Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Cut & Hire website, Discord server, services, or any related platform operated by Cut & Hire ("Cut & Hire", "we", "our", or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our services, website, Discord server, or other Cut & Hire platforms.

2. Our Services

Cut & Hire provides digital creative and business services, including but not limited to:

• Video Editing
• YouTube Editing
• Short-Form Content Editing
• Content Repurposing
• Clipping
• Thumbnail Design
• Graphic Design
• Motion Graphics
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Services
• Other Creative Services

All services are delivered digitally unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

3. Orders and Payments

All prices are charged in United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise stated.

Payment must be made according to the agreed proposal, invoice, subscription, or payment schedule before work begins unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

Cut & Hire may require an upfront payment, weekly payment, monthly payment, or other agreed payment structure depending on the project.

Failure to complete payment may result in the suspension or cancellation of services.

Any payment processing fees associated with a transaction may be the responsibility of the client when agreed upon before payment.

4. Cut & Hire Team Payment Rules

When a client hires an editor, designer, clipper, or other creative through Cut & Hire, the following rules may apply:

• Client payments must follow the payment method and process provided by Cut & Hire.
• Clients should not send payments directly to individual team members unless explicitly authorized by Cut & Hire.
• Team members are responsible for following the commission structure communicated by Cut & Hire.
• Any applicable Cut & Hire commission must be paid according to the agreed terms.
• Attempting to bypass Cut & Hire's payment or commission system may result in removal from the team and/or termination of the client's project.
• Team members may not independently negotiate or alter agreed payment terms with clients without authorization when doing so would affect Cut & Hire's agreed commission or project arrangement.
• Any disputes regarding payments should be brought to Cut & Hire management before further action is taken.

Cut & Hire may update its commission structures, payment procedures, and team policies when necessary. Team members will be informed of material changes.

5. Communication Rules

For projects managed through Cut & Hire:

• Project-related communication should take place through the designated Cut & Hire ticket, private channel, group chat, or other communication method provided by the team.
• Payment negotiations should not be conducted privately when the project is being managed through Cut & Hire.
• Clients and team members are expected to communicate respectfully and professionally.
• Abusive, threatening, fraudulent, or inappropriate behavior may result in immediate termination of the project or removal from Cut & Hire.

Cut & Hire may supervise project communication to ensure quality, resolve disputes, and maintain the integrity of the service.

6. Service Delivery

Services are delivered digitally through email, Discord, cloud storage, project management platforms, or other agreed communication channels.

Delivery timelines are communicated before work begins and may vary depending on the scope, complexity, revisions, and amount of material provided.

Delays caused by missing footage, scripts, voiceovers, assets, feedback, approvals, or other client-provided materials may extend the delivery timeline.

7. Revisions and Client Feedback

Clients are expected to provide clear and reasonable feedback.

The number of revisions included in a project may vary depending on the agreed service or package.

Additional revisions or substantial changes outside the original scope may result in additional charges.

A client is responsible for reviewing and approving final deliverables.

8. Refunds, Returns & Cancellations

Refunds, cancellations, and disputes are evaluated according to the circumstances of the project and any specific refund policy communicated before purchase.

Generally:

• Refunds may be considered if an agreed service was not delivered.
• Refunds or partial refunds may be considered for eligible cancellations before work has commenced.
• Fully completed or accepted services are generally non-refundable.
• Custom or personalized services are generally non-refundable.
• Work that has already been completed may remain payable even if the client chooses to discontinue the project.
• Deposits or upfront payments may be non-refundable once work has commenced.

Any refund determination will take into account the work already completed, project scope, communication history, and applicable agreement.

9. Client Responsibilities

Clients agree to:

• Provide accurate information necessary to complete the project.
• Provide required footage, scripts, voiceovers, assets, references, and other materials in a timely manner.
• Respond to requests for feedback or approvals within a reasonable timeframe.
• Ensure that materials provided to Cut & Hire do not infringe the intellectual property or other rights of third parties.
• Maintain professional communication with Cut & Hire and its team members.
• Follow the agreed payment schedule.

Delays caused by the client may affect the project's delivery timeline.

10. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• The client retains ownership of materials they provide to Cut & Hire.
• Cut & Hire retains ownership of its internal processes, templates, workflows, systems, editing techniques, creative methodologies, and proprietary resources.
• Upon full payment, the client receives the rights to use the final deliverables for their intended business or personal purposes unless otherwise specified.
• Unpaid work remains the property of Cut & Hire or the applicable creator until payment has been completed.
• Cut & Hire may retain internal project files and working files unless otherwise agreed.

11. Portfolio and Promotional Rights

Unless the client requests otherwise in writing before the project begins, Cut & Hire may use completed work, publicly available client content, screenshots, results, testimonials, or excerpts of completed projects for portfolio, marketing, promotional, and case-study purposes.

Clients may request that specific work remain confidential where appropriate.

12. No Guaranteed Results

Cut & Hire provides creative, editing, marketing, and business-related services.

While we strive to provide high-quality work, we do not guarantee specific results, including:

• Views
• Subscribers
• Followers
• Revenue
• Sales
• Leads
• Viral performance
• Audience growth
• Engagement
• Search rankings
• Advertising performance
• Business growth

Results may depend on factors outside of Cut & Hire's control, including the platform's algorithm, audience behavior, competition, content quality, publishing strategy, and market conditions.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cut & Hire shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of our website, services, Discord server, or other platforms.

This includes, but is not limited to, loss of revenue, profits, business opportunities, audience growth, data, or other potential business losses.

14. Team Member Rules

Editors, designers, clippers, and other creatives participating in Cut & Hire agree to:

• Complete assigned work professionally and within agreed deadlines.
• Communicate with clients respectfully.
• Follow Cut & Hire's project instructions and creative guidelines.
• Respect the agreed payment and commission structure.
• Not intentionally bypass Cut & Hire to avoid commissions or fees.
• Not misrepresent themselves as the owner or official representative of Cut & Hire.
• Not share confidential client information or project materials without authorization.
• Not use another team member's work as their own.
• Not engage in fraudulent activity, scams, harassment, or other unlawful behavior.
• Inform Cut & Hire management of significant project issues or payment disputes.

Violations may result in warnings, loss of access to projects, suspension, removal from the team, or other appropriate action.

15. Client-Team Member Relationships

When a client is introduced to a team member through Cut & Hire, the relationship may remain subject to Cut & Hire's applicable project and commission policies.

Clients and team members may not intentionally circumvent Cut & Hire's involvement, payment structure, or commission system for the purpose of avoiding agreed fees.

Cut & Hire reserves the right to terminate relationships with clients or team members who intentionally attempt to circumvent these policies.

16. Termination

Cut & Hire reserves the right to suspend or terminate services, projects, accounts, or access to its platforms if:

• Payments are not made.
• A client or team member violates these Terms.
• A person engages in abusive, unlawful, fraudulent, or deceptive behavior.
• A person attempts to circumvent Cut & Hire's payment or commission system.
• A person shares confidential information without authorization.
• A person otherwise acts in a manner that materially harms Cut & Hire, its clients, or its team.

Any completed work up to the termination date remains payable according to the applicable agreement.

17. Privacy

Your use of Cut & Hire's website and services may also be governed by our Privacy Policy.

You are responsible for reviewing the applicable privacy practices before providing personal or confidential information.

18. Changes to These Terms

Cut & Hire reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time.

Updated versions may be posted on the Cut & Hire website with a revised "Last updated" date.

Continued use of our website, services, Discord server, or other Cut & Hire platforms after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, our services, payments, or Cut & Hire policies, please contact us at:

fabribusiness76@gmail.com