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Client freelance terms.

1. Introduction
1.1 These Terms and Conditions (“Client Terms”) govern your access to and use of services provided by No Sweat Work Media CC and its affiliates (“No Sweat Work Media”).
1.2 By accessing or using our platform, you (“Client”) agree to be bound by these Client Terms and any related policies.

2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using No Sweat Work Media’s platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms without limitation or qualification.

3. No Sweat Work Media’s Role
3.1 No Sweat Work Media acts as an intermediary, connecting Clients with independent contractors (“Candidates”) for specific freelance engagements.
3.2 No Sweat Work Media is not the employer of Candidates. Any performance issues must be resolved directly between the Client and the Candidate.
3.3 We are not responsible for the accuracy of any Candidate information provided.
3.4 We may amend these Client Terms at any time, with notice.

4. Engagements and Purchase Orders
4.1 All freelance work must be confirmed via a Purchase Order detailing:
Scope of services
Estimated duration
Selected Candidate
Agreed hourly, daily, or monthly rates
Any special conditions
4.2 Candidates have 48 hours to accept or decline a Purchase Order once issued.
4.3 If a Candidate declines, neither party may claim damages or remedies from No Sweat Work Media.

5. Invoicing and Payment
5.1 Fees are based on accepted timesheets submitted by Candidates and must be paid per agreed terms.
5.2 All Fees exclude applicable taxes (e.g., VAT).
5.3 Invoices are issued based on work performed and approved by Clients.
5.4 Candidates are not permitted to invoice Clients directly. All invoicing is managed through No Sweat Work Media.
5.5 Failure to pay invoices on time may result in suspension of services.

6. Timesheets
6.1 Candidates must record hours worked accurately and submit timesheets according to No Sweat Work Media’s specifications.
6.2 Clients have 48 hours to review and either approve or dispute submitted timesheets. If no feedback is received, the timesheet is deemed approved.
6.3 No Sweat Work Media will generate an invoice based on accepted timesheets.
6.4 In case of disputes, No Sweat Work Media will act as the final arbiter.

7. Notice Periods for Ending Engagements
7.1 The following notice periods apply to both Clients and Candidates unless otherwise agreed in writing:
1-week engagement: 1 business day’s notice
2-week engagement: 2 business days’ notice
3-week engagement: 3 business days’ notice
1-month engagement: 5 business days’ notice
Engagements of 2 months or longer: 10 business days’ notice
7.2 Compliance with notice periods is critical to ensure professional project handovers and fair treatment for all parties.

8. Client Responsibilities
8.1 Clients must provide necessary access, resources, and feedback to Candidates.
8.2 Clients must comply with applicable Client Policies and may remove Candidates for policy breaches.
8.3 Gifts or incentives that could influence Candidate performance are prohibited.

9. Candidate Responsibilities
9.1 Candidates are independent contractors and not employees.
9.2 Candidates are responsible for delivering services in a professional manner according to the scope of work.

10. Confidentiality
10.1 Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any non-public information shared.
10.2 Disclosure is permitted only to those with a strict need-to-know or as legally required.
10.3 Confidentiality obligations survive termination of any engagement.

11. Intellectual Property
11.1 Clients retain full ownership of all materials created under an engagement.
11.2 Candidates may not use, reproduce, or distribute Client materials without written consent.
11.3 Copyright for newly created works during the engagement belongs to the Client.

12. Termination
12.1 Either party may terminate an engagement immediately for a material breach not remedied within 14 days of written notice.
12.2 Termination for convenience must observe the notice periods outlined in Section 7.

13. Effects of Termination
13.1 Upon termination, Candidates must return all Client property, materials, and confidential information within 7 days.
13.2 Termination does not constitute unfair dismissal since Candidates are not employees.

14. Relationship Between the Parties
14.1 No Sweat Work Media and the Client act independently and do not form a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship.
14.2 Both parties owe each other a duty of good faith and fair dealing.

15. Client Entity Registration
15.1 To engage Candidates, Clients must register a Client Entity profile with No Sweat Work Media.
15.2 Clients must be legally registered and authorized to bind their entity to these Terms.
15.3 Each Client profile must be unique, and Clients are responsible for maintaining account security.

16. Content Responsibility
16.1 Clients are responsible for all content they upload to the platform.
16.2 Clients must ensure their content does not violate any intellectual property or legal rights.

17. Privacy and Data Protection
17.1 Clients must comply with all applicable privacy laws in handling personal information.
17.2 No Sweat Work Media respects privacy rights and handles data according to applicable legislation.

18. License to Use the Platform
18.1 No Sweat Work Media grants Clients a non-transferable, limited, non-exclusive license to use the platform for legitimate business purposes.

19. Intellectual Property Rights
19.1 All content, branding, and services provided by No Sweat Work Media remain the exclusive property of No Sweat Work Media.

20. Warranties and Disclaimers
20.1 Services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, except where explicitly stated.

21. Limitation of Liability
21.1 No Sweat Work Media’s total liability to Clients is limited to 50% of the total Fees paid in the two months prior to a claim.

21.2 We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

22. Termination of Platform Use
22.1 These Client Terms remain in force until the Client deactivates their account or No Sweat Work Media terminates the relationship.

23. General Provisions
23.1 These Terms will be interpreted fairly, without bias toward either party.
23.2 “Including” means “including without limitation.”