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UpFlo protects contact before opening it.

Startup, talent, then both together. UpFlo connects startups with strong freelance sales talent. One simple rule: protect both sides before opening contact.

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No bypass
No poaching
Non-solicitation
Confidentiality
No bypass
No poaching
Non-solicitation
Confidentiality

The journey

The protected mission path, step by step

  1. BothKey step

    The account protects the introduction

    Startup and talent accept the Terms when creating their account. They cover non-circumvention, non-solicitation, non-poaching, and confidentiality.

    No bypassNo poachingNon-solicitationConfidentiality

    UpFlo records the accepted version, date, and useful technical evidence. This is not a mission contract.

  2. The startup

    Posts its mission

    It describes its sales need. Its name stays hidden from talent, to avoid cold outreach.

  3. The talent

    Applies anonymously

    The talent applies with a masked profile: skills and experience are visible, the identity stays hidden for now.

  4. The startup

    Shortlists and opens contacts

    The startup selects the profile. Identities and contact details appear immediately on both sides.

    If an account has not accepted the current terms, contact details stay locked until the update is accepted.

  5. The startup

    Sends the mission contract

    After the exchange, the startup proposes the terms: price, timeline, mission type and payment terms.

    The contract is frozen when sent: amounts and terms can no longer change behind anyone's back.

  6. The talent

    Accepts or declines

    The talent signs the contract, declines it, or requests an adjustment. The ball stays in their court.

  7. BothKey step

    The mission starts

    The mission contract carries both signatures. The collaboration is officially underway.

    One mission-contract PDF combines both signatures. Each side keeps a timestamped copy.

And then

Secure payment

This is how UpFlo makes a living.

  1. 1

    The talent delivers the expected result and submits mission proof (a write-up, deliverable, or useful link).

  2. 2

    The money is already held in escrow at Stripe: it does not move until the mission is validated.

  3. 3

    The startup confirms the mission proof matches the expected result.

  4. 4

    The payment is released to the talent; UpFlo fees are deducted along the way.

FAQ

FAQ

Is it free to post and apply?

Yes. Posting a mission and applying do not trigger immediate payment. The startup pays when it funds a mission.

When does the mission start?

It starts when the mission contract is accepted and the startup pays on UpFlo.

When do contact details open?

After preselection, when both accounts have accepted the current terms. Before that, identities and contact details stay masked.

What do the account terms cover?

The account terms cover non-circumvention, non-solicitation, non-poaching, confidentiality, and payment through UpFlo.

Next action

Post a protected mission.

Contact opens at preselection when both accounts are up to date.

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