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Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 30, 2024

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Welcome to GigGenius IT Solutions!

 

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the GigGenius IT Solutions website, located at www.gig-genius.io (the "Site"), and all related services offered by GigGenius IT Solutions ("GigGenius," "we," "us," or "our").

 

1. Acceptance of Terms

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By accessing or using the Site, you ("you" or "user") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access or use the Site.

 

2. Eligibility

 

You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a contract to use the Site.

 

3. Account Registration

 

To access certain features of the Site, you will be required to create an account ("Account"). You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account credentials and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during the registration process and to update your information as necessary.

 

4. Use of the Site

 

4.1. General Use: The Site is a freelance marketplace that connects businesses ("Clients") with freelancers ("Geniuses"). You may use the Site to:

 

  • Clients: Post Gigs, find and hire Geniuses, communicate with Geniuses, and manage projects.

  • Geniuses: Create profiles, apply for projects, communicate with Clients, and receive payments for completed work.

 

4.2. Prohibited Activities: You may not use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms, including but not limited to:

 

  • Violating any local, state, national, or international law or regulation.

  • Infringing upon the intellectual property rights of others.

  • Posting or transmitting any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, hateful, racially or ethnically offensive, or otherwise objectionable.

  • Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity.

  • Interfering with or disrupting the Site or servers connected to the Site.

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site.

  • Collecting or storing personal data about other users without their consent.

  • Using the Site for any commercial purpose other than as expressly permitted by GigGenius.

  • Engaging in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Site.

 

5. User Content

 

5.1. Ownership: You retain all ownership rights to any content you submit to the Site ("User Content"). However, by submitting User Content, you grant GigGenius a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, perform, and display your User Content in any media or format, whether now known or hereafter devised, for any purpose.

 

5.2. Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the User Content you submit to the Site. You represent and warrant that you own all rights to your User Content or have obtained all necessary permissions, licenses, and releases. You are also responsible for ensuring that your User Content complies with these Terms.

 

6. GigGenius Content

 

The Site contains content owned by GigGenius, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software ("GigGenius Content"). GigGenius Content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use GigGenius Content for any purpose other than as expressly permitted by GigGenius.

 

7. Security

 

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account credentials and for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree to notify GigGenius immediately of any unauthorized use of your Account or any other security breach.

 

8. Payment

 

8.1. Payment Processing: GigGenius uses a secure third-party payment processor to handle all payments on the Site. You are responsible for ensuring that your payment information is accurate and up-to-date.

 

8.2. Payment Disputes: Any payment disputes must be resolved between the Client and the Genius directly. GigGenius does not mediate payment disputes.

 

9. Contracts and Transactions

 

9.1. Platform Requirement: All contracts and payments must be made within the GigGenius platform. Any contracts or transactions conducted outside the platform will result in the user's account being banned from the website.

 

9.2. Protection: GigGenius provides a secure platform for Clients and Geniuses to interact and complete projects. However, GigGenius is not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from transactions conducted outside the platform.

 

10. Verification

 

10.1. Geniuses: All Geniuses must submit valid identification documents for verification purposes.

 

10.2. Clients: All Clients must submit proof of business registration for verification purposes.

 

11. Communication

 

Clients and Geniuses are allowed to communicate directly with each other on their preferred chat/messaging platform. However, all official communication regarding project details, deadlines, and payments must be conducted through the GigGenius platform.

 

12. Termination

 

GigGenius may terminate your Account or your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

 

  • Violation of these Terms.

  • Engaging in fraudulent or illegal activities.

  • Failure to pay any fees or charges due to GigGenius.

  • Repeated complaints from other users.

 

13. Disclaimer

 

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. GIGGENIUS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. GIGGENIUS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE.

 

14. Limitation of Liability

 

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, GIGGENIUS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, EVEN IF GIGGENIUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

 

15. Indemnification

 

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GigGenius, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and any third-party information providers to the Site from and against all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 30, 2024

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GigGenius IT Solutions ("GigGenius," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("you" or "user"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website located at www.gig-genius.io (the "Site"), use our services, or interact with us in any other way.

 

1. Information We Collect

 

We collect information that you provide to us directly and information that we collect automatically when you use the Site.

 

1.1. Information You Provide:

 

  • Account Information: When you create an account on the Site, you provide us with personal information such as your name, email address, password, phone number, and company information (if applicable).

  • Project Information: When you post a project or apply for a project, you provide us with information about the project, including its description, budget, and timeline.

  • Communication Data: When you communicate with other users on the Site, we collect information about your communications, such as the content of your messages, timestamps, and recipient information.

  • Payment Information: When you make or receive payments through the Site, we collect your payment information, such as your credit card number, billing address, and bank account information. This information is processed by our secure third-party payment processor.

 

1.2. Information We Collect Automatically:

 

  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the Site, such as the pages you visit, the features you use, and the links you click.

  • Device Information: We collect information about your device, such as your IP address, operating system, browser type, and device identifiers.

  • Location Information: We may collect your location information if you enable location services on your device.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information for the following purposes:

 

  • Provide and Improve the Site: To provide and improve the Site and its features, including account management, project posting, communication, and payment processing.

  • Process Payments: To process payments for services provided through the Site.

  • Communicate with You: To send you important information about your account, projects, and the Site, including updates, announcements, and support messages.

  • Personalize Your Experience: To personalize your experience on the Site, such as showing you relevant projects and recommendations.

  • Prevent Fraud and Abuse: To detect, prevent, and investigate fraudulent or abusive activities on the Site.

  • Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

 

3. Disclosure of Your Information

 

We may disclose your information to third parties in the following circumstances:

 

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, and customer support.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

  • Business Transfers: We may disclose your information in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.

  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of GigGenius, our users, or others.

 

4. Data Security

 

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

 

5. Your Choices

 

You have certain choices regarding your information:

 

  • Account Settings: You can access and update your account information, including your email address, password, and phone number, through your account settings.

  • Communication Preferences: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in any such email.

  • Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.

 

6. Children's Privacy

 

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

 

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on the Site and will notify you by email if the changes are material.

 

8. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us

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