When you are trying to sell your services on Fiverr, you have to be aware of the scams and traps that you can fall into. Some of these are payment terms and other are Intellectual property rights.
Intellectual property rights
When buying content on Fiverr, there are some copyright considerations to be aware of. Specifically, the logos and other graphics are not yours to use, but rather to sell. You need to make sure you are not using the company’s content for any illegal or unintended purposes, and that you are displaying the content in a way that is not confusing.
You may also want to consider commercial licensing for your work products. This is a good option if you are not interested in claiming intellectual property rights for your work, but want to be able to resell it at a later date. Fortunately, the Fiverr website provides guidelines for this.
For example, you can purchase a commercial rights license to use a voice over. Likewise, you can purchase a commercial rights license for an explainer video. A video explaining how to do something, or how a process works, can be a valuable marketing tool.
Another thing to consider is the copyright assignment clause. If you are a buyer, you will have to read and understand the terms of the agreement.
SEO traps
The ol’ internet has a lot of low cost vendors who have a tendency to offer a tad more than a tad of value. One of the major drawbacks is that most vendors aren’t as transparent as they should be. This is particularly true of SEO and SEM providers who offer the standard array of services. For example, they might offer a backlink service with no real guarantees that it will increase your traffic or rankings. Despite this, the best way to get an up front, honest appraisal of a provider’s services is to ask.
In short, there are no guarantees on how much your website will benefit from a Fiverr SEO package. Nevertheless, if you’re in the market for a top-notch content aficionado, you’ll need to take your time. And, as with any other relationship, be sure to read the fine print. Some vendors will claim to provide a stellar service only to slap you with a one-time payment for an ill-conceived package.
Payment terms
For buying content on Fiverr, you need to be aware of the payment terms. This is because choosing the right payment terms can affect your cash flow and your relationship with your clients.
Choosing the correct payment terms can also help you to avoid the risks of fraud. Payments on Fiverr are generally accepted, but they may be withdrawn by the seller. Using the same payment term will help you to avoid this, and also helps to maintain consistency and cash flow planning. Generally, the payment term used is net days. The net days is the number of days after the invoice date that the payment is expected.
If you’re not sure what payment terms are acceptable, you can call Fiverr Customer Support. They will review your materials and determine if you’re in compliance with the terms. However, Fiverr can’t help you if you’re paying through a different platform.
In addition to the payment terms, Fiverr sellers are required to meet a delivery time. If they do not meet the deadline, they will be notified by the Buyer. Alternatively, the Order will be cancelled.
Fraud / Unlawful Use of Fiverr
Fiverr is one of the biggest platforms for freelance services online. It offers hundreds of gigs for sellers and a big buyer base. However, it also attracts bad actors. Some are trying to scam buyers and others are selling a service they cannot deliver.
The best way to avoid Fiverr scams is to avoid communicating with the sellers outside of the Fiverr platform. Also, don’t give away your private information to other users. If you want to dispute a sale, use the Fiverr dispute resolution tools.
Fiverr’s Terms of Service prohibit certain activities. These include spamming, copyright infringement, fraudulent activity, and targeted abuse. Moreover, Fiverr reserves the right to ban, restrict, or cancel accounts for violating payment terms or other obligations.
As a seller, you must ensure that you have the rights to sell and deliver the services you have listed. You must also be aware of any intellectual property rights you may hold. For instance, you must have a license to use the media or other material you have listed on Fiverr.
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