Is TFY a recruitment platform?
No. TFY is not a recruitment platform.
TFY is a global corporate social responsibility platform partnering with socially responsible businesses to provide virtual projects and contract jobs to people in disadvantaged position or people willing to work remotely.
We are solely a marketplace for Members and Partners to interact. We do not search for, select or introduce Members and Partners to each other. As a result, we are not regulated under employment law and in the UK the Employment Agencies Act 1973 and the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 or other employment agency laws do not apply to us.
What is TFY?
TFY is a global corporate social responsibility platform partnering with socially responsible businesses to provide virtual projects and contract jobs to people in disadvantaged position or people willing to work remotely.
We are solely a marketplace for Members and Partners to interact. We do not search for, select or introduce Members and Partners to each other. As a result, we are not regulated under employment law and in the UK the Employment Agencies Act 1973 and the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 or other employment agency laws do not apply to us.
Will I receive referal bonus ?
Yes. You will receive EUR 20 in terms of fee waiver after your referee completes a virtual project / contract .
What do Members do?
Members can work on virtual projects or contracts provided by the Partners of TFY.
Participation in projects is always at discretion of the Partners of TFY.
How often will I be invited to virtual projects and/or contract jobs ?
The invitation to projects is at the discretion of the Partners of TFY.
Some members might be invited more often than others subject to skills, experience, etc.
Will the Group and profile information be visible to everyone?
No. We will keep all your information confidential. It will be visible to TFY and its Partners only.
It will not be visible to the other members or broad public.
What happens after I accept a virtual project/ contract job invitation?
The Partner will provide details about the virtual project / contract job. You will be expected to stay in touch with the representatives of the Partner untill the virtual project/ contract job is completed.
What are the TFY Terms & Conditions of Members?
The Terms and Conditions ( a link) are a buinding contract between TFY, its Members and Partners.
They have been designed to protect the interests of the Members and Partners of TFY.
Will TFY sell my personal information?
No. TFY will not sell your personal information to third parties. However, TFY reserves the right to send you information about campaigns jointly organized with the Partners of TFY.
Can I provide both bank and e wallet account?
Yes, you can provide both. However, you have to specify a default payment account.
My payment account has changed. How do I edit my payment information?
Please visit Member Profile/ Settings/ Payment Account Section and update the Payment Account information or add a new Payment Account.
Can I work with other organizations if I become a member of TFY?
Yes. You can work with other organizations if you become a Member of TFY.
If I have an existing relationship with a Partner of TFY prior to accepting a virtual project / contract job via TFY, can I continue my relationship with the Partner?
Yes. You can continue your relationship. Only the relationships entered into via the TFY Platform are subject to the Terms& Conditions of TFY and are to be continued via the TFY Platform.
What is bank transfer?
Bank transfers are used by the general public, businesses and banks in order to move money from one account to another account. Such transfers previously had be completed within a bank branch but the rise of internet banking now means that individuals can carry out bank transfers themselves. The speed of a bank transfer depends upon the method being used and the amount of money that is being transferred. A person will sometimes transfer money between their own bank accounts; these accounts may be at the same bank or at a different bank. Bank transfers are regarded as one of the safest way of moving large amounts of money from one bank account to another bank account.
It’s fast. Which means that payments usually arrive the same business day.
It’s flexible. You can move money, pay bills and set up payments 24 hours a day.
It’s safe, as long as you use the right payment details.
More information is available on:
Is TFY NGO?
No. TFY is not NGO. TFY partners with NGO to provide opportunities to people in a disadvantaged position.
How can I refer a friend or peer?
By clicking the Referal button. You can find the Referal button on your Member Profile.
Can everyone become a member?
The membership with TFY is subject to approval. We check the the information provided by applicants, their Linkedin profiles, etc.
TFY reserves the right to reject an application if we have reasons to believe that the data provided by the applicant is incorrect or misleading.
Who are the Partners of TFY?
The Partners of TFY are socially responsible businesses and NGO.
Why do I need to specify a Group?
The mission of TFY is to provide virtual projects and contract jobs to those who need them the most and especially to people who have no choice but working from home. We pay special attention to people in a disadvantaged position and do our best to provide them with suitable opportunities. Some of our Partners's sustainability strategies might require information about members in a disadvantaged position so they can create virtual projects or contarct jobs addressing their specific needs. Due to this reason it is mandatory to specify a Group. The information will be kept confidential and visible to TFY administrators and Partners only. TFY will not sell, publish or otherwise transmit information about the specified Group prior to obtaining Member's written consent.
Can I browse other members profiles?
No. The member's information is kept confidential and visible to TFY and its Partners only.
I just completed my first virtual project / contract job. What happens next?
Once you complete your virtual project/ contract job, and the completion has been confirmed by the Partner, you can proceed with the Payment Request via the Payments screen.
Does TFY keep my information confidential?
TFY keeps your information confidential. The specified Group is kept strictly confidential and displayed to Partners only. TFY will not sell, publish, transmitt or otherwise disclose Member information prior to obtaining the written consent of the Member.
How am I paid?
After completing a virtual project / contract job, Members log into the Payments section of the Member Profile to create a Payment Request and submit an invoice. Members can choose to be paid either via bank account transfer or via electronic payment into their e wallet account. Payments are verified and executed in batches twice per month. TFY does not charge transaction processing fees. However, our payment service providers may do so.
Can I direct a payment to my company?
Yes. TFY can execute payments in the name of your company. If you would like your payments to be executed to your company you have to provide a letter of authorization confirming payments are authorized to be paid to your company on behalf of your work with TFY. The letter of authorization is to be signed by a company representative.
Additional information is required if your company is incorporated in the US. We will need a signed copy of your company’s W9 and a letter of authorization confirming your payments are to be paid into your company account on behalf of your work with Transformify LTD.
Once we have the above mentioned information, Transformify LTD will create payment account on your behalf.
Am I taxed on the projects I complete?
TFY does not withhold tax from payments to most Members. TFY issues 1099s to US–based Members who have been paid USD 600 or more in a calendar year. Your 1099s will be mailed to the e mail address listed in your profile.
If I work on a virtual project/ contract job with a Partner of TFY can I negotiate further virtual projects/ contact jobs/ extensions directly with the Partner?
No. All further virtual projects/ contract jobs/ extentions with Partners of TFY should be arranged via the TFY Platform.
What is a Prepaid Card linked to an e wallet?
It is a Prepaid Card linked to an e wallet account opened with a Payment Services Provider such as Optimal Payments or Skrill. TFY will transfer your payments into the e wallet account if specified as Payment account on your Member Profile. The Prepaid Card will provide access to the funds in your e wallet account at any time. You can withdraw cash on ATM, pay online, etc.
Another advantage of the e wallet is that you can receive payments from any Partner in any of the supported currencies into your e wallet account. The payment Services Provider will convert the payment into the currency of your e wallet account.
More information is available on:
https://www.skrill.com/en/personal/skrill-prepaid-mastercard/
http://www.optimalpayments.com/our-business/products-services/our-prepaid-expertise