To disclose or not to disclose (online material) Thread poster: Claudia Alvis
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A few weeks ago, a corporation (direct client) asked me if I could work on a project for them. I had told them that I had translated the literature and parts of a website for a similar company through an agency, but I couldn't show them a sample because of the NDA I had signed for the agency.
After completing a very lengthy, but paid, test translation, this client wants me to work for them. The problem is that they keep insisting on seeing a sample of my previous work. I re-read ... See more A few weeks ago, a corporation (direct client) asked me if I could work on a project for them. I had told them that I had translated the literature and parts of a website for a similar company through an agency, but I couldn't show them a sample because of the NDA I had signed for the agency.
After completing a very lengthy, but paid, test translation, this client wants me to work for them. The problem is that they keep insisting on seeing a sample of my previous work. I re-read the NDA and it's very clear about "disclosing the information included in any document [...]" submitted by the agency.
But the NDA doesn't say anything at all about revealing the name of third-party clients or the material translated by me that is online, and therefore, public. I told my client that I will see what I can do, but before asking the agency I worked with in the first place, I thought of asking this question here. Has anybody been in a similar situation? I haven't even disclosed the name of the company because it wasn't my direct client, but I don't know how to proceed about the website, since it's public information.
I'd appreciate any comments! Thanks.
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| | | | | Ask your previous customer for permission | Jan 17, 2007 |
Since part of your translation was their web site (i.e., a public document), I think they would readily give you permission to point your new customer there.
| | | | Erika Cenefels (X) 
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Hi Claudia,
if they are happy with your sample, I don't understand why they keep asking for references.
If you work for the agency on a regular basis, I would all the more stick to the NDA. I wouldn't risk getting into trouble with them.
Tough decision, though.
Good luck, and let us know how it turns out.
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Claudia Alvis wrote:
A few weeks ago, a corporation (direct client) asked me if I could work on a project for them. I had told them that I had translated the literature and parts of a website for a similar company through an agency, but I couldn't show them a sample because of the NDA I had signed for the agency.
If it is a website, why don't you just give them the URL?
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| A website can be seen by anyone | Jan 18, 2007 |
I think a website is public, and can be seen by anyone. I guess, if the website in question doesn't require a password to access it, there is no reason why you can't give the ULR. It's not as if it was a confidential document (unless it's not online yet...).
But it's always best to ask the agency, as you said.
Regards,
Helene
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