Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using FreelancerKit ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

FreelancerKit is an AI-powered toolkit for freelancers that currently provides proposal generation services. The Service allows users to:

• Analyze job descriptions using AI
• Generate professional proposals
• Store and manage proposal templates
• Access proposal history

Future features may include invoicing, time tracking, and client management tools.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

You must create an account using Google OAuth to use the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

3.2 Account Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Not share your account with others

3.3 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through the settings page. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. API Keys and Third-Party Services

4.1 Your API Keys

You must provide your own API keys for AI services (OpenAI, Google Gemini, or Groq). By using the Service, you:

• Confirm you have the right to use these API keys
• Agree to comply with the terms of service of your chosen AI provider
• Understand that API usage costs are your responsibility
• Acknowledge that we are not responsible for API key security breaches on third-party platforms

4.2 API Usage

We use your API keys solely to generate proposals on your behalf. We do not use your keys for any other purpose, nor do we share them with third parties.

4.3 Third-Party Terms

Your use of AI providers through our Service is subject to their respective terms of service. You are responsible for compliance with:

• OpenAI Terms of Service
• Google Cloud Terms of Service (for Gemini)
• Groq Terms of Service

5. Acceptable Use

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for:

• Creating proposals for legitimate freelance work
• Analyzing job descriptions
• Managing your freelance business activities

5.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT use the Service to:

• Generate spam, fraudulent, or deceptive content
• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Harass, abuse, or harm others
• Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise the Service
• Use automated tools to scrape or abuse the Service
• Resell or redistribute the Service without permission

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to the content you create using the Service, including job descriptions, proposals, and templates. We do not claim ownership of your content.

6.2 Our Service

The Service, including its design, code, features, and branding, is owned by FreelancerKit and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

6.3 License to Use

By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

7. Pricing and Payment

7.1 Free Service

FreelancerKit is currently free to use. You are only responsible for costs associated with your own API keys.

7.2 Future Pricing

We reserve the right to introduce paid features or subscription plans in the future. Existing users will be notified of any pricing changes with reasonable advance notice.

7.3 API Costs

You are solely responsible for all costs incurred through your AI provider API usage. We are not responsible for unexpected API charges.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service "As Is"

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

8.2 No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee that:

• Generated proposals will result in winning projects
• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• AI-generated content will be accurate or suitable for your needs
• Your data will be completely secure from unauthorized access

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, FreelancerKit shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits or revenue
• Loss of data
• Loss of business opportunities
• API usage costs
• Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Service

8.4 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months prior to the claim (currently $0).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FreelancerKit, its developers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of third-party rights
• Content you generate or submit

10. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical issues
• Third-party service outages (Supabase, AI providers)
• Force majeure events

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time with or without notice.

11. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.

12. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated by updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Acknowledgment

By using FreelancerKit, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.