Learn the difference between exclusive and non-exclusive agency members — how payments, Connects, and proposal branding work for each type.
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What's an exclusive agency member?
Exclusive members work only as part of the agency. This is the most common type of agency relationship. As an exclusive agency member:
- Your profile and proposals are branded with the agency to make the agency’s part in the work relationship clear to clients
- We pay out all contract payments to the agency, not you. They will then pay you directly
- You will not have to purchase or be able to purchase Connects as you will use agency Connects to submit proposals
What's a non-exclusive agency member?
Non-exclusive members can be hired on their own or as part of an agency. As an non-exclusive agency member:
- You have the option to submit proposals as an individual freelancer or as an agency member
- When the contract is through an agency, the agency gets any payments and then pay you. For your individual freelancer contracts, you are paid directly
- You can purchase and use Connects on your individual account, but not as part of the agency (the agency will have its own Connects).