Open the Project's detail panel on the map — travel fee requests are only available in areas with few Creators nearby
Tap "Apply with Travel Fees" if the button is active
Enter the travel fee amount that covers your costs for this Project
Confirm — your request is logged and reviewed by the Ocus team within 48 hours
Track your request status in the "Travel Fee Requests" tab of the "My Projects" list
Important
✅ Always manage your request from the "Travel Fee Requests" tab.
❌ Do not go back to "Browse", find the Project, and "Claim project" directly.
If you do, a pop-up will appear asking you to assign yourself without travel fees = Confirming this cancels your travel fee request and assigns you to the project at the standard price, without compensation.
If your request is granted, another Creator claims the Project with a lower request OR Ocus makes you a counterproposal, you'll be notified by email at every step
If you receive a counterproposal → accept or decline it directly from the Project page
What happens next:
You accept → you're assigned to the Project at the agreed price (standard price + travel fee). The Project is removed from the map for other Creators.
You decline → you're not assigned. The Project stays available for other Creators. Your travel fee request is closed.
Another Creator accepts first → your counterproposal is automatically cancelled. You receive an email notification.
A counterproposal never expires — it stays valid until you respond or another Creator takes the Project first.
If that doesn't work
Button is greyed out → Creator supply is already sufficient in the area, or you already have a pending request on this Project.
No response after 48 hours → check the "Travel Fee Requests" tab — your request may have moved to a counterproposal.