WorknSeek

Terms of Service

    • Effective Date: [Insert Date Here]

      Welcome to WorknSeek, owned and operated by WorknSeek LLC (“WorknSeek,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) form a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “user”) and WorknSeek. By accessing or using our website, platform, or services (collectively, the “Platform”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional guidelines or rules posted on the Platform.

      If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Platform immediately.

    • 1. Eligibility and User Representations

      1.1 Age Requirement

      To use WorknSeek, you must be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). By creating an account or accessing the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet the applicable age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract.

      1.2 Legal Compliance

      You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of the Platform complies with all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to you. You affirm that you are not barred from receiving services under any jurisdiction’s laws.

      1.3 Account Information

      All registration information you submit must be accurate, truthful, and kept up to date. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

    • 2. Platform Purpose and Limited Role

      2.1 Marketplace Function

      WorknSeek provides an online marketplace that connects users seeking services (“Seekers”) with users providing services (“Workers”) or exchanging services/tokens (“Traders”). WorknSeek does not employ, endorse, supervise, or control any user or the quality of services offered. We make no warranties regarding the identity, reliability, suitability, or ability of any user.

      2.2 Third-Party Agreements

      Any contract or agreement for services is solely between users (e.g., between a Seeker and a Worker). WorknSeek is not a party to any such contract and bears no responsibility for any disputes arising from or related to these user agreements.

      2.3 Independent Contractors

      Users act as independent contractors and are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, including tax and labor regulations. Nothing in these Terms or on the Platform creates an employment, partnership, agency, or joint venture relationship between WorknSeek and any user.

    • 3. Token System and Financial Terms

      3.1 WorknSeek Tokens

      All financial transactions on the Platform occur in WorknSeek Tokens (“Tokens”). The purchase, exchange, and withdrawal of Tokens may be facilitated by third-party payment processors, such as Stripe Connect.

      3.2 Token Purchases

      Token purchases are processed via Stripe Connect or other third-party services. By purchasing Tokens, you agree to comply with their terms and conditions. WorknSeek is not liable for any issues arising from the payment processor’s services, including delays, errors, or security breaches.

      3.3 Non-Refundable

      Tokens are non-refundable except where required by law. Once purchased, you assume the risk that Tokens may fluctuate in perceived value or utility. WorknSeek may change Token pricing, availability, or utility at any time without prior notice.

      3.4 Token Withdrawals

      Token withdrawals to your designated account incur a $1 fee and may take up to 7 business days to process. WorknSeek is not responsible for lost, delayed, or failed withdrawals due to incorrect information or issues with third-party financial institutions.

      3.5 Escrow

      Tokens may be held in escrow for active jobs or services. Release of Tokens from escrow is done according to platform tools and policies. WorknSeek has discretion to release or return Tokens in the event of a dispute but assumes no liability for how or when Tokens are ultimately disbursed once the escrow period ends.

      3.6 No Guarantee of Value

      WorknSeek does not guarantee the ongoing value or exchange rate of Tokens. You acknowledge that Tokens may become worthless if the Platform is discontinued or if demand diminishes for any reason.

      3.7 Regulatory Compliance

      You agree that you are responsible for complying with any local laws or regulations regarding the acquisition, holding, or transfer of Tokens, including tax implications.

    • 4. Content Standards and Moderation

      4.1 Prohibited Content

      Users agree not to upload, post, or transmit content that:

      • Is illegal, pornographic, defamatory, hateful, obscene, harassing, or violent.
      • Contains malware, phishing attempts, or malicious links.
      • Violates the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
      • Constitutes spam or unauthorized advertising.

      4.2 Moderation Rights

      WorknSeek reserves the right to remove or block any content or user account at its sole discretion and without prior notice, especially if it violates these Terms or applicable law. We utilize automated tools and human review to moderate content but do not guarantee detection or removal of all prohibited content.

      4.3 Direct Messages

      Content in direct messages (“DMs”) is not actively monitored. However, we reserve the right to investigate and take action on reported violations, including using automated scanning for safety purposes if legally permissible.

    • 5. Copyright and Intellectual Property

      5.1 Ownership of User-Generated Content

      Users retain ownership of any content they create and upload (“User Content”). By posting or uploading User Content, you grant WorknSeek a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to store, display, reproduce, and otherwise use your User Content for Platform functionality, marketing, and promotion.

      5.2 Prohibition of Infringement

      You must not upload or share content that violates the copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights of any third party. WorknSeek does not permit copyright infringement and will respond to valid takedown notices.

      5.3 DMCA (or Equivalent) Takedown

      If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed upon, you may submit a takedown request via our online copyright reporting form, available on our website.

      • Your full legal name and contact information.
      • A description of the infringed work.
      • A description of the infringing content and its URL or user profile.
      • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content is infringing.
      • Your physical or electronic signature.

      Submitting false claims is a violation of these Terms and may result in account termination or legal consequences.

      5.4 Counter-Notices

      If your content was removed and you believe it was done in error, you may submit a counter-notice through the same form, in compliance with applicable laws.

