TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: 30 April 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Model Hires platform, including our website located at www.modelhires.com and all related services, features, and content (collectively, the “Platform”).

“Model Hires,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to the platform operator.

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform.

1. PLATFORM NATURE & NO AGENCY RELATIONSHIP

Model Hires is a technology platform that enables users to create profiles, showcase work, and connect with other users.

We are not:

  • A modeling agency, talent agency, or employment business;

  • A broker, intermediary, or contracting party; and

  • A party to any agreement between users.

We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee any user, listing, communication, or transaction. All interactions occur solely between users.

2. ELIGIBILITY

You may only use the Platform if:

  • You are at least 16 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction);

  • You have legal capacity to enter into binding agreements; and

  • You comply with all applicable laws.

We may suspend or terminate access at our sole discretion.

3. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION & SECURITY

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information;

  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials; and

  • Be fully responsible for all activity under your account.

We reserve the right to reclaim, suspend, or terminate accounts at any time.

4. USER CONDUCT

You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform for unlawful, deceptive, or harmful purposes;

  • Misrepresent identity, affiliation, or qualifications;

  • Upload false, misleading, or infringing content;

  • Interfere with Platform infrastructure or security; and

  • Scrape, crawl, or extract data without permission.

We may investigate and take action at our sole discretion.

5. USER CONTENT & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1 Ownership

You retain ownership of content you submit (“User Content”).

5.2 License to Model Hires

You grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable license to:

  • Use, host, reproduce, distribute, modify, and display User Content; and

  • Operate, improve, promote, and commercialize the Platform.

5.3 Platform IP

All Platform content, technology, branding, and software are owned by Model Hires or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reverse engineer, or exploit any part of the Platform.

6. PAYMENTS & MONETIZATION

We may offer paid features, subscriptions, or transaction-based services.

You agree that:

  • All fees are non-refundable unless required by law;

  • We may change pricing at any time; and

  • You authorize us to charge your payment method for applicable fees.

We may use third-party payment processors and are not responsible for their services.

7. MARKETPLACE DISCLAIMER

Model Hires is a neutral marketplace platform.

We:

  • Do not verify user identities unless explicitly stated;

  • Do not conduct background checks; and

  • Do not guarantee performance, safety, legality, or outcomes.

You assume all risk when interacting with other users.

8. VERIFICATION & TRUST FEATURES

We may offer optional or mandatory verification.

You acknowledge:

  • Verification is limited and point-in-time only;

  • It is not a guarantee of identity, authenticity, or conduct; and

  • Verification status may be revoked at any time.

We may use third-party identity providers.

9. CONTENT MODERATION & ENFORCEMENT

We reserve absolute discretion to:

  • Remove or restrict content;

  • Suspend or terminate accounts;

  • Investigate violations; and

  • Cooperate with law enforcement.

We are not obligated to monitor content.

10. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The Platform may integrate or link to third-party services.

We are not responsible for:

  • Third-party content or services;

  • External transactions or agreements; and

  • Data handling by third parties.

11. TERMINATION

We may suspend or terminate your access:

  • At any time;

  • For any reason; and

  • Without notice or liability.

Upon termination:

  • Your access ceases immediately; and

  • We may retain or delete your data at our discretion.

12. DISCLAIMERS

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”

WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

  • MERCHANTABILITY

  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

  • NON-INFRINGEMENT

We do not guarantee uptime, security, or accuracy.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

MODEL HIRES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES;

  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS, OR REPUTATION; AND

  • USER INTERACTIONS OR OFF-PLATFORM CONDUCT.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

  • Amount paid by you in the last 12 months; OR

  • USD $100.

14. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Model Hires and its affiliates from any claims arising from:

  • Your use of the Platform;

  • Your content;

  • Your interactions with other users; and

  • Your violation of law or third-party rights.

We may assume exclusive defense at your expense.

15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

15.1 Arbitration

Any dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration.

15.2 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to class actions.

15.3 Jurisdiction

Governing law: State of New York.

We may enforce rights in any jurisdiction globally.

16. CHANGES TO PLATFORM & TERMS

We may:

  • Modify or discontinue any part of the Platform; and

  • Update these Terms at any time.

Continued use constitutes acceptance.

17. RESTRICTIONS

You may not use the Platform if:

  • You are under 16;

  • You are prohibited by law; and

  • Your account has been previously terminated.

18. RISK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

You expressly acknowledge that:

  • The Platform facilitates interactions between independent parties;

  • We do not supervise, control, or guarantee user conduct; and

  • You assume full responsibility for all decisions and engagements.

19. FORCE MAJEURE

We are not liable for failure or delay due to events beyond our control, including:

  • Cyberattacks

  • Infrastructure failures

  • Natural disasters

  • Government actions

20. ASSIGNMENT

We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction, including in connection with:

  • Mergers

  • Acquisitions

  • Asset sales

You may not assign your rights without our consent.

21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Model Hires and supersede all prior agreements.

22. CONTACT

hello@modelhires.com

By using the Platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms.