Article 1 — Parties, Scope, and Per-Minute Billing

This agreement governs remote freelance services between the Client (Recipient) and the Freelancer (Provider). A defining feature of this contract is per-minute billing: the platform's session clock tracks active working time with precision. Both parties can see the live clock during sessions; the Provider may pause the clock for breaks and must notify the Client of pauses exceeding 5 minutes. The agreed per-minute rate, the session start time, and the session end time are all recorded on the blockchain-anchored platform ledger, creating an immutable record of billable time.

The scope of services is defined in the project brief, uploaded to the platform before the session begins. If the scope changes materially during a session, the Provider may pause the clock and request scope confirmation from the Client before continuing. This protects both parties: the Client against uncontrolled cost growth, and the Provider against scope creep for which they are not compensated.

Article 2 — Deliverables and Quality

The Provider agrees to deliver work of professional quality appropriate to the stated brief. Deliverables are uploaded to the platform's secure delivery system upon completion; the Client has 48 hours to review and either accept or request revisions. Revisions must be specific and within the original scope. Up to two rounds of revisions are included in the quoted time; additional revision rounds are billed at the standard per-minute rate with a new session clock. Acceptance by silence: if the Client does not respond within 48 hours of delivery, the deliverable is deemed accepted and final payment is released.

Article 3 — Confidentiality and Work Rights

The Provider agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all Client information encountered during the project. Work produced under this contract that is specifically commissioned (not pre-existing material) transfers to the Client upon full payment, unless the parties have agreed to a different licensing arrangement in the project brief. The Provider retains the right to reference the project type (not its content) in their portfolio, unless the Client has specified confidentiality in the project brief. Pre-existing tools, frameworks, and libraries used by the Provider remain under their original licenses.

Article 4 — Payment, Escrow, and Disputes

Payment for each session is held in WikiDeal's platform escrow upon session start. Funds are released to the Provider upon Client acceptance (explicit or by silence after 48 hours). If a dispute is raised, funds remain in escrow until the arbitration panel issues a decision. Neither party can access escrowed funds during an active dispute. The per-minute billing model is designed to minimise payment disputes: the time record is objective and immutable.

Article 5 — Termination and Continuity

Either party may terminate this agreement with 48 hours' written notice via the platform. Compensation for work completed to the point of termination is calculated based on the time clock record and paid from escrow. If the Client terminates mid-project, the Provider is compensated for all completed time. If the Provider terminates mid-project without reasonable cause, the Client may request a partial refund for work that must be redone. "Reasonable cause" includes non-payment, scope changes without agreement, and abusive communication — all documented automatically by the platform's communication record.