Ask Is it against the rules to use a freelance platform just to find clients and then move off it?

[Brendan]

A lot of freelancers think about this at some point, especially after they build a strong relationship with a client. Most platforms have clear terms against moving work outside their system to avoid paying fees, and breaking that rule can get your account flagged or banned. The tricky part is that some clients bring it up first, which puts the freelancer in an uncomfortable position. Have you ever been in a situation where a client asked you to continue working outside the platform?