Terms of Use

Effective Date: 08 May 2024

Welcome to Writers Hub (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Writers Hub operates the website https://writershub.co.za/ (the “Site”). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Site.

2. Description of Service

Writers Hub provides a platform that connects freelance writers with clients who need writing services. Users can create profiles, post job listings, and hire freelancers for various writing tasks.

3. User Accounts

3.1. Registration: To access certain features of our Site, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2. Account Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your password. You agree not to disclose your password to any third party and to take sole responsibility for any activities or actions under your account, whether or not you have authorized such activities or actions. You will immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. User Conduct

4.1. Prohibited Activities: You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful or prohibited activities, including but not limited to:

  • Posting false, misleading, or deceptive content
  • Infringing on any third party’s intellectual property rights
  • Engaging in any form of harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior
  • Uploading or distributing viruses or any other harmful code
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks

4.2. Content Standards: You agree that any content you upload, post, or otherwise make available on the Site complies with our content standards. Content must not be illegal, offensive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

5. Services and Payments

5.1. Service Listings: Freelancers may create profiles and list their services on the Site. Clients may browse these listings and hire freelancers for specific tasks.

5.2. Payments: All payments for services are made through our Site. We use third-party payment processors to handle transactions. You agree to provide accurate billing information and to pay all fees and charges incurred in connection with your use of the Site.

5.3. Service Fees: We charge a service fee for transactions made through our Site. The service fee is a percentage of the total payment made by the client to the freelancer. Details of the service fee are provided on the Site.

6. Dispute Resolution

6.1. Disputes Between Users: We encourage users to resolve disputes amicably. If a dispute arises between a client and a freelancer, they should first attempt to resolve it through direct communication.

6.2. Mediation: If a dispute cannot be resolved through direct communication, either party may request mediation through our Site. We will assist in facilitating a resolution but do not guarantee a specific outcome.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1. Ownership: All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is our property or the property of our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

7.2. License to Use: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use our Site for personal and commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Writers Hub and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your use of or inability to use the Site; (ii) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein; (iii) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site; (iv) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Site by any third party; or (v) any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Site.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Writers Hub and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with (i) your access to or use of the Site; (ii) your violation of these Terms; or (iii) your content.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Site at our sole discretion, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

11. Governing Law

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

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use our Site after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • By email: info@writershub.co.za