What Projects Are Not Allowed on Indeelancer
Indeelancer is designed for legitimate software and IT projects. To protect buyers, developers, and the platform, some types of projects and content are not allowed.
This page explains:
- Which projects cannot be posted
- What types of content may result in a brief being restricted or removed
- How enforcement works if a rule is breached
Why Indeelancer Restricts Certain Projects
These rules exist to:
These are not judgments about intent or morality. They are practical safeguards.
Project Types That Are Not Allowed
The following categories cannot be posted on Indeelancer under any circumstances.
Adult & Explicit Content
- Pornographic websites or applications
- Escorting or sexual services platforms
- Explicit adult content production or distribution
- Sexual exploitation or non-consensual content
Gambling & Betting
- Online casinos or betting platforms
- Sports betting software
- Gambling-related payment systems
- Sweepstakes or gambling-like mechanics where legality is unclear
Illegal or Restricted Goods & Services
- Drugs or controlled substances
- Weapons or firearms
- Counterfeit goods
- Services that facilitate illegal activity
Financial Scams & Deceptive Schemes
- Ponzi or pyramid schemes
- Investment scams or fraudulent financial products
- "Get rich quick" platforms
- Deceptive financial software
Circumventing Laws, Safeguards, or Platforms
- Software designed to bypass paywalls, DRM, or security controls
- Tools intended to evade law enforcement or regulation
- Projects designed to violate third-party terms of service
Exploitative or Harmful Projects
- Surveillance or stalking tools
- Projects that enable harassment, doxxing, or abuse
- Exploitative scraping or data misuse
- Projects targeting minors or vulnerable groups
Content That May Get a Brief Restricted or Removed
Even if the project itself is legitimate, a brief may be restricted or removed if it includes the following.
Non-Compliant Content
Even if the project itself is legitimate, a brief may be restricted if it includes:
- Explicit or graphic language
- Hate speech or discriminatory requirements
- Requests that encourage unsafe or illegal behaviour
Attempts to Bypass Platform Safeguards
Briefs may be restricted if they include:
- Requests to move communication or payment off-platform
- Instructions to avoid milestone payments
- Attempts to disguise prohibited work
Misrepresentation
Briefs may be restricted if they contain:
- False or misleading descriptions of the project
- Concealing the true nature of the work
- Incomplete disclosures that materially change project risk
What Happens If a Brief Violates These Rules
If a brief or related content does not comply, enforcement actions may be taken.
Actions we may take
- The brief may be restricted, removed, or paused
- Certain account actions may be temporarily unavailable
- Milestone funding may be blocked or reversed where policy violations occur
Enforcement principles
- Applied privately
- Based on platform rules
- Focused on the content, not personal intent
Indeelancer does not publicly label or flag users.
What If You're Unsure or Believe a Decision Was Incorrect?
Not sure if your project is allowed?
- Contact support before posting
- Provide a clear description of the intended work
Believe a restriction was applied in error?
- You may request a review
- Reviews are based on the content submitted
Requesting a review does not guarantee reversal.
Important Clarifications
- Indeelancer is not a legal advisory service
- These rules may change to reflect regulatory or payment-provider requirements
- Posting a brief does not guarantee acceptance or availability of developers
Using clear, compliant briefs is the best way to avoid delays.
For the full platform terms, see our Terms & Conditions and Terms of Marketplace.
Ready to Post a Compliant Project?
Review your brief carefully before posting to ensure it complies with these rules. Clear scope, secure milestones, professional developers.