Does Abroadocs contact providers?

Only when you ask. Nothing is sent when a list appears. Providers on your shortlist don't know you are considering them until you, or we at your request, write to them.

• If you press Ask for quotes, we write to the providers you tick, from our own address, signed by a named person, after you have seen every draft and agreed to one sentence. The message describes the job and never names you or your organisation — see Asking providers for quotes and What the provider sees. One message and, if nobody answers, one reminder; never more.
• If you don't, Copy quote request and Open email app are the only ways a message leaves, and both need you to press send in your own email.
• We never attach or share your documents, and never pass your details to a provider until you choose one and ask us to introduce you.

During the pilot, sending from our address is switched on step by step; until it is live for your account, the button tells you so and the copy button works as always.