Terms of Service
Last Updated: March 30, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of SmartBid (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) and its website, products, and services (collectively, the “Service”).
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.
2. Description of Service
SmartBid provides software tools designed to help users discover job opportunities, generate application materials, and analyze freelance market opportunities.
We do not provide employment, recruiting, or brokerage services.
3. User Accounts
You agree to:
Provide accurate and complete information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Be responsible for all activity under your account
We may suspend or terminate accounts at our sole discretion.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to:
Provide accurate and complete information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Be responsible for all activity under your account
We may suspend or terminate accounts at our sole discretion.
5. Third-Party Platforms
The Service may integrate with or reference third-party platforms (including freelance marketplaces).
We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for these platforms.
You are solely responsible for complying with their terms, policies, and rules. We are not liable for any account suspension, penalties, or losses resulting from your use of third-party platforms.
6. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
The Service may generate content using artificial intelligence.
You acknowledge that:
AI-generated outputs may be inaccurate, incomplete, or inappropriate
You are solely responsible for reviewing and validating all outputs before use
We do not guarantee the effectiveness, legality, or suitability of generated content
Use of AI-generated content is at your own risk.
7. Payments, Subscriptions, and Billing
Certain features require payment. By subscribing, you agree:
Fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis
Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled
All payments are non-refundable unless explicitly stated
We may modify pricing with reasonable notice.
8. Fair Use and Usage Limits
We may impose reasonable usage limits, including:
API or feature rate limits
Credit-based usage systems
Restrictions on excessive or abusive use
We reserve the right to throttle, suspend, or restrict access if usage exceeds reasonable thresholds.
9. Intellectual Property
All rights, title, and interest in the Service remain with SmartBid.
You retain ownership of your submitted content, but grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, process, and store such content for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.
10. Beta Features
We may offer features labeled as “beta”, “experimental”, or similar.
These features:
May be incomplete or unstable
Are provided without warranties of any kind
May be modified or discontinued at any time
11. Privacy
Your use of the Service is governed by our Privacy Policy.
12. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:
MERCHANTABILITY
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
NON-INFRINGEMENT
We do not guarantee:
Job offers, client responses, or earnings
Accuracy or reliability of outputs
Continuous or error-free operation
13. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SmartBid from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of:
Your use of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of third-party rights or platform rules
15. Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration, rather than in court, except where prohibited by law.
You agree:
To waive the right to a jury trial
To resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action
16. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access at any time, with or without notice, for any reason.
17. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
18. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.
19. Contact
For questions, contact:
legal@getsmartbid.com
SmartBid
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