Quick question.

A terms would be not be effective if shown after hiring someone, correct? You wouldn't be able to show someone the terms after being hired, surely?

Thanks.

Thats correct ye.

It depends. Legally, in the *real* world, it would depend if there was a binding contract - that is a contract which outlines the project, agreed terms, agreed dates, and agreed payments, signed by both parties.

If, after this contract is sealed, one party wanted to change any part of the contract (and thus the terms found within), both parties must agree to the new terms... Unless the original terms state that any section of the contract can be altered by whatever party without priorly informing and seeking permission from the other party.

If you don't have a legal bond, well... Then you can do whatever the hell you want and you won't have commited an unlawful act - just an immoral act of bad business.

Seb, if this has been done to you then the best you can do is to post the story on talkfreelance, or wherever you found the person/company, and tarnish their reputation by giving negative feedback.

Originally Posted by Encore It depends. Legally, in the *real* world, it would depend if there was a binding contract - that is a contract which outlines the project, agreed terms, agreed dates, and agreed payments, signed by both parties. If, after this contract is sealed, one party wanted to change any part of the contract (and thus the terms found within), both parties must agree to the new terms... Unless the original terms state that any section of the contract can be altered by whatever party without priorly informing and seeking permission from the other party. If you don't have a legal bond, well... Then you can do whatever the hell you want and you won't have commited an unlawful act - just an immoral act of bad business. Seb, if this has been done to you then the best you can do is to post the story on talkfreelance, or wherever you found the person/company, and tarnish their reputation by giving negative feedback.

No legal contract. I hired him, and have done before. I ask him for one revision and he says "You are aware of the revision policy?"

Not sure what he meant by that. I sent him a blunt email back and got no reply. Hopefully he won't be foolish enough to try and enforce that.