Will it be possible to test the platform before the official launch? If there is access, then it will be possible to determine if there are errors in the development.
Most projects will let you beta test their site cause that helps them cut down on hiring actual testers and use people are cheap or rather free labour
If the team were wise enough then this could be their actions. This will help them to save some of their budget because instead of hiring some technical workers, better to choose of what you have been pointed out.