Effective Date
This Employer Hiring Policy (“Policy”) governs the rights, responsibilities, obligations, and standards applicable to employers, businesses, recruiters, organizations, agencies, clients, and other users (“Employer,” “Client,” “you,” or “your”) who utilize Chekpros.com (“Chekpros,” “Platform,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) to recruit, engage, contract, and collaborate with freelancers, consultants, agencies, and independent professionals.
By creating an account, posting projects, hiring professionals, making payments, communicating with service providers, or otherwise using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Policy, together with the User Agreement, Terms and Conditions, Fees and Charges Policy, Dispute Resolution Policy, Code of Conduct, Trust & Safety Policy, and all other applicable policies.
- Purpose of This Policy
Chekpros provides a digital marketplace that connects employers with skilled professionals and independent service providers.
This Policy establishes:
- Employer responsibilities
- Hiring standards
- Project posting requirements
- Payment obligations
- Professional conduct expectations
- Dispute procedures
- Confidentiality requirements
- Intellectual property considerations
- Marketplace integrity standards
The purpose of this Policy is to promote fairness, transparency, professionalism, and trust throughout the marketplace.
- Eligibility Requirements
Employers using Chekpros must:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction.
- Possess legal capacity to enter binding agreements.
- Provide accurate account information.
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintain professional conduct.
Businesses and organizations must possess lawful authority to engage service providers through the Platform.
- Account Registration
Employers agree to provide accurate and complete information, including:
- Name
- Business information
- Contact details
- Billing information
- Authorized representatives
Employers are responsible for maintaining current and accurate account information.
Providing false or misleading information may result in account suspension or termination.
- Project Posting Requirements
Project postings should accurately describe:
- Scope of work
- Deliverables
- Budget expectations
- Timelines
- Required skills
- Experience requirements
Employers may not create project listings that are:
- Fraudulent
- Misleading
- Deceptive
- Illegal
- Discriminatory
- Designed solely for information harvesting
Chekpros reserves the right to remove projects that violate Platform policies.
- Fair Hiring Practices
Employers are expected to engage professionals fairly and professionally.
Employers should:
- Communicate clearly
- Provide realistic expectations
- Respect agreed timelines
- Treat professionals respectfully
- Evaluate proposals objectively
Unfair, abusive, or discriminatory practices are prohibited.
- Prohibited Projects and Services
Employers may not post projects involving:
- Illegal activities
- Fraud
- Money laundering
- Counterfeit goods
- Intellectual property violations
- Malware development
- Hacking services
- Human trafficking
- Terrorism
- Violence
- Exploitation
Chekpros reserves the right to remove prohibited projects immediately.
- Payment Obligations
Employers agree to pay professionals for completed work in accordance with:
- Project agreements
- Milestone arrangements
- Applicable platform policies
Employers are responsible for maintaining valid payment methods and sufficient funds where required.
Failure to fulfill payment obligations may result in account restrictions.
- Platform Fees
Employers acknowledge that applicable fees, commissions, subscriptions, service charges, processing fees, and related costs are governed by the Fees and Charges Policy.
Such fees support:
- Platform operations
- Security systems
- Payment processing
- Customer support
- Marketplace infrastructure
Employers agree to pay applicable fees associated with their use of the Platform.
- Communication Standards
Employers agree to maintain professional communications.
Prohibited behavior includes:
- Harassment
- Threats
- Abuse
- Discrimination
- Defamation
- Coercion
- Offensive language
Respectful and professional communication is required at all times.
- Project Management Responsibilities
Employers should:
- Provide sufficient project details
- Respond within reasonable timeframes
- Review submitted work promptly
- Provide feedback where appropriate
- Approve completed work in good faith
Unreasonable delays or abuse of project review processes are discouraged.
- Scope Changes
Changes to project requirements should be communicated clearly.
Significant modifications to:
- Deliverables
- Deadlines
- Budgets
- Technical requirements
May require mutual agreement between the parties.
Chekpros encourages transparent discussions when project scope changes occur.
- Confidentiality
Employers may share confidential information with professionals.
Such information may include:
- Trade secrets
- Business plans
- Customer information
- Financial records
- Proprietary processes
- Internal documentation
Employers are encouraged to clearly identify confidential information and establish additional confidentiality requirements where appropriate.
