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Last updated: 11 August, 2025

These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) set out the basis on which you may access and use the website located at technobridge.pro and any related domains, sub-domains, mobile applications and services we provide now or in the future (together, the “Platform”). The Platform is operated by APEFO LTD (company number 16610465), a company incorporated in England and Wales with its registered office at Office 1, Izabella House, 24-26 Regent Place, City Centre, Birmingham, B1 3NJ, United Kingdom (“Technobridge”, “we”, “us”, “our”).

We provide a global online venue where individuals and businesses can list, find and contract for freelance services. We sell access to and use of the Platform (including listing tools, visibility features and membership plans) to users worldwide, subject to these Terms. We do not offer escrow, e-money, wallet or payment services and we do not hold client money for or on behalf of any user. Contracts for freelance services are concluded directly between the buyer of services (“Client”) and the provider of services (“Freelancer”) (each a “User”, together the “Users”).

By creating an account, accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all policies expressly incorporated by reference (including our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, Prohibited Services Policy, and Intellectual Property Policy) (together, the “Agreement”). If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform.

1. Who we are and how to contact us

1.1 Operator. The Platform is operated by APEFO LTD (details above). Our primary business is providing marketplace technology and related digital services. We operate worldwide from the United Kingdom.

1.2 Contact. General enquiries: support@technobridge.pro. Legal notices: legal@technobridge.pro or by post to our registered office (see clause 22 for formal notice requirements).

1.3 Regulatory status. We are not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority because we do not provide regulated payment services, e-money, escrow or investment services. We do not hold or safeguard funds for others. Payments for our membership plans and platform add-ons are processed by independent payment service providers (“Payment Partners”). Any payment between a Client and a Freelancer takes place off-platform or through methods they independently choose and control.

2. The Platform and our role

2.1 Venue only. The Platform is an online venue and set of tools enabling Clients and Freelancers to discover each other, to post or respond to opportunities, to communicate and to manage engagements. Unless expressly stated in writing, we are not a party to any contract for services between Users and we are not responsible for the performance of any such contract.

2.2 No agency or employment. We do not act as agent for any User and we do not employ Freelancers. Freelancers act as independent contractors. Nothing in the Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, worker or agency relationship between Technobridge and any User.

2.3 No financial intermediation. We do not receive, hold, escrow, segregate or safeguard funds for Users and we do not intermediate payments from Clients to Freelancers. Our fees relate only to Platform access and optional visibility or listing services.

2.4 Geographic scope. We offer the Platform worldwide, subject to applicable sanctions, export controls and local laws. Certain features or Payment Partners may not be available in all locations.

2.5 Changes. We may update the Platform and these Terms from time to time for legal, technical or operational reasons. Material changes will be notified by reasonable means (for example, email or an in-product message). Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

3. Eligibility and accounts

3.1 Age and capacity. You must be at least the age of majority in your place of residence and have capacity to enter into binding contracts. If you register on behalf of a business, you warrant that you are authorised to bind that business.

3.2 One account per person. You must not register more than one personal account. A business may operate a reasonable number of business profiles under one organisational account where permitted.

3.3 Account security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities under your account. Notify us promptly of any suspected unauthorised use.

3.4 Information. You must provide accurate and complete information and keep it up to date. We may require verification (e.g., identity, business registration or contact details) and may suspend access if information appears inaccurate or unverifiable.

3.5 Closing accounts. You may close your account at any time via settings, provided there are no open disputes or unresolved obligations. We may retain minimal data as required by law or for legitimate interests (see Privacy Policy).

4. Membership plans, listing fees and add-ons

4.1 Plans. We may offer free access tiers and paid Планы членства (e.g., Basic, Standard, Extended, Enterprise) granting defined quotas or benefits such as listing allowances, visibility periods, search highlighting, support levels or promotional placement.

4.2 Nature of service. Membership Plans are digital services that provide Platform functionality and exposure. They do not guarantee any specific ranking, lead volume, conversion or income.

4.3 Fees and taxes. Prices are shown in the selected currency and, unless stated otherwise, are exclusive of VAT or other sales taxes which may be added as required by law based on your billing address. You are responsible for any applicable taxes in your jurisdiction.

4.4 Billing and renewals. Some plans are one-off (fixed term); others may renew automatically. Any auto-renewal will be clearly disclosed at checkout. You can cancel renewal at any time before the next billing date in your account settings; cancellation stops future charges but does not refund past charges unless required by law.