    • 6. Dispute Resolution and User Risk

      6.1 User Disputes

      All disputes between users (e.g., between Seekers and Workers) must be resolved independently. WorknSeek may, but is not obligated, to offer dispute resolution tools. Any decision or assistance provided by WorknSeek is non-binding.

      6.2 Assumption of Risk

      You acknowledge that you assume all risks arising from your interactions with other users or your use of services obtained through the Platform. WorknSeek is not liable for any harm resulting from fraudulent, negligent, or otherwise wrongful conduct of any user.

      6.3 Escrow Decisions

      In the event of a dispute where Tokens are held in escrow, WorknSeek’s determination on the release of Tokens is final and binding to the extent permitted by law. Users waive any claim against WorknSeek arising from such determination.

    • 7. Subscriptions and Premium Features

      7.1 Subscription Plans

      WorknSeek may offer premium features or subscription plans, which could include:

      • Enhanced matching and priority listings
      • Direct access to top-rated users
      • Manual search or video communication capabilities

      7.2 Payment and Renewal

      Subscription fees are non-refundable and will be billed according to the plan you select. WorknSeek reserves the right to modify or discontinue any subscription benefits at any time, with or without notice.

      7.3 Automatic Renewals

      If your plan includes auto-renewal, you authorize us to charge your account for the renewal fees unless you cancel before the current subscription period ends.

    • 8. Intellectual Property of WorknSeek

      8.1 Platform Ownership

      All content, trademarks, logos, designs, and features on the Platform (excluding User Content) are the exclusive property of WorknSeek LLC or its licensors. You may not copy, modify, distribute, reverse-engineer, or create derivative works based on WorknSeek’s intellectual property without our prior written consent.

      8.2 Feedback

      If you provide suggestions or feedback regarding the Platform, you grant WorknSeek the right to use, disclose, and otherwise exploit the feedback without any compensation to you.

    • 9. Third-Party Services

      9.1 Stripe and Other Integrations

      The Platform integrates with third-party services (e.g., Stripe Connect, Google reCAPTCHA). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms. WorknSeek is not responsible for third-party outages, errors, data handling, or security breaches.

      9.2 Links to External Sites

      The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any external sites or content. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk, and their terms and policies govern your use of their services.

    • 10. Indemnification

      You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WorknSeek, its owners, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with:

      • Your use or misuse of the Platform or any services obtained through it.
      • Your breach or alleged breach of these Terms or any applicable law.
      • Your violation of any rights of another user or third party, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
      • Your content, actions, or conduct in connection with the Platform.
    • 11. No Warranties

      THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WORKNSEEK DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

      • MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT;
      • THE ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION;
      • THE AVAILABILITY, RELIABILITY, OR SECURITY OF THE PLATFORM;
      • ANY GUARANTEE THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
    • 12. Limitation of Liability

      1. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WORKNSEEK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR REPUTATION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR THE USE OF THE PLATFORM.
      2. IN NO EVENT SHALL WORKNSEEK’S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU (IF ANY) TO WORKNSEEK IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
      3. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WORKNSEEK WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE PLATFORM WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS.
    • 13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

      These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to them shall be governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State, e.g., Delaware], without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in [Insert Venue] for the resolution of any disputes not subject to arbitration, and you waive any objection to such venue.

    • 14. Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

      14.1 Arbitration Agreement

      Except where prohibited by law, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Platform shall be settled by final and binding arbitration administered by [Insert Arbitration Provider] under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

      14.2 Class Action Waiver

      To the fullest extent permitted by law, all claims must be brought in your individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, consolidated, or representative proceeding. You expressly waive any right to bring a class or representative action.

      14.3 Exceptions

      Nothing in this section prevents you from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent or remedy a violation of intellectual property rights or confidentiality obligations.

    • 15. Termination and Enforcement

      15.1 Termination by WorknSeek

      We may suspend, restrict, or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, for any reason, including violation of these Terms, fraudulent behavior, or legal/regulatory requirements.

      15.2 Effects of Termination

      Upon termination, your right to access or use the Platform immediately ceases. We may, at our discretion, retain or delete any of your User Content. No refunds will be provided for any prepaid amounts or Tokens in your account, unless required by law or expressly stated in these Terms.

      15.3 No Circumvention

      If your account is terminated, you may not re-register or attempt to use the Platform under another account without our prior written consent.

    • 16. Changes to These Terms

      We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting of the revised Terms on the Platform, or as otherwise specified. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of the changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

    • 17. Miscellaneous

      17.1 Entire Agreement

      These Terms, together with any referenced policies (including our Privacy Policy), constitute the entire agreement between you and WorknSeek regarding the Platform and supersede any prior agreements.

      17.2 Severability

      If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

      17.3 No Waiver

      Failure by WorknSeek to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision.

      17.4 Assignment

      You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. WorknSeek may freely assign or transfer its rights under these Terms at its sole discretion.

      17.5 Force Majeure

      WorknSeek shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside its reasonable control, including acts of God, terrorism, natural disasters, or governmental actions.

    • 18. Contact Information

      If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or the Platform, you may contact us at:

      WorknSeek LLC
      [Insert Address]
      [Insert General Contact Email]

      By accessing or using WorknSeek, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to all of these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Platform.

      Last Updated: [Date of Last Update]