original, high-quality work
- Complete the project within agreed timelines
- Avoid plagiarism or unlicensed materials
- Maintain professional communication
- Respect confidentiality
6.2. Client Obligations
- Provide clear instructions and necessary assets
- Respond promptly to messages
- Pay for completed work
- Request reasonable revisions
- Respect freelancer’s rights
6.3. Mutual Obligations
- Use only Profyle Message for communication
- Follow Profyle policies
- Treat each other with respect and professionalism
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
Both parties must keep all exchanged information confidential during and after the project.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
By default:
All intellectual property rights transfer to the Client upon full payment.
Exceptions must be explicitly stated.
The parties may alternatively choose:
- Limited License
- Shared Ownership
- Non-Commercial Usage Only
Source files may require additional payment.
9. CANCELLATION & TERMINATION
Either party may terminate the Agreement if:
- Deadlines are exceeded without valid cause
- One party acts in bad faith
- One party violates Profyle policies
If the Freelancer has delivered work and the Client cancels without justification, the payment is not refunded.
10. LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
Profyle is not liable for:
- Quality of work
- Damages, losses, or delays
- Copyright infringement
- Miscommunication
- Non-delivery
- Payment disputes
- Project failure
All responsibility lies solely with the Client and Freelancer.
11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If a dispute arises:
- The parties attempt direct negotiation.
- If unresolved, Profyle’s Dispute Resolution Policy applies.
- Profyle may decide:
- full refund
- partial refund
- payment release
- account sanctions
Profyle’s decision is final and binding.
12. NATURE OF THE AGREEMENT
- This is a legally binding digital contract.
- No physical signature is required.
- Digital acceptance is valid and enforceable.
13. GOVERNING LAW
Unless mutually agreed otherwise:
- Turkey-based users → Turkish Law
- EU users → EU Consumer Law + GDPR
- US users → Delaware/California Commercial Principles
- Others → General Contract Principles + UN E-Commerce Norms
14. CONTACT
📩 [contact@example.com]