4.5 Refunds. For digital services delivered immediately, statutory cooling-off rights may not apply once performance begins with your express consent. Otherwise, refunds are provided where required by law or under any specific plan-level guarantee we publish. We do not offer refunds for lack of project wins or Client enquiries.

4.6 Plan changes. We may modify plan inclusions prospectively. Where a change materially disadvantages a paid-up User during a current term, we will use reasonable efforts to honour the former inclusions until the end of that term or offer a pro-rata remedy.

5. Listings, projects and proposals

5.1 Creating listings. Freelancers may create service listings subject to our formatting rules and Prohibited Services Policy. By publishing a listing you warrant that the description is accurate, lawful and not misleading.

5.2 Client posts. Clients may post projects or briefs with sufficient information for Freelancers to assess scope, timeline and budget. Clients are responsible for complying with applicable laws (including employment, procurement and consumer laws, where relevant).

5.3 No off-platform harm. While we do not process Freelancers’ service payments, Users must not misrepresent obligations, solicit unlawful activity or use Platform tools to facilitate prohibited conduct outside the Platform.

5.4 Removal. We may edit, suspend or remove any listing or post that breaches the Agreement or applicable law, or to protect Users or our business, acting reasonably.

6. Contracting between Client and Freelancer

6.1 Direct contracts. When a Client engages a Freelancer, a separate contract is formed directly between those Users on terms they agree (the “User Contract”). We are not a party to the User Contract and have no obligations or liability under it.

6.2 Model terms (optional). We may provide optional templates (e.g., statement of work, change control, IP assignment) for Users’ convenience. These are guidance only and not legal advice. Users remain responsible for negotiating and executing their own binding terms.

6.3 Payment terms. Client and Freelancer will independently agree their payment method, timing and currency. Any bank transfer, card payment or third-party service used is at their own risk. We are not responsible for payment default, chargebacks, currency costs, taxes, withholding or refunds between Users.

6.4 Deliverables and acceptance. Acceptance criteria, milestones and revision rights should be set out in the User Contract. We do not adjudicate on quality or fitness for purpose and we do not guarantee results.

6.5 Disputes between Users. Users must attempt to resolve disputes directly. We may, at our discretion, offer limited moderation (e.g., message review, account flags), but we do not provide arbitration or binding dispute resolution between Users.

7. Prohibited services and acceptable use

7.1 Prohibited services. Users must not offer, request or promote services that are illegal, infringe third-party rights, are deceptive or unsafe, or that we list as prohibited (e.g., adult or sexual services, weapons, illegal drugs, hacking or malware, identity documents, academic cheating, hate or violent content, or activities breaching sanctions/export controls). The Prohibited Services Policy forms part of these Terms.

7.2 Sanctions and restricted locations. You must not use the Platform if you are located in, ordinarily resident in, or a governmental or sanctioned person of, any territory subject to comprehensive sanctions under UK, EU, US or UN measures (which currently include, without limitation, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Syria, and the Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine, and any other territory we notify from time to time). We may also restrict access from jurisdictions we consider high-risk.

7.3 Acceptable use. You must not misuse the Platform, including by: copying, scraping or indexing content; introducing malware; interfering with security or availability; spamming or harassing others; attempting unauthorised access; posting private information; or manipulating ratings or reviews.

7.4 Fair usage. We may apply reasonable technical limits (e.g., API calls, storage, messaging) to protect service quality.

8. User content and intellectual property

8.1 Your content. You retain ownership of content you upload or post (e.g., profiles, portfolio items, listings, briefs, messages) (“User Content”).

8.2 Licence to us. You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to host, store, display, adapt for technical delivery, index, and otherwise use your User Content for the purpose of operating and improving the Platform, promoting your listings in connection with the Platform, and complying with law. This licence ends when you remove the content, except where we are required to retain copies for legal, auditing or security purposes.

8.3 Client licences. If you publish a listing, you grant Clients a non-exclusive right to view and evaluate your listing for the purpose of engaging you. If you are a Client, you warrant you have any rights necessary to share materials with a Freelancer.

8.4 Third-party rights. You warrant that your User Content and your use of the Platform will not infringe third-party rights (including copyright, trade marks, privacy and publicity rights). You must obtain and pay for any third-party licences required for your services.

8.5 Takedown. We operate a notice-and-takedown process. If you believe content infringes your rights, contact legal@technobridge.pro with details. We may remove content and, where appropriate, suspend repeat infringers.

