Welcome to HIVE FREELANCERS, an online marketplace that connects clients with freelancers. By using HIVE FREELANCERS, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. These terms and conditions govern your use of our website and services, so please read them carefully.

1. Eligibility

By using our platform, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a contract.

2. Account Registration

To use HIVE FREELANCERS, you must create an account and provide certain information about yourself, such as your name, email address, and password. To access certain features of our platform, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information during the registration process and maintain the security of your account credentials. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

3. Compliance with Laws

You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using our platform, including intellectual property rights, privacy laws, and any contractual obligations. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the Platform does not violate any laws or infringe upon the rights of others.

1. Service Engagements

Our platform allows freelancers to offer their services to clients. Any engagement between a client and a freelancer is solely between them, and we are not a party to such engagements. We do not guarantee the quality, accuracy, or suitability of the services provided by freelancers. Clients are responsible for reviewing freelancers profiles, portfolios, and qualifications before engaging their services.

2. Payments and Fees

Payments for services rendered are processed through our platform. We may charge fees for certain transactions, and you agree to comply with our payment terms and fee structure. Clients and freelancers are responsible for any taxes or fees imposed by applicable authorities related to their transactions.

3. Independent Contractor Relationship

The relationship between clients and freelancers is that of independent contractors. Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between clients and freelancers.

Freelancers who offer their services on HIVE FREELANCERS, responsible for providing quality work and meeting the agreed-upon deadlines. Clients are responsible for providing clear and concise instructions and for being responsive to the freelancer's communications.

1. Project Postings

Clients may post project descriptions and requirements on our platform. You agree that the information you provide is accurate and does not violate any third-party rights. You are responsible for reviewing and selecting a suitable freelancer for your project. Any negotiations, agreements, or disputes between clients and freelancers are their sole responsibility.

2. Communication and Feedback

Clients should maintain professional and respectful communication with freelancers. We encourage clients to provide feedback and ratings for freelancers to help maintain a reliable marketplace. Any feedback or content you provide on our Platform must be truthful, fair, and based on your actual experience.

1. Ownership

All intellectual property rights related to our platform and its content are owned by us or our licensors. You may not use, copy, distribute, or modify any part of our platform without our prior written consent.

All work created by freelancers on HIVE FREELANCERS, the property of the freelancer. Clients are granted a limited license to use the work for the purposes specified in the project agreement.

2. User Content

By submitting any content, including project descriptions, messages, or files, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content solely for the purpose of providing and promoting our Platform.

Use of our platform is at your own risk. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or services provided on our platform. While we strive to provide a secure and reliable platform, we cannot guarantee that our Platform will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

All work created by freelancers on HIVE FREELANCERS, the property of the freelancer. Clients are granted a limited license to use the work for the purposes specified in the project agreement.

We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use or inability to use our platform, including any errors or omissions in the content.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our platform at any time without prior notice, if we believe you have violated these terms and conditions or engaged in any unauthorized activities. We may also remove or modify any content on our Platform without liability.

Our privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information.By using our platform, you consent to our privacy practices as described in the privacy policy.

Any disputes between clients and freelancers are to be resolved through HIVE FREELANCERS, dispute resolution process. HIVE FREELANCERS, reserves the right to suspend or terminate the accounts of any users who violate these terms and conditions.

HIVE FREELANCERS, reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these terms and conditions. Your continued use of HIVE FREELANCERS, after any changes to these terms and conditions constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

If any provision of these terms and conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and HIVE FREELANCERS, with respect to your use of HIVE FREELANCERS, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.