1. Acceptance of Terms
By registering as a freelancer on Ubuntu Connect, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions, which govern your access to and use of the platform. Failure to adhere to these terms may result in account suspension or termination.

 

2. Account Registration
You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and keep your profile updated. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Account sharing is strictly prohibited.

 

3. Profile and Conduct
You must conduct yourself professionally and honestly at all times. Misrepresentation of your skills, experience, qualifications, or identity is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account termination. Ubuntu Connect reserves the right to verify any information you provide.

 

4. Fees and Payments
You agree to pay the subscription fee applicable to your chosen membership tier. A 10% platform service fee will be deducted from the total amount of each successfully completed job. You acknowledge and agree that you are responsible for any additional transaction fees imposed by your financial institution or payment method provider for receiving funds. These external fees are determined solely by your bank or payment provider and are not controlled by Ubuntu Connect.

 

5. Communication and Conduct
To ensure safety, quality, and dispute resolution, all communication with clients must be conducted through the Ubuntu Connect messaging system. Any attempt to solicit or conduct business outside of the platform before a contract is formally completed is a material breach of these terms and may lead to account suspension.

 

6. Job Completion and Payment Release
You are obligated to deliver work that meets the specifications and quality standards agreed upon with the client in the project brief. Payment for completed work will be released from escrow only upon the client's final acceptance. Ubuntu Connect's support team will serve as the final arbiter in any payment disputes.

 

7. Dispute Resolution
In the event of a disagreement with a client, you agree to participate in good faith in Ubuntu Connect’s formal dispute resolution process. You are required to provide all relevant evidence, including project briefs, communication records, and submitted work files.

 

8. Refunds and Cancellations
If a project is canceled by the client before significant work has commenced, any funds held in escrow will be refunded to the client. In cases of client dissatisfaction, refunds may only be granted after a formal dispute resolution process determines that the delivered work materially failed to meet the agreed-upon standards.

 

9. Intellectual Property
Upon the client's full payment for the accepted work, all intellectual property rights for the delivered work are transferred to the client. You retain the right to display the work in your personal portfolio unless otherwise agreed upon in writing with the client.

 

10. Privacy and Data Security
Your use of data is governed by our Privacy Policy. You are responsible for handling any client-provided information confidentially and are prohibited from disclosing or using it for any purpose outside of the specific project it was provided for.

 

11. Modifications to Terms
Ubuntu Connect reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions, our fees, or our policies at any time. We will provide notice of such changes, and your continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

 

12. Termination
Ubuntu Connect reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately for breaches of these terms, fraudulent activity, or any conduct that harms the platform or its community.