- Intellectual Property Rights
Ownership of project deliverables may transfer upon full payment, subject to:
- Applicable laws
- Written agreements
- Project terms
Employers are responsible for ensuring they possess necessary rights to materials supplied to freelancers.
Employers may not require professionals to violate intellectual property laws.
- Review and Feedback System
Employers may submit reviews based on genuine project experiences.
Employers may not:
- Submit false reviews
- Manipulate ratings
- Exchange reviews
- Threaten professionals with negative reviews
- Use reviews as leverage for unrelated concessions
Chekpros reserves the right to remove reviews that violate platform policies.
- Off-Platform Transactions
Employers may not encourage freelancers to circumvent platform payment systems for the purpose of avoiding fees, protections, or marketplace requirements.
Attempts to bypass platform systems may result in:
- Warnings
- Account restrictions
- Suspension
- Permanent termination
- Disputes
Disputes may arise concerning:
- Deliverables
- Payment issues
- Deadlines
- Quality concerns
- Scope changes
Disputes shall be governed by the Dispute Resolution Policy.
Employers agree to cooperate with investigations and dispute procedures.
- Fraud Prevention
Employers may not engage in:
- Payment fraud
- Chargeback abuse
- Fake project postings
- Identity misrepresentation
- Financial misconduct
- Review manipulation
- Misleading business practices
Fraudulent conduct may result in immediate account restrictions.
- Account Security
Employers are responsible for safeguarding account credentials.
Employers should:
- Use strong passwords
- Maintain secure devices
- Protect account access
- Monitor account activity
Employers remain responsible for activities occurring under their accounts.
- Compliance with Laws
Employers agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
This may include:
- Employment laws
- Tax regulations
- Consumer protection laws
- Intellectual property laws
- Data protection laws
Employers remain solely responsible for legal compliance relating to their businesses and projects.
- Marketplace Integrity
Employers may not:
- Create fake projects
- Manipulate rankings
- Abuse refund systems
- Harass users
- Misrepresent business opportunities
- Engage in deceptive practices
Marketplace integrity is essential to maintaining trust.
- Investigations
Chekpros reserves the right to investigate suspected violations of this Policy.
Investigations may include:
- Reviewing accounts
- Reviewing transactions
- Reviewing communications
- Requesting documentation
- Conducting security reviews
Employers agree to cooperate with reasonable investigations.
- Account Restrictions and Termination
Chekpros may suspend, restrict, or terminate accounts for:
- Policy violations
- Fraud
- Illegal activity
- Security concerns
- Abuse of marketplace systems
- Repeated misconduct
Certain actions may be taken immediately and without prior notice where necessary to protect users or the Platform.
- Limitation of Platform Responsibility
Chekpros provides a technology platform that facilitates connections between users.
Chekpros does not:
- Guarantee project outcomes
- Guarantee freelancer performance
- Guarantee business success
- Guarantee profitability
- Guarantee uninterrupted access
Employers remain responsible for their hiring decisions and business operations.
- Indemnification
Employers agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Chekpros, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and reasonable legal fees arising from:
- Employer conduct
- Policy violations
- Project disputes
- Intellectual property claims
- Regulatory issues
- Legal proceedings
- Policy Modifications
Chekpros reserves the right to amend, modify, or replace this Policy at any time.
Updated versions become effective upon publication unless otherwise required by law.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
- Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chekpros shall not be liable for:
- Business losses
- Lost profits
- Delays
- Freelancer misconduct
- Project failures
- Third-party service interruptions
- Indirect or consequential damages
Participation in digital marketplaces involves inherent risks.
- Governing Law
This Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Any disputes arising under this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Nigeria.
- Contact Information
Questions regarding this Employer Hiring Policy may be submitted through the official support channels available on Chekpros.com.
- Acknowledgment
By posting projects, hiring professionals, making payments, communicating with service providers, or otherwise using Chekpros.com, employers acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to comply with this Employer Hiring Policy.
Employers further acknowledge that fairness, professionalism, transparency, respect, and good faith are essential to maintaining a trusted and successful marketplace for all users.