Terms of Service

Last updated: [02.26.2026]
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# 1. Introduction & Scope
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern access to and use of the SQRZ platform, websites, applications, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").
SQRZ provides digital infrastructure for professional profiles, booking management, structured payment workflows, advertising services, and related growth support tools for independent professionals and organizations.By creating an account, accessing, or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Platform.
SQRZ may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
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# 2. Contracting Entity
Your contractual relationship depends on your location:
- If you are located in the European Union, you contract with **SQRZ GmbH**, registered in Germany.
- If you are located in the United States or outside the EU, you contract with **SQRZ Enterprises, Inc.**, registered in New York, USA.Each entity operates the Platform within its respective jurisdiction.Governing law and dispute resolution provisions are set forth in Section 17.

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# 3. Account Registration & Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering binding contracts to use the Platform.
The Platform is intended for professional and business use.
You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify SQRZ immediately of unauthorized accessYou are responsible for all activity occurring under your account.

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# 4. Platform Services Overview
SQRZ provides infrastructure services including, but not limited to:
- Public professional profile pages
- Structured booking pipeline tools
- Communication channels
- Booking-related financial workflow tools ("Booking Wallet")
- Subscription plans
- Managed advertising and growth services ("SQRZ Grow")
- Job board and referral ecosystem
SQRZ provides infrastructure only.

# 4.1 Platform Role & Independent Professional Status
SQRZ operates as a digital infrastructure platform that enables independent professionals and clients to connect, manage bookings, and structure project-related workflows.
SQRZ is not:
* An employer
* A staffing or recruitment agency
* A talent agency or representative
* A production company
* A contracting party to bookings
* A joint employer
* A financial institution
All service agreements and booking contracts are concluded directly between Users and their respective clients.
SQRZ does not supervise, direct, or control the performance of services. Users are solely responsible for negotiating, agreeing to, and fulfilling the terms of their professional engagements.
Users acknowledge that they operate as independent professionals and are solely responsible for:
* Determining their tax obligations
* Paying applicable income tax, VAT, or sales tax
* Social security and pension contributions
* Insurance coverage
* Business registration requirements
* Compliance with local labor laws and regulations
SQRZ provides infrastructure only.

# 4.2 No Recruitment or Hiring Responsibility
SQRZ is not a recruitment agency, staffing firm, or employer.
The Platform enables independent professionals and clients to connect. SQRZ does not:
* Conduct hiring evaluations
* Verify professional qualifications beyond payment provider requirements
* Guarantee availability of professionals
* Guarantee replacement professionals
* Assume responsibility for hiring decisions
In the event of cancellation or non-performance by a User, SQRZ may provide access to alternative professionals through the Platform infrastructure but does not guarantee availability or outcome.
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#5. Subscription Plans & Fees
SQRZ may offer Free, Creator, Grow, and Enterprise plans.
Paid subscriptions:- Renew automatically unless cancelled
- Are billed in advance
- Are non-refundable once the billing period has started
Advertising budgets and Grow program fees are governed by Section 6.
SQRZ reserves the right to adjust pricing with reasonable notice.

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# 6. Advertising & Grow Program Addendum
# 6.1 Nature of Service
SQRZ Grow provides managed advertising execution and growth infrastructure services.
SQRZ does not guarantee specific booking volumes, revenue outcomes, advertising performance, or return on investment.

# 6.2 Advertising Budgets
Advertising budgets are advance payments for campaign execution and media buying services.
They are not custodial funds and are not held in escrow.
Once allocated to campaign cycles or deployed to advertising platforms, advertising budgets are non-refundable.
SQRZ determines timing and allocation within defined growth cycles.

# 6.3 Campaign Structure & Control
Campaign objectives are defined collaboratively but executed under SQRZ strategic direction.
SQRZ retains discretion over tactical campaign adjustments, audience configuration, and budget pacing.
Frequent short-term objective changes may not align with long-term growth strategy.

# 6.4 Pixel & Tracking Infrastructure
Campaigns may operate within SQRZ-managed tracking clusters segmented by vertical, geography, or tier.
SQRZ does not sell personal data.Users may install their own tracking tools where permitted by subscription tier.

