Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: October 21, 2025

Welcome to Maker Pool, operated by Maker Pool LLC. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and services, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through Makerpool.com (Makerpool).

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Site.

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1. User Eligibility and Account Responsibilities

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that all information provided is accurate and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

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2. User Conduct

As a condition of your use of MakerPool, you agree not to:

• Post or share any illegal, defamatory, harassing, or otherwise offensive content.
  
• Post or share anything related to weapons, the creation of weapons, or any related discussions.
  
• Upload or exchange files that contain harmful, malicious, or infected software, such as viruses, malware, or ransomware.
  
• Engage in hacking, overloading, or any attempt to disrupt, interfere with, or compromise the functionality or integrity of the Site.
  
• Use Maker Pool’s content, logo, branding, or design without prior written consent.
  
• Violate the rights, including intellectual property rights, of MakerPool or other users.
  
• Engage in any activity that disrupts the Site’s operation or the user experience of others.
  

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3. User Content and Interactions

Users are allowed to:

• Communicate and connect with other users on the platform.
  
• Create and maintain a freelancer profile, including uploading pictures and information relevant to their professional or freelance skills.
  
• Share and exchange files relevant to project collaborations, provided such files comply with these Terms and do not include any prohibited content.
  

Maker Pool does not pre-screen content, but reserves the right to review, remove, or restrict content or user activity at our sole discretion.

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4. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Site at any time, without prior notice, for reasons including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
  
• Suspicion of fraudulent or illegal activity
  
• Interference with the operation of the Site
  
• Abuse of other users or the platform
  

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5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Maker Pool LLC 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:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Site;
  
• Any conduct or content of any user or third party on the Site;
  
• Any content obtained from the Site;
  
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
  

You agree that your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using the Site.

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6. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

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7. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Louisiana. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit. Maker Pool reserves the right to choose the arbitration forum and location.

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8. Modification of Terms

We may modify or update these Terms at any time. You will be notified of material changes via the email address associated with your account. Continued use of the Site after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

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9. Privacy and Data Protection

We collect and process personal data as described in our Privacy Policy, including but not limited to:

• Data you provide during registration, such as your name, email address, and skills.
  
• Data related to your activity on the platform, including communications and uploads.
  
• Usage data to improve user experience and platform security.
  

We use this information to operate and improve our services, protect user accounts, and communicate with you. We take reasonable steps to protect your data and comply with applicable data protection laws.

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10. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, and software, is the property of Maker Pool LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission.

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11. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms, you may contact us at:

Email: support@makerpool.com

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By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.