Ask How do you handle a situation where a client cancels a project after you have already put in hours of work?

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It can feel very frustrating when a client cancels a project after work has already started. Time and effort would have been used, and sometimes there is no payment for that part. This situation can make freelancing feel unstable, especially for beginners. Some people use contracts or upfront payments to reduce this risk, but it still happens. When this kind of situation comes up, how do freelancers handle it in a fair and calm way?