Welcome to the Contra Glossary. This comprehensive guide will introduce you to common terms used on Contra's platform. Whether you're a freelancer, a company looking to hire, or simply interested in understanding our platform, this glossary will help you navigate and understand the terminology we use.

Contra: Contra is an all-in-one platform for freelance work. Contra provides a unified workspace for freelancers and companies seeking to hire, enabling them to connect, initiate projects, sign contracts, transfer commission-free payments, and manage the entire freelance workflow.

Flexible Work: Flexible work refers to a collection of work types that include:

Independent: The term 'Independent' is used to describe individuals who carry out freelance or contract-based work.

Contra Pro: Contra Pro is a subscription service that gives you access to freelancer-focused customizable website templates, priority in search results, and a comprehensive dashboard of analytics to help boost your freelance business and income.

Top Independent: Top Independent is an invite-only network on Contra, made up of the platform's most active and highly recommended freelancers.

Expert Network: The Expert Network is a Contra program that collaborates with companies to identify and promote freelance talent who excel in specific tools and skills. Experts in this network get recognized and listed on both the partner company and Contra’s expert pages, and they receive an 'expert' badge on Contra.

Projects: Projects on Contra are specifically designed to showcase the best of your work and skills.

Services: Services on Contra are opportunities for you to earn by offering your best skills. These are skills that come with a standard price, defined scope of work, and timeline.

Paid Projects: Paid Projects on Contra are projects that involve initiation of proposals and invoices between a client and freelancer.

Proposal: A Proposal on Contra is a comprehensive document sent to clients, outlining the work you're proposing to do and the terms of the agreement.

Milestone Projects: Milestone Projects on Contra are projects that are segmented into multiple checkpoints.

Recurring Projects: Recurring Projects on Contra are projects in which the contractor receives payment on a weekly or monthly basis.

Ongoing Projects: Ongoing Projects on Contra are projects that do not have a specified end date.

One-Time Projects: One-Time Projects on Contra are individual projects that have a defined start and end date.