Leaving the Upwork platform permanently isn't what bothers them[1]; they're worried more about the while loop where you: * Obtain a lead on Upwork * Request m

Leaving the Upwork platform permanently isn't what bothers them[1]; they're worried more about the while loop where you: * Obtain a lead on Upwork * Request moving off of Upwork to avoid fees * Do subsequent payments through Paypal or similar. In this case, you aren't moving off the platform entirely and banning you will hurt your lead generation. [1] At least in the context of this specific case.