Terms and Conditions for OutdoorFreelancers.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to OutdoorFreelancers.com, a dedicated platform that connects freelancers and agencies in the outdoor hunting and fishing creative industries. Our website is designed to facilitate the discovery of talent, the posting of job opportunities, and the establishment of professional collaborations within this niche sector. By accessing and using our services, users agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. These terms govern the use of our website and services, outlining the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of all users. It’s essential for users to read and understand these terms carefully, as they form a legal agreement between OutdoorFreelancers.com and its users.
2. User Accounts
Account Creation and Eligibility: OutdoorFreelancers.com welcomes users who are at least 18 years old, ensuring all members meet the minimum age requirement for legal accountability and decision-making. When creating an account, users must provide accurate and current information. This ensures the integrity of interactions and transactions on the platform.
Account Responsibilities and Security: Each user is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of their account credentials. Users are encouraged to create strong, unique passwords and regularly update them. In case of forgotten passwords, a recovery option is available on the login page. Additionally, users can report any unauthorized account activity through a designated ‘report’ button. Users are liable for all activities conducted under their account and are urged to immediately report any security breaches. This proactive approach to account security is vital to maintaining a safe and trustworthy platform.
3. Use of the Website
Permitted Uses: OutdoorFreelancers.com is designed for users to engage in professional networking, job postings, portfolio sharing, and professional development within the outdoor creative industry. The platform encourages users to create comprehensive profiles and actively network for collaborative and work opportunities on outdoor creative projects.
Prohibited Actions and Content: The following are strictly prohibited on OutdoorFreelancers.com:
- Sexually explicit content.
- Use of offensive language.
- Engagement in illegal activities.
- Spamming or posting irrelevant content not aligned with our main purpose. This ensures a professional and respectful environment for all users.
User Conduct Guidelines: We encourage clear and professional communication, both on and off the platform. Accuracy in job postings, profile information, and company representations is paramount. Users are expected to maintain honesty and integrity in their interactions, ensuring that all information provided, including portfolios, is truthful and up-to-date. This fosters a trustworthy and effective community for all members.
4. User Generated Content
Ownership and Rights: At OutdoorFreelancers.com, users retain full ownership of the content they generate, such as profiles, portfolios, and job listings. Our platform acts as a showcase for this content without claiming ownership. Users grant us a license to display, distribute, and promote their content on our platform as part of our service offering.
Content Standards: All user-generated content on our platform must adhere to standards of accuracy and professionalism. Users are expected to ensure that their contributions are truthful, legally compliant, and maintain a level of professionalism that aligns with the ethos of our outdoor creative community.
Responsibility for Content: While users are solely responsible for the content they post, OutdoorFreelancers.com actively reviews and moderates content to ensure adherence to our guidelines. However, the primary responsibility lies with the user to ensure their content meets our platform’s standards. Users are accountable for any issues arising from their content, including but not limited to intellectual property infringement or content that violates our terms.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Copyright and Trademark of OutdoorFreelancers.com: OutdoorFreelancers.com holds and vigorously defends the intellectual property rights for its content and branding. This includes, but is not limited to, our logo, name, website design, and all written content on the platform. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or representation of any of these elements is strictly prohibited and will be legally pursued.
Use of Website Materials by Users: Users are permitted to use the materials and content on OutdoorFreelancers.com solely for the intended purposes of networking and facilitating job opportunities in the outdoor creative space. Any other use, such as reproducing website content for commercial purposes, is not allowed without prior written consent from OutdoorFreelancers.com.
User Content and Intellectual Property: Users are responsible for ensuring they have full rights to any content they post on the platform. It is imperative that all user-generated content represents the user’s own work and does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Users posting content must either own the intellectual property rights to that content or have obtained all necessary permissions to use it on our platform.
6. Service Modification and Availability
Service Availability: At OutdoorFreelancers.com, we strive to maintain a high uptime rate exceeding 99%. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our services. There may be occasions when the website is temporarily unavailable due to factors beyond our control, such as maintenance, updates, or external network issues. We commit to minimizing these disruptions and maintaining reliable access whenever possible.
Rights to Modify Services: We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of our website’s services and features at our discretion and without prior notice. This flexibility allows us to continually adapt and improve our platform to better serve the needs of our users.
Communication of Changes: For minor changes to our services, we typically do not issue specific communications. However, in the case of major changes that significantly impact user experience, we may inform our user base through email notifications. This ensures our users stay informed about important updates or alterations to our services.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Advertisements and Analytics: OutdoorFreelancers.com offers ad space to advertisers and uses analytics services like Google Analytics to measure non-identifying user activity. These third-party services are integral to supporting our platform and understanding user engagement.
User Interaction with Third-Party Content: Users may encounter and interact with links to external websites, primarily from our advertisers. While we provide these links as a convenience, users should be aware that they are leaving our platform when they access these external sites.
Liability for Third-Party Links: OutdoorFreelancers.com assumes no liability or responsibility for the content, practices, or services of any third-party websites. Although we strive to monitor and moderate the third-party content we link to, users engage with these external sites at their own risk. We encourage users to exercise caution and review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
OutdoorFreelancers.com endeavors to provide the highest level of functionality, reliability, and quality in its services and platform. However, we do not guarantee that our service will be uninterrupted or error-free. Users acknowledge that the platform is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
Accuracy of Information: We do not make any specific claims regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information on our website. This includes user-generated content, freelancer profiles, job postings, and third-party links.
