Effective Date
This Enterprise Services Agreement (“Agreement” or “ESA”) governs the relationship between Chekpros.com (“Chekpros,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) and enterprise customers, corporations, institutions, organizations, agencies, government entities, business clients, and other commercial customers (“Customer,” “Enterprise Customer,” “Client,” “you,” or “your”) utilizing Chekpros and its related services.
This Agreement supplements the Terms and Conditions, User Agreement, Privacy Policy, Data Processing Agreement, Fees and Charges Policy, Trust & Safety Policy, Employer Hiring Policy, and all other applicable policies maintained by Chekpros.
By executing an order form, creating an enterprise account, purchasing enterprise services, or otherwise utilizing enterprise offerings, the Customer acknowledges that it has read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by this Agreement.
- Purpose of This Agreement
Chekpros provides a technology-enabled marketplace and workforce platform connecting organizations with freelancers, agencies, consultants, contractors, and independent professionals.
This Agreement establishes:
- Enterprise service terms
- Rights and obligations of the parties
- Service expectations
- Payment obligations
- Confidentiality requirements
- Data protection responsibilities
- Intellectual property provisions
- Risk allocation
- Security standards
- Dispute procedures
The purpose of this Agreement is to facilitate secure, professional, and scalable enterprise relationships.
- Definitions
“Services”
Means products, features, solutions, tools, subscriptions, consulting services, and platform functionalities provided by Chekpros.
“Customer Data”
Means information submitted by or on behalf of the Customer.
“Users”
Means employees, contractors, representatives, or authorized personnel using the Services on behalf of the Customer.
“Professional”
Means freelancers, consultants, contractors, agencies, and service providers available through the Platform.
“Order Form”
Means any proposal, quotation, subscription order, statement of work, purchase order, or written agreement specifying commercial terms.
- Scope of Services
Enterprise services may include:
- Talent acquisition solutions
- Freelancer sourcing
- Agency sourcing
- Workforce management
- Professional matching
- Premium subscriptions
- Dedicated support
- Enterprise account management
- Collaboration tools
- Reporting features
- Custom integrations
- Marketplace access
Additional services may be provided pursuant to separate statements of work or order forms.
- Account Registration
Customers agree to:
- Provide accurate information.
- Maintain current records.
- Restrict access to authorized users.
- Protect account credentials.
- Ensure user compliance with applicable policies.
Customers remain responsible for activities conducted through their accounts.
- Authorized Users
Customers may authorize employees, representatives, and contractors to access services.
Customers shall ensure that authorized users comply with:
- Platform policies
- Security requirements
- Applicable laws
- Confidentiality obligations
Customers remain responsible for user conduct.
- Service Access
Subject to compliance with this Agreement, Chekpros grants Customers a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable right to access and use the Services for internal business purposes.
No ownership rights are transferred.
- Professional Engagements
Chekpros provides a marketplace connecting Customers with independent professionals.
Chekpros does not:
- Employ professionals
- Supervise professionals
- Guarantee project outcomes
- Guarantee business results
- Guarantee specific performance
Hiring decisions remain solely the responsibility of Customers.
- Customer Responsibilities
Customers agree to:
- Use services lawfully.
- Provide accurate information.
- Maintain professional conduct.
- Respect intellectual property rights.
- Comply with regulations.
- Cooperate in dispute procedures.
- Pay applicable fees.
Customers remain responsible for their business operations and decisions.
- Fees and Payment Terms
Fees may include:
- Subscription fees
- Platform fees
- Service fees
- Premium support fees
- Custom integration fees
- Additional services
Commercial terms shall be governed by:
- Order forms
- Statements of work
- Invoices
- Applicable policies
Failure to pay amounts due may result in suspension or termination.
- Taxes
Customers are responsible for:
- Income taxes
- VAT
- Sales taxes
- Withholding obligations
- Regulatory reporting
Unless otherwise required by law, fees do not include taxes.
- Data Protection
Data processing activities shall be governed by:
- Privacy Policy
- Data Processing Agreement
- Applicable laws
Chekpros implements reasonable safeguards designed to protect information.
Customers remain responsible for information submitted through their accounts.
- Information Security
Chekpros maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect systems and information.
Security measures may include:
- Encryption
- Access controls
- Authentication procedures
- Monitoring systems
- Incident response mechanisms
No system guarantees absolute security.
- Confidentiality
Both parties may exchange confidential information.