8.6 Feedback. You grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free licence to use feedback or suggestions you provide about the Platform without restriction.

9. Reviews and ratings

9.1 Purpose. Reviews help Users assess professionalism and service quality. They must be honest and based on real experiences.

9.2 Moderation. We may moderate or remove reviews that are abusive, irrelevant, violate the law, contain personal data or confidential information, or are clearly manipulated.

9.3 No control. Reviews are opinions of Users, not of Technobridge. We are not responsible for their accuracy.

10. Fees, payment partners and taxes

10.1 Our fees. Fees for Membership Plans, visibility add-ons and other Platform-level services are shown at checkout. We may change fees prospectively with notice.

10.2 Payment processing. Payments of our fees are processed by Payment Partners. Your use of a Payment Partner is subject to its own terms and privacy policy. We do not collect or store complete card data.

10.3 Chargebacks. If a chargeback or reversal occurs for a purchase of our services you authorised, we may suspend or limit your account and seek recovery of the amount, our costs and any Payment Partner fees.

10.4 Taxes. You are responsible for all taxes arising from your activities, income or supplies made using the Platform. We may collect VAT or other indirect taxes on our fees where required by law and remit them to the relevant authority.

11. Identity checks and risk controls

11.1 Verification. We may ask Users to complete identity, business or eligibility checks (e.g., ID, address, company registration, beneficial ownership) and to provide evidence of rights to work or trade as required by law. Failure to pass checks may result in suspension.

11.2 Screening. We may screen Users against sanctions, PEP and adverse media databases to comply with legal obligations and protect the Platform. We are not obliged to conduct comprehensive checks and make no assurance as to any User’s identity or legitimacy.

11.3 Security holds. If we detect suspicious activity, fraud risk or legal issues, we may suspend access, block content or apply other appropriate controls.

12. Data protection

12.1 Privacy Policy. Our processing of personal data is described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms. We act as controller for Platform-level processing. For information exchanged between Users in connection with a User Contract, each User acts as an independent controller and must comply with applicable data protection laws.

12.2 Messaging and monitoring. We may access or review messages or materials exchanged on the Platform to investigate abuse, enforce policies, comply with law or protect Users.

12.3 International transfers. We may transfer personal data internationally using appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

13. Intellectual property in the Platform

13.1 Ownership. We (or our licensors) own all rights in the Platform, including software, databases, design, trade marks and branding. Except for the limited right to use the Platform as permitted by these Terms, no rights are granted.

13.2 Restrictions. You must not copy, modify, reverse engineer, decompile or otherwise attempt to derive source code from the Platform, or use robots, scrapers or similar tools to access it, except as permitted by law.

14. Suspension and termination

14.1 By us. We may suspend or terminate your account (and remove content) where we reasonably believe you have breached the Agreement, pose a risk to Users or our business, provided false information, engaged in fraud or unlawful conduct, or where required by law.

14.2 Effect. On termination, your right to use the Platform ends. Clauses that by nature should continue (e.g., indemnities, limitations of liability, IP licences to the extent necessary, and governing law) will survive.

14.3 Appeal. If you believe your account has been suspended or terminated in error, contact support@technobridge.pro with details.

15. Warranties and disclaimers

15.1 Your warranties. You warrant that:

  • you have authority and capacity to enter into the Agreement;

  • your use of the Platform will comply with law and these Terms; and

  • any User Content you provide is accurate and lawful.

15.2 Our service. The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available”. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation, nor do we warrant that use will result in any specific number of leads, engagements or income.

15.3 No professional advice. Information on the Platform (including templates and guidance) is general information only and is not legal, tax, accounting or professional advice.

16. Liability

16.1 What we do not exclude. Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

16.2 Business Users. If you use the Platform for business purposes:

  • we exclude all implied conditions, warranties and representations to the maximum extent permitted by law;

  • we will not be liable for: loss of profits, revenues, contracts, anticipated savings, goodwill or data; wasted expenditure; business interruption; or any indirect or consequential loss; and

  • our total liability for all claims in any 12-month period arising out of or in connection with the Agreement shall not exceed the greater of £500 or the total fees you paid to us for Platform services in that period.

16.3 Consumers. If you are a consumer, we provide the Platform with reasonable skill and care. We are not liable for losses we could not reasonably foresee. Your statutory rights are not affected.

16.4 User-to-User liability. We are not liable for any act or omission of any User, nor for the performance of any User Contract.

