Accepted the offer. And it wasn't necessary. How to be?

Question

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Hello. Accidentally accepted an offer with an hourly job. I accepted it in a hurry, because I thought it was an invite. I talked with the client, I realized that I would not meet the deadlines and the work did not suit me. How to cancel it all. What would not affect the rating? Thank you.

Answer 1

IMHO, the cancellation of the contract almost immediately after acceptance and without payments in the JSS calculation formula does not affect critically.
But to know for sure - check with technical support, they will better orient you.

Answer 2

Hello, as an option, I would try to delegate to someone who can do it and you will pump the skill and make it useful for the client.