Confidential information may include:
- Business plans
- Technical information
- Trade secrets
- Financial information
- Customer records
- Proprietary materials
Confidential information shall not be disclosed except:
- With authorization
- To authorized personnel
- As required by law
Confidentiality obligations survive termination.
- Intellectual Property
Chekpros retains ownership of:
- Platform software
- Trademarks
- Branding
- Technology
- Documentation
- Proprietary systems
Customers retain ownership of Customer Data and pre-existing intellectual property.
No ownership transfer occurs except as expressly provided in writing.
- Licenses
Chekpros grants Customers a limited license to use Services solely for lawful internal business purposes.
Customers may not:
- Reverse engineer systems
- Copy proprietary software
- Create derivative works
- Resell services without authorization
- Acceptable Use
Customers and authorized users must comply with:
- Terms and Conditions
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Code of Conduct
- Trust & Safety Policy
Prohibited activities include:
- Fraud
- Abuse
- Harassment
- Unauthorized access
- Malware distribution
- Intellectual property infringement
- Third-Party Services
Services may rely upon third-party providers including:
- Payment processors
- Hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Security providers
Chekpros does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of third-party services.
- Service Availability
Chekpros seeks to maintain reliable services but does not guarantee:
- Continuous availability
- Error-free operation
- Uninterrupted performance
Scheduled maintenance, updates, and unforeseen disruptions may occur.
- Service Modifications
Chekpros reserves the right to:
- Add features
- Modify functionality
- Improve systems
- Discontinue certain services
Such modifications are intended to improve operations and user experience.
- Compliance with Laws
Both parties agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including those relating to:
- Data protection
- Intellectual property
- Anti-corruption
- Taxation
- Employment
- Consumer protection
Compliance obligations remain the responsibility of each party.
- Audit Rights
Where reasonably necessary, Chekpros may request information required to:
- Verify compliance
- Investigate abuse
- Respond to legal requirements
- Maintain security
Audit requests shall be conducted reasonably.
- Suspension
Chekpros may suspend services for:
- Security concerns
- Fraud investigations
- Non-payment
- Policy violations
- Legal requirements
Emergency suspensions may occur without prior notice.
- Term and Termination
This Agreement remains effective until terminated.
Either party may terminate:
- For convenience where permitted.
- For material breach.
- For legal reasons.
- For security concerns.
Termination does not affect accrued obligations.
- Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Access rights may cease.
- Outstanding fees remain payable.
- Confidentiality obligations survive.
- Certain legal provisions remain effective.
- Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for delays caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including:
- Natural disasters
- Wars
- Government actions
- Internet failures
- Cyberattacks
- Labor disputes
- Public health emergencies
Affected parties shall use reasonable efforts to minimize disruptions.
- Disclaimers
Services are provided on an “as available” and “as is” basis.
Chekpros does not guarantee:
- Specific hiring outcomes
- Revenue growth
- Business success
- Availability of professionals
- Project completion
Customers remain responsible for their business decisions.
- Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chekpros shall not be liable for:
- Lost profits
- Business interruptions
- Indirect damages
- Consequential damages
- Lost opportunities
- Third-party conduct
Nothing herein excludes liabilities that cannot legally be excluded.
- Indemnification
Customers agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Chekpros and its affiliates from claims arising from:
- Customer conduct
- Policy violations
- User actions
- Regulatory violations
- Intellectual property claims
Including reasonable legal fees and costs.
- Dispute Resolution
Parties shall attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiations.
If unresolved, disputes may proceed through:
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Courts of competent jurisdiction
As permitted by applicable law.
- Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in Nigeria unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with:
- Terms and Conditions
- User Agreement
- Privacy Policy
- Data Processing Agreement
- Fees and Charges Policy
- Trust & Safety Policy
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Employer Hiring Policy
- Any Order Forms
- Statements of Work
constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding enterprise services.
- Modifications
Chekpros reserves the right to modify this Agreement from time to time.
Updated versions become effective upon publication or written notice unless otherwise required by law.
Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
- Contact Information
Questions regarding this Enterprise Services Agreement may be directed through the official communication channels maintained by Chekpros.com.
- Acknowledgment
By utilizing enterprise services offered through Chekpros.com, Customers acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to this Enterprise Services Agreement.
Both parties recognize that trust, professionalism, confidentiality, security, compliance, and cooperation are essential to maintaining successful enterprise relationships.