17. Indemnity

You will indemnify and hold harmless Technobridge and our officers, employees and contractors from and against any third-party claim, liability, damage, cost and expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your breach of the Agreement or applicable law; (b) your User Content; (c) a User Contract or services you provide or receive; or (d) your use of the Platform in a manner that infringes third-party rights.

18. Consumer information and cancellations

18.1 Digital services. Where you purchase a paid Membership Plan or add-on as a consumer, you may have a statutory right to cancel within 14 days of purchase. If you ask us to begin performance during that period (for example, by activating listings or visibility benefits immediately), you acknowledge that you may lose the right to cancel once the service is fully performed and we may charge a proportionate amount for services already supplied.

18.2 How to cancel. To exercise a cancellation right, email support@technobridge.pro clearly stating your request, order details and account email.

19. Third-party services and links

The Platform may contain links to third-party sites or integrate with third-party tools (including Payment Partners). We are not responsible for their content or availability. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to those providers’ terms.

20. Force majeure

We are not responsible for any failure or delay caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to strikes, lock-outs, acts of God, war, terrorism, civil commotion, epidemic, cyber-attack, failure of utilities, or laws or actions of government.

21. Assignment and subcontracting

You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under the Agreement without our prior written consent. We may assign or subcontract our rights and obligations, in whole or part, provided this does not materially prejudice your rights.

22. Notices

22.1 How to give notices to us. Legal notices must be sent by email to legal@technobridge.pro and by post to our registered office. Service is deemed effective on receipt.

22.2 How we give notices to you. We may notify you by email to the address associated with your account or by in-Platform message.

23. Governing law and jurisdiction

23.1 Business Users. These Terms and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with them are governed by the law of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction.

23.2 Consumers. If you are a consumer and resident in the UK or EU, you may bring proceedings in your local courts. Mandatory consumer protections in your country of residence will apply where required.

24. Miscellaneous

24.1 Entire agreement. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and us in relation to the Platform and supersedes any prior understandings.

24.2 Severability. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the rest remains in force and, where possible, the offending provision will be interpreted to best achieve its intent.

24.3 No waiver. A failure to enforce a right is not a waiver.

24.4 Third-party rights. Except as expressly stated, no person other than a party to the Agreement has rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

25. Marketplace-specific rules

25.1 Contact exchange. Users may exchange contact details where necessary to deliver services, subject to data protection laws. You must not use contact details obtained via the Platform to send unsolicited marketing.

25.2 Outside payments. Because we do not provide payment services for User Contracts, you must agree payment terms directly with your counterparty. You must not imply that Technobridge guarantees any payment or will mediate payment disputes.

25.3 Non-circumvention of Platform fees. You must not avoid or attempt to avoid paying fees due for Platform services you choose to purchase (e.g., membership, visibility add-ons). We do not charge commissions on User-to-User payments.

25.4 Fair dealing. Users must act in good faith, respond in a reasonable time, and not mislead or exploit other Users.

26. Freelancer obligations

26.1 Skill and care. Freelancers must perform services with reasonable skill and care and in accordance with the User Contract.

26.2 Compliance. Freelancers are solely responsible for their compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including tax, licensing, professional standards, export controls and sanctions) in the places where they operate.

26.3 Insurance. We recommend Freelancers maintain appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

26.4 Taxes and reporting. Freelancers must account for income taxes, VAT/GST and other taxes that may apply to them.

27. Client obligations

27.1 Briefs and materials. Clients must provide accurate briefs, timely feedback and materials necessary to perform the services and warrant that they have rights to use any materials they supply.

27.2 Payments. Clients must pay Freelancers in accordance with their User Contract and applicable law. We are not responsible for payment disputes.

27.3 Consumer clients. Where a Client is a consumer, the Freelancer must honour any mandatory consumer rights that apply to the supply of services.

28. Complaints

We aim to resolve issues quickly and fairly. For complaints about Platform services, contact support@technobridge.pro. This procedure does not apply to disputes between Users under a User Contract.

29. Interpretation

Headings are for convenience only. “Including” means “including without limitation”. References to laws include amendments and re-enactments. If these Terms are translated, the English version prevails in case of conflict.

Schedule 1 – Membership Plan Summary (informative, not contractual)

  • Основные – limited listing quota and search visibility for a defined period; one-off fee.

  • Standard – increased listing quota and visibility; optional promotional placement.

  • Extended – higher quotas, priority support, enhanced promotional tools.

  • Enterprise – custom quotas, account management, bulk tools.

