<h1>Are Your Rates Negotiable?</h1><p>You can indicate on your profile whether you are open to negotiating your rates. This helps manage client expectations.</p><h2>Setting the Negotiable Flag</h2><ol><li>Go to <strong>Profile Settings > Pricing</strong>.</li><li>Toggle the <strong>Rates Negotiable</strong> switch on or off.</li></ol><ul><li><strong>If ON:</strong> Clients may message you to discuss budget constraints before or after sending a request.</li><li><strong>If OFF:</strong> Clients know your listed rate is firm, which can save you time from dealing with low-ball offers.</li></ul>