1. Introduction
Welcome to CNXION, a specialized freelance marketplace connecting businesses with expert AI and blockchain professionals. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our platform, including all related services, features, and content. By creating an account or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.
2. Account Terms
To access our services, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
Account Requirements:
- You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
- You must provide a valid email address and accurate profile information
- Business accounts must have authority to bind their organization
- You may not transfer your account or share login credentials
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, provide false information, or engage in fraudulent or prohibited activities.
3. Service Usage
For Clients: You may browse service provider profiles, post job listings, review bids, and engage professionals through our platform. You are responsible for clearly defining project requirements, communicating expectations, and honoring agreed-upon terms with service providers. Job postings must accurately represent the work required and offered compensation.
For Service Providers: You may create and maintain a professional profile, submit bids on job postings, and deliver services to clients. You are responsible for accurately representing your skills, experience, and qualifications. You must deliver work as agreed and maintain professional communication with clients throughout the engagement.
All users agree to use the platform for its intended purpose of connecting AI and blockchain professionals with clients seeking their expertise.
4. Payment and Fees
CNXION facilitates secure payments between clients and service providers. Our payment protection system ensures that funds are held securely until project milestones are completed and approved.
- Platform Fees: Service fees may apply to transactions as disclosed during the booking process
- Payment Processing: Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers
- Milestone Payments: Funds are released upon client approval of completed deliverables
- Disputes: Payment disputes must be submitted through our resolution process within 14 days of the transaction
Budget tiers range from entry-level ($250-$750) to professional ($750-$1,500) and enterprise ($2,500+). All fees and commissions are clearly disclosed before any transaction is confirmed.
5. User Conduct
All users must conduct themselves professionally and in accordance with our community standards. The following activities are strictly prohibited:
- Providing false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Circumventing platform fees by conducting transactions outside the platform
- Harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior toward other users
- Posting spam, malicious content, or unauthorized advertisements
- Attempting to manipulate ratings, reviews, or platform algorithms
- Violating intellectual property rights or confidentiality agreements
- Using the platform for illegal activities or purposes
Violations may result in warnings, account suspension, or permanent termination at our sole discretion.
6. Intellectual Property
The CNXION platform, including its design, features, content, and technology, is owned by CNXION and protected by intellectual property laws. Users retain ownership of their original content but grant CNXION a license to display and distribute such content as necessary to operate the platform.
Work Product: Intellectual property rights for work completed through the platform are governed by agreements between clients and service providers. We encourage clear written agreements regarding ownership, licensing, and usage rights before project commencement.
7. Liability and Disclaimers
CNXION provides the platform "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy of user profiles, the quality of services provided, or specific outcomes from using our platform.
Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, CNXION shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.
Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold CNXION harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the platform, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
8. Dispute Resolution
We encourage users to resolve disputes directly through professional communication. If disputes cannot be resolved, our support team can provide mediation assistance.
Governing Law: These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any legal proceedings shall be conducted in the appropriate jurisdiction.
Contact for Disputes: Users may contact our support team to initiate the dispute resolution process. We aim to respond to all dispute inquiries within 48 business hours.
9. Changes to Terms
CNXION reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the platform. We will notify users of material changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
We encourage users to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.