Terms of Use for the Assistants Platform

Effective Date: 26th April, 2024

Welcome to the Assistants Platform, operated under the Centre for eLearning and Information Technology Research (“the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the micro jobbing or crowdsourcing platform (“the Platform”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not access or use the Platform.

1. Eligibility

1.1 You must be at least 18 years old to access or use the Platform. By accessing or using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.

1.2 If you are accessing or using the Platform on behalf of a company or organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.

2. Use of the Platform

2.1 The Platform provides a marketplace for individuals to offer and request assistance with various tasks, projects, or services (“Tasks”).

2.2 You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to violating any applicable laws or regulations.

2.3 You are solely responsible for your interactions with other users of the Platform. We are not responsible for any disputes, claims, or liabilities arising from or related to your interactions with other users.

3. User Accounts

3.1 In order to access certain features of the Platform, you may be required to register for an account. When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself.

3.2 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

4. User Content

4.1 You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on the Platform (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, publicly perform, and publicly display such User Content in connection with the Platform.

4.2 You agree not to submit, post, or display any User Content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise objectionable, or that infringes upon the rights of any third party.

5. Payments and Fees

5.1 Users offering Tasks on the Platform may set their own prices and fees for their services. You agree to pay any fees or charges associated with the Tasks you request or accept.

5.2 We may charge fees for certain features or services provided on the Platform. By using such features or services, you agree to pay the applicable fees.

6. Termination

6.1 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice.

6.2 Upon termination, all rights and licenses granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease, and you must cease all use of the Platform.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

7.1 THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE PLATFORM.

9. Governing Law

9.1 These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [insert jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Changes to these Terms

10.1 We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Platform or by other means of communication. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Contact Us

11.1 If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms, please contact us at [insert contact information].

By using the Assistants Platform, you agree to abide by these Terms of Use.