Ask Is there a rule about what happens to ongoing contracts when a freelance platform shuts down or merges?

[Edward22]

Not many people think about this until it actually happens to them. When a platform closes or gets acquired by another company, active contracts can be left in a very uncertain place. Some platforms have terms that explain what happens to payments in progress or work that has not been finalized yet, but these terms are often buried in documents most users never open. It is one of those risks that comes with building your income on a third-party platform. Has your platform ever communicated what would happen to your contracts in a situation like that?