# 6.5 Audience & Infrastructure Ownership
Campaign configuration, optimization systems, and tracking infrastructure remain part of the SQRZ platform environment.
Users retain ownership of:
- Their brand
- Uploaded materials
- Direct client relationships
- First-party lead data

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# 7. Booking & Payment Infrastructure

# 7.1 Booking Wallet
Booking Wallet Structure
The “Booking Wallet” is a structured allocation and workflow interface within the Platform designed to organize deposits, project budgets, and collaborator payments per booking.
The Booking Wallet is not:
* A bank account
* An escrow account
* A stored value account
* A custodial financial service
All funds are processed and held by Stripe or the applicable licensed payment provider.
SQRZ does not hold, custody, or control user funds.
Where allocation tools are provided, they operate solely as technical interfaces within the payment processor’s framework.

# 7.2 Payment Processing
Payments processed through the Platform are facilitated by Stripe Connect or other licensed third-party payment providers.
SQRZ does not store or process full payment card details and does not hold client funds in custody.
Users must complete any identity verification, onboarding, or compliance procedures required by the payment provider.
All payment processing fees charged by Stripe or other providers apply in addition to any SQRZ subscription or platform fees.Payments are processed via Stripe Connect or other licensed third-party processors.
All custody of funds remains with Stripe or the designated payment processor.
Users are responsible for:
- Stripe account setup
- Applicable processor fees
- Chargebacks
- Refunds
- Taxes
The Platform may provide split-payment functionality.
All fund custody remains with the payment processor.

# 7.3 Responsibility for Service Delivery
Users are solely responsible for:
- Contracts
- Service delivery
- Performance
- Cancellations
In the event of cancellation or non-performance, SQRZ may provide access to alternative professionals via its platform infrastructure but does not guarantee availability or replacement.

# 7.4 Merchant of Record & Payment Responsibility
Merchant of Record
For all professional services booked through the Platform, the applicable professional User acts as the Merchant of Record for the underlying service.
SQRZ does not act as seller of record for professional services and is not a party to service contracts between Users and clients.
SQRZ’s role is limited to providing technical infrastructure and facilitating payment processing via Stripe Connect or other licensed third-party payment providers.
The professional User is solely responsible for:
* Invoicing obligations
* Tax reporting and remittance
* VAT or sales tax compliance
* Refund handling
* Chargebacks and disputes
* Regulatory compliance related to their services
SQRZ does not assume responsibility for service performance, contractual disputes, or client claims.

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# 8. User Content & Intellectual Property
Users retain ownership of content uploaded to the Platform.
Users grant SQRZ a limited, non-exclusive license to host, display, and promote such content for platform operation and campaign execution.
Users confirm they have legal rights to all uploaded materials.

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# 9. Embedded Third-Party Services
Profiles may contain embedded third-party services (e.g., video platforms, event widgets).
Such services operate under their own terms and privacy policies.
Loading of certain third-party tools may depend on user consent under the Cookie Policy.

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# 10. Data & Privacy
Data processing is governed by:
- Privacy Policy
- Cookie Policy
- Data Processing Addendum (where applicable)

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# 11. Acceptable Use
Users may not:
- Engage in illegal activity
- Misrepresent services
- Infringe intellectual property
- Conduct fraud
- Misuse advertising budgets
- Circumvent platform payment systems
SQRZ reserves the right to suspend accounts for violations
-Users may not use the Platform to facilitate illegal activities, including the solicitation of sexual services or the promotion of unlawful adult services.

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# 12. Referral & Affiliate Relationships
SQRZ may participate in referral or affiliate partnerships with third-party service providers, job platforms, event organizers, or software vendors.
SQRZ may receive compensation when users engage with third-party services through provided links.
Such compensation does not influence eligibility, ranking, or professional opportunities within the SQRZ ecosystem.
SQRZ does not sell personal data to affiliate partners.
SQRZ is not responsible for third-party platforms' content, hiring decisions, or data practices.

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# 13. Disclaimers
The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available."
SQRZ does not guarantee:
- Bookings
- Revenue
- Advertising performance
- Platform uptime
- Client behavior
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# 14. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, SQRZ's liability is limited to the total amount paid by the user in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
SQRZ is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

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# 15. Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless SQRZ from claims arising from:
- Content violations
- Contract disputes
- Misrepresentation
- Improper advertising materials
- Service non-performance
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# 16. Termination & Suspension
SQRZ may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.Upon termination:
- Active campaigns may be stopped
- Access to certain data may be limited
- Subscription fees remain non-refundable
- Users may not use the Platform to facilitate illegal activities, including the solicitation of sexual services or the promotion of unlawful adult services.
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# 17. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
For EU users:  
These Terms are governed by the laws of Germany.
For US and non-EU users:  
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York.
Dispute resolution procedures shall be determined in accordance with applicable regional law.
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