Timecard Desktop and Web Application Overview

The timecard desktop application sits on the seller's desktop and allows them to log their time. They "punch in" when they start, and "punch out" when they are finished. While they are working, the application takes peroidic images of the seller's webcam and their desktop. At any time, the buyer can view these images and verify the seller is working as promised. The buyer selects the seller they want to work with and escrows the funds for the timecard.   The seller installs the desktop timecard application on their desktop (if they haven't done so already. Click here for download information). The seller punches in, and begins work. Click here to see full size   As they are working, the application takes periodic images of their webcam and desktop so that the buyer can verify what they are doing. Click here to see full size   The seller can also take additional images to visually show the buyer progress being made at important milestones. Both buyer and seller can view a weekly overview: Click here to see full size   and detailed daily view: Click here to see full size   From the daily view, the seller can also notate images and/or exclude images from being charged for on the timecard. If the seller forgets to punch in for time, they can also record a manual entry on the weekly time card view. However, the buyer is under no obligation to accept these entries. So this method is only recommended as a "last resort" to sellers. Sellers can also use manual entries to subtract charged time from a timecard: Click here to see full size   Once the timecard period ends, the buyer has 3 days to approve or contest the timecard. If they neglect to do so, the timecard is auto-approved (per the contract). Once it is approved, the coder is credited with the amount in escrow. If the images show evidence of fraud, the buyer can contest the timecard. An arbitrator will review the images and if verified, return funds to the buyer. Sellers who commit fraud receive poor ratings and may also forfeit their account.   If the buyer wants the seller to work more time, they can create a brand new timecard and the process starts again. Note: timecards are only used on pay for time projects. For more information on pay for time (and how it compares to pay for deliverables), click here for buyer information or seller information.