Welcome to Work Shark, a freelance marketplace connecting talented freelancers with clients seeking quality services. By using our platform, you agree to abide by the following Terms of Service:

1. Account Registration and Responsibilities:

• You must be 18 years or older to use Work Shark. When registering, you agree to provide accurate and complete information.
• 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.

2. Services and Transactions:

• Work Shark provides a platform for freelancers to offer their services and clients to hire freelancers.
• Clients and freelancers must communicate and conduct transactions exclusively through Work Shark for services initiated on our platform.
• Payments for services rendered are processed securely through our platform. Freelancers are paid according to agreed-upon terms and conditions.

3. Code of Conduct:

• Users must conduct themselves professionally and respectfully at all times.
• Any form of harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate account suspension or termination.
• Users must adhere to all applicable laws and regulations governing their use of Work Shark.

4. Dispute Resolution:

• Work Shark provides mechanisms for resolving disputes between clients and freelancers.
• Users agree to attempt to resolve any disputes arising from transactions on our platform through mediation and negotiation facilitated by Work Shark.

5. Content and Intellectual Property:

• Users retain ownership of the intellectual property rights to their work product, subject to the agreed-upon terms between clients and freelancers.
• By using Work Shark, users grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute user-generated content for the purposes of operating and promoting the platform.

6. Privacy and Data Security:

• Work Shark values your privacy and implements measures to protect your personal information.
• By using our platform, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Modification and Termination:

• Work Shark reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the platform or your access to it at any time without prior notice.
• Users may terminate their accounts at any time, subject to the terms of any ongoing agreements or transactions.

8. Limitation of Liability:

• Work Shark is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the platform.
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information, content, or services provided on Work Shark.

9. Governing Law:

• These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.