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This Freelancer Service Agreement (“Agreement”) governs the relationship between freelancers, independent contractors, consultants, agencies, service providers, and professionals (“Freelancer,” “Service Provider,” “you,” or “your”) and Chekpros.com (“Chekpros,” “Platform,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
This Agreement applies to all freelancers who register, access, use, offer services, submit proposals, participate in projects, complete tasks, receive payments, or otherwise conduct business through Chekpros.com.
By creating an account, offering services, submitting proposals, accepting projects, receiving payments, or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by this Agreement.
- Purpose of This Agreement
Chekpros operates a professional marketplace that connects businesses, employers, organizations, agencies, entrepreneurs, and clients with skilled freelancers and independent professionals.
This Agreement establishes:
- Freelancer responsibilities
- Service standards
- Professional obligations
- Payment terms
- Intellectual property ownership
- Confidentiality requirements
- Project delivery expectations
- Dispute procedures
- Compliance requirements
- Platform rules
- Independent Contractor Status
Freelancers using Chekpros are independent contractors.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted as creating:
- Employment relationships
- Partnerships
- Joint ventures
- Agency relationships
- Franchise relationships
Freelancers are solely responsible for:
- Their business operations
- Taxes
- Insurance
- Licenses
- Regulatory compliance
- Professional obligations
Chekpros does not employ freelancers.
- Eligibility Requirements
To provide services through Chekpros, freelancers must:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in their jurisdiction
- Possess legal capacity to enter contracts
- Provide accurate account information
- Comply with applicable laws
- Maintain professional conduct
Chekpros reserves the right to deny, suspend, or terminate access at its discretion.
- Account Registration
Freelancers must provide accurate information during registration.
Users agree to maintain current information regarding:
- Name
- Contact information
- Professional qualifications
- Certifications
- Skills
- Portfolio materials
- Payment information
False or misleading information may result in account suspension or termination.
- Professional Profile Requirements
Freelancers are responsible for maintaining accurate profiles.
Profiles may include:
- Professional biography
- Skills
- Certifications
- Experience
- Education
- Portfolio samples
- Service descriptions
Freelancers may not:
- Misrepresent qualifications
- Upload false credentials
- Use fake portfolios
- Present another person’s work as their own
- Service Offerings
Freelancers may offer services only in areas where they possess appropriate knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.
Service descriptions must be:
- Accurate
- Truthful
- Professional
- Non-deceptive
Freelancers remain solely responsible for all services offered.
- Project Proposals
Freelancers may submit proposals for projects listed on the Platform.
Proposals should:
- Accurately reflect qualifications
- Include realistic timelines
- Include accurate pricing
- Clearly describe deliverables
Freelancers may not submit misleading proposals or make promises they cannot reasonably fulfill.
- Acceptance of Projects
Once a freelancer accepts a project, the freelancer agrees to:
- Perform services professionally
- Meet agreed requirements
- Meet deadlines
- Communicate effectively
- Deliver agreed work
Freelancers should not accept projects they are unable or unwilling to complete.
- Service Delivery Standards
Freelancers agree to provide services:
- Professionally
- Competently
- Ethically
- In accordance with industry standards
- In compliance with applicable laws
Deliverables should be:
- Accurate
- Functional
- Complete
- Consistent with project requirements
- Communication Requirements
Freelancers agree to:
- Maintain professional communication
- Respond within reasonable timeframes
- Provide project updates when requested
- Notify clients of delays promptly
Abusive, threatening, deceptive, or inappropriate communications are prohibited.
- Project Deadlines
Freelancers are expected to:
- Meet agreed deadlines
- Deliver milestones on schedule
- Inform clients of foreseeable delays
Repeated failure to meet deadlines may affect marketplace standing and account status.
- Payment Terms
Payments are governed by the Fees and Charges Policy and Payment Policy.
Freelancers acknowledge that:
- Platform commissions may apply
- Payment processing fees may apply
- Taxes remain the freelancer’s responsibility
- Payments may be subject to review or verification
Chekpros does not guarantee the availability of projects or income.
