Terms of Use

Welcome to {{platform_name}}. By accessing or using our website, marketplace, or any related services, you agree to the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully, as they define your rights and responsibilities while using the platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, browsing listings, posting content, or transacting through {{platform_name}}, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all related policies linked in the footer.

2. Eligibility

You must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Provide accurate information
• Use the platform for lawful purposes only

We reserve the right to suspend accounts that violate these conditions.

3. User Accounts

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activity that occurs under your account
• Ensuring your profile, listings, and communication remain accurate and compliant

We may deactivate accounts that misuse the platform or provide misleading information.

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4. Vendor Responsibilities

Vendors are required to:

• Provide truthful, complete, and non‑misleading listings
• Deliver services professionally and in accordance with agreed terms
• Respect client confidentiality
• Comply with local regulations, certifications, and licensing requirements

Vendors may not post:

• Illegal, harmful, or plagiarized content
• Duplicate or misleading listings
• Spam or irrelevant promotional content

5. Client Responsibilities

Clients must:

• Communicate clearly and respectfully
• Provide accurate project requirements
• Make timely payments for completed work
• Not misuse vendor contact information

Harassment, abuse, or fraud may result in account termination.

6. Payments & Fees

Payments are handled securely through our integrated payment processor. Vendors agree to platform commissions as outlined in our Commissions & Featured Terms page.

We are not liable for payment delays caused by banks, processors, or incomplete payout details.

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7. Featured Listings & Upgrades

Optional visibility upgrades such as Featured plans are governed separately under our Featured Listing Terms. These upgrades enhance visibility but do not guarantee specific outcomes (e.g., hires, sales, or response rates).

8. Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Circumvent the platform to avoid commissions
• Post harmful content or malware
• Attempt to manipulate search rankings
• Create multiple accounts to bypass limits

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9. Intellectual Property

All platform content, branding, and design elements are the property of {{platform_name}}. Users retain ownership of their own listings and submissions but grant us a license to display them on the platform.

10. Disclaimers

{{platform_name}} is a marketplace platform — not an employer, agent, or guarantor of any vendor or client.
We do not guarantee:

• The accuracy of listings
• The suitability of vendors
• The outcome of any contract or project

Use of the platform is at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

We are not responsible for:

• Loss of income
• Missed opportunities
• Disputes between users
• Third‑party failures or outages

Our maximum liability is limited to the amount you have paid to us in the last 12 months.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

• Repeated policy violations
• Fraud
• Abuse
• Chargebacks
• Misuse of the platform

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.14. Contact

For questions about our Terms of Use, contact:
support@{{platform_domain}}