> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Project Offboarding

> What transpires upon the conclusion of your project and the procedures involved in offboarding— including causes such as policy violations or performance issues.

<Note>
  This page elucidates the concept of offboarding at Mercor, delineates the anticipated procedures upon the conclusion of a project, and specifies the circumstances leading to removal from a project.
</Note>

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## 1. Project Ended

**What it means**

* Your contractual engagement has formally concluded.
* Access to project tools, such as Slack and Airtable, will be revoked shortly thereafter.

**What to do next**

* Please submit your final hours and deliverables prior to the established deadline.
* Please anticipate your payout according to the standard schedule.
* If you're using Stripe for the first time, your payout may be subject to a mandatory seven-day hold.
* Maintain your Mercor profile and keep it up to date — you will continue to be eligible for new listings and offers.

<Tip>
  Project terminations occur due to various reasons, including completion, scope alterations, or budget constraints. They do not affect your standing unless associated with fraudulent activity or performance issues.
</Tip>

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## 2. Policy Violation

<Warning>
  Conduct that violates Mercor's policies — such as falsifying work, misusing AI, or sharing confidential material — may result in payment being withheld and removal from the project.
</Warning>

The behaviors we monitor and the full consequences of a violation are defined in our [Account Security and Conduct](/policies/account-security-conduct) policy. Depending on the severity and frequency of the conduct, a violation may lead to payment reductions or reversals, removal from projects, and, in the most serious cases, suspension of platform access.

<Card title="Account Security and Conduct" icon="shield-halved" href="/policies/account-security-conduct">
  How and why we monitor on-project activity, the behaviors we review, and the consequences of a violation.
</Card>

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## 3. Performance Offboarding

**Signals:**

* Delayed submission of deadlines.
* Substandard work or the necessity for multiple revisions, coupled with a deficiency in communication or responsiveness.

**Remedy (if applicable):**

* Your Project Lead may initiate a **trial sprint** with specific expectations and timelines.
* If improvements are not observed, the project team reserves the right to terminate your contract.

<Tip>
  We highly encourage establishing feedback loops. If there is any uncertainty regarding your performance, please consult your Project Lead or seek clarification at an early stage.
</Tip>

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