- Platform Commissions
Freelancers agree that applicable platform commissions and service fees may be deducted from project payments in accordance with the Fees and Charges Policy.
Such fees support:
- Platform operations
- Payment processing
- Security systems
- Customer support
- Marketplace development
- Tax Responsibilities
Freelancers are solely responsible for:
- Income taxes
- Value-added taxes (VAT)
- Sales taxes
- Withholding obligations
- Government reporting requirements
Chekpros does not provide tax advice.
Users should consult qualified tax professionals regarding their obligations.
- Intellectual Property Rights
Freelancers retain ownership of their pre-existing intellectual property unless otherwise agreed.
Upon full payment for a project, ownership of project deliverables may transfer to the client as specified in project agreements or applicable laws.
Freelancers warrant that delivered work:
- Does not infringe third-party rights
- Is legally owned or authorized
- Complies with applicable laws
- Confidentiality
Freelancers may receive confidential information from clients.
Confidential information may include:
- Business plans
- Customer information
- Financial data
- Trade secrets
- Proprietary technology
- Marketing strategies
Freelancers agree not to disclose confidential information without authorization.
Confidentiality obligations survive project completion.
- Non-Disclosure Obligations
Freelancers agree not to:
- Share confidential client information
- Use confidential information for personal benefit
- Disclose sensitive project details
- Distribute proprietary materials
Violations may result in legal liability.
- Professional Conduct
Freelancers must maintain professional conduct at all times.
Prohibited conduct includes:
- Harassment
- Discrimination
- Threats
- Fraud
- Misrepresentation
- Review manipulation
- Abuse of platform systems
Professional integrity is essential to marketplace trust.
- Prohibited Services
Freelancers may not offer services involving:
- Illegal activities
- Fraud
- Hacking
- Malware distribution
- Intellectual property infringement
- Financial scams
- Money laundering
- Human trafficking
- Terrorist activities
Chekpros may remove prohibited services without notice.
- Quality Assurance
Chekpros may review:
- Service quality
- Client feedback
- Project outcomes
- Compliance history
Quality reviews help maintain marketplace standards.
- Reviews and Ratings
Clients may provide reviews based on genuine project experiences.
Freelancers may not:
- Purchase reviews
- Exchange reviews
- Manipulate ratings
- Submit fake feedback
Review integrity is critical to marketplace trust.
- Dispute Resolution
Project disputes may arise regarding:
- Deliverables
- Scope
- Deadlines
- Payments
- Quality concerns
Disputes shall be governed by the Dispute Resolution Policy.
Freelancers agree to cooperate with dispute investigations.
- Account Suspension and Termination
Chekpros may suspend or terminate accounts for:
- Policy violations
- Fraud
- Misrepresentation
- Security concerns
- Illegal activity
- Repeated misconduct
Termination may occur without prior notice where necessary to protect users or the Platform.
- Limitation of Liability
Chekpros provides a technology platform and does not supervise freelancer work.
Chekpros shall not be liable for:
- Project failures
- Business losses
- Client dissatisfaction
- Lost opportunities
- Indirect damages
Freelancers assume responsibility for their professional services.
- Indemnification
Freelancers agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Chekpros, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from:
- Services provided
- Contract breaches
- Policy violations
- Intellectual property claims
- Legal disputes
Including reasonable legal fees and enforcement costs.
- Policy Modifications
Chekpros reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time.
Changes become effective upon publication unless otherwise required by law.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
- Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Nigeria.
- Contact Information
Questions regarding this Agreement may be submitted through the official support channels available on Chekpros.com.
- Acknowledgment
By registering as a freelancer, submitting proposals, accepting projects, receiving payments, or otherwise using Chekpros.com, freelancers acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by this Freelancer Service Agreement.
Freelancers further acknowledge that professionalism, integrity, accountability, quality service delivery, confidentiality, and compliance with platform policies are essential to maintaining a trusted and successful marketplace.