Limitation of Warranty: Users should exercise their own discretion and judgment in using our platform. We disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement of proprietary rights.
9. Limitation of Liability
OutdoorFreelancers.com’s liability is strictly limited in several key areas:
User Interactions and Content Accuracy: We are not liable for any interactions between users or for the accuracy of content posted by users, including profiles, job postings, and user-generated content. While we strive for a reliable platform, users engage with each other and rely on posted information at their own risk.
Service Availability and Downtimes: Although we aim for consistent service availability, we are not liable for any losses or damages resulting from website downtimes, unavailability, or any interruptions in our service.
Financial Liability: OutdoorFreelancers.com accepts no financial liability in any disputes, damages, or claims arising from the use of our platform. Our total liability in any matter is non-existent, regardless of the cause or form of action.
User Acknowledgment: By registering on OutdoorFreelancers.com, users must acknowledge that they have read and agreed to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. This includes an understanding of the limitations and risks associated with using our platform, and an agreement not to hold OutdoorFreelancers.com financially liable for issues arising from its use.
10. Indemnification
Scope of Indemnification: Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless OutdoorFreelancers.com in any instance where our Terms of Service, Content Policies, or Privacy Policies have been violated. This indemnification covers all liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) that may arise from such violations.
Extent of User Responsibility: Users accept full responsibility for any legal repercussions that arise due to their use of our platform. This includes any claims, damages, or legal actions brought against OutdoorFreelancers.com as a result of the user’s activities, conduct, content, or breach of our terms.
Process for Claim Notification: In the event of a claim requiring indemnification, users are required to notify OutdoorFreelancers.com immediately. Users are expected to fully cooperate with us in the defense against any such claims. Prompt communication and cooperation are crucial in resolving such matters efficiently and effectively.
11. Governing Law
Jurisdiction: The Terms and Conditions of OutdoorFreelancers.com shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma, specifically in Stroud, Lincoln County. This jurisdiction applies to all legal matters arising from or related to the use of our platform.
Legal Compliance: While there are no specific legal regulations or compliance standards unique to our jurisdiction that directly influence our operations, we commit to adhering to all applicable federal and state laws in the United States.
International Users: For users outside of the United States, while our Terms and Conditions are governed by Oklahoma law, international users must be aware that their local laws may differ. While we strive to accommodate a broad user base, OutdoorFreelancers.com does not claim that its platform or content is appropriate or legal outside of the United States. International users engage with the platform at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with their local laws.
12. Dispute Resolution
Arbitration/Mediation Preference: OutdoorFreelancers.com strongly advocates for arbitration or mediation as the preferred methods for resolving disputes. This approach is aimed at achieving amicable and efficient resolutions, whether between users or between users and the platform.
Location for Dispute Resolution: Any arbitration or mediation proceedings will take place in Stroud, Oklahoma. We believe that having a specific, predetermined location helps streamline the resolution process and provides clarity to all involved parties.
Handling Legal Proceedings: In situations where disputes escalate beyond arbitration or mediation to legal proceedings, OutdoorFreelancers.com advises users to seek legal counsel. While we cannot prescribe a specific process for such situations, we urge users to remain informed about their legal rights and obligations. It’s important for users to understand that legal proceedings may be governed by the laws and jurisdiction as outlined in Section 11 of our Terms and Conditions.
13. Changes to Terms and Conditions
Update Criteria: The Terms and Conditions of OutdoorFreelancers.com will be updated as necessary, particularly in response to significant changes in our platform, legal requirements, or operational practices.
Notification to Users: Users will be informed about any changes to the Terms and Conditions via email and notifications on the website. We recommend users regularly review the Terms to stay informed of any updates.
Acknowledgment of Changes: Continued use of the OutdoorFreelancers.com platform following any changes to these Terms and Conditions will be regarded as acceptance of those changes. Users are bound by the revised terms from the moment of such continued use, emphasizing the importance of staying informed about these updates.
13. Changes to Terms and Conditions
Update Criteria: The Terms and Conditions of OutdoorFreelancers.com will be updated as necessary, particularly in response to significant changes in our platform, legal requirements, or operational practices.
Notification to Users: Users will be informed about any changes to the Terms and Conditions via email and notifications on the website. We recommend users regularly review the Terms to stay informed of any updates.
Acknowledgment of Changes: Continued use of the OutdoorFreelancers.com platform following any changes to these Terms and Conditions will be regarded as acceptance of those changes. Users are bound by the revised terms from the moment of such continued use, emphasizing the importance of staying informed about these updates.
14. Contact Information
Contact Method for Terms and Conditions Inquiries: For any questions or concerns regarding our Terms and Conditions, users are encouraged to reach out through the contact form on our website. This is the preferred method to ensure that inquiries are addressed systematically and efficiently.
Contact Details: Users can access the contact form at OutdoorFreelancers.com Contact Page.
Response Timeframe: While we do not guarantee a specific response time, we typically respond to inquiries within 48-72 business hours. Our team works diligently to address all user communications promptly and effectively.
15. Effective Date
The updated Terms and Conditions for OutdoorFreelancers.com are effective as of Jan 29, 2024. These terms supersede all previous versions. It is the responsibility of the users to be aware of and comply with the current terms from this date onwards.
Importance of the Effective Date: The effective date is mentioned solely on this Terms and Conditions page. Users are advised to periodically review these terms to stay updated. Any usage of the platform from Jan 29, 2024, signifies acceptance and adherence to these updated terms.