Specific inclusions, durations and prices are disclosed at checkout and may vary by market. The above does not alter your statutory rights.

Schedule 2 – Prohibited Services (summary)

Services we prohibit include, without limitation: illegal goods or services; sexual services or explicit adult content; weapons or explosives; illegal drugs or paraphernalia; hacking, cracking, malware or surveillanceware; identity documents or personal data trading; academic cheating; spam, fake reviews or manipulation; hate, extremist or violent content; activities that breach intellectual property; services enabling sanctions evasion or money laundering; and any activity we reasonably deem harmful. Detailed lists may be updated from time to time on the Platform.

II. Policies, Annexes and Definitions

A. Extended Consumer Terms (UK/EU)

If you purchase a paid Membership Plan or add-on as a consumer (not acting in the course of business), you may have a statutory right to cancel within 14 days of the contract. You can exercise this right by emailing support@technobridge.pro with your account email, order number and a clear statement of cancellation.

Our services are digital and begin when benefits are activated. If you ask us to begin before the end of the cancellation period, you acknowledge that once the service is fully performed you lose the right to cancel, and if you cancel after performance has begun, we may charge a proportionate amount for services already supplied. Nothing in these Terms affects non-excludable consumer rights.

B. Cookie and Tracking Policy (summary)

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate, secure and improve the Platform; remember preferences; measure performance; and, where allowed, support marketing. Manage non-essential cookies via our preference centre. Essential cookies are required for core functionality. See our full Cookie Policy for categories, providers and lifespans.

C. Data Protection Addendum (controller-to-controller)

Each User is an independent controller of personal data they share through the Platform to consider and deliver services.

  • Lawful basis and transparency: Each User must ensure a valid lawful basis and provide clear privacy information.
  • International transfers: Where personal data is exported outside the UK/EEA, implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., SCCs).
  • Security: Maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures.
  • Cooperation: Work in good faith on misdirected data, incidents and data-subject requests attributable to your processing.
  • Processor scenarios (optional features): If we process personal data on your behalf for a specific optional feature (e.g., email relay), we act as a processor only for that feature, on your documented instructions, with appropriate security and sub-processor controls (see Privacy Policy).

D. Notice-and-Takedown & Repeat Infringer Policy

If you believe content infringes your rights, email legal@technobridge.pro with: (a) your contact details; (b) the content’s location; (c) rights allegedly infringed; (d) a good-faith statement that the use is unauthorised. We may remove or disable access and notify the User. We may terminate repeat infringers. If your content is removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice with details; restoration is at our discretion.

E. Template IP Assignment & Licence (Client ↔ Freelancer) — Optional

(For convenience only; not legal advice.)

  1. Ownership: Subject to payment in full, the Freelancer assigns to the Client all IP rights in deliverables created specifically for the Client under the User Contract, excluding pre-existing materials, third-party materials and tools (Background Materials).
  2. Background Materials: Freelancer grants Client a worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive licence to use Background Materials solely as incorporated in the deliverables.
  3. Moral rights: To the extent permitted by law, Freelancer waives or agrees not to assert moral rights against the Client and its licensees.
  4. Third-party rights: Freelancer will flag any third-party content and secure appropriate licences or identify licence requirements.
  5. Portfolio: Freelancer may show non-confidential excerpts for self-promotion unless the Client reasonably objects (e.g., confidentiality).

F. Sanctions & Export Controls Annex

You represent you are not a sanctioned person and are not located in a comprehensively sanctioned territory. You will not use the Platform in ways that breach UK, EU, US or UN sanctions/export controls. We may restrict access, suspend accounts or block content to manage sanctions risk. Notify us immediately if you become a sanctioned person.

G. Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption & Modern Slavery

Comply with the UK Bribery Act 2010 and applicable anti-corruption laws; do not offer, give, request or accept bribes. Perform services without forced, compulsory or child labour and in line with modern-slavery laws. We may suspend or terminate accounts where we reasonably suspect a breach.

H. AML/CFT Statement

We do not provide regulated payment services, e-money or escrow and do not hold funds for Users. We operate risk-based controls (sanctions screening, adverse-media checks, fraud monitoring). We may request information to understand legitimate use of the Platform and may suspend accounts where risk cannot be mitigated.

I. Record Retention

We may retain Platform logs, messages and metadata for a reasonable period for security, fraud prevention, dispute handling and legal compliance. Users should keep their own copies of User Contracts, statements of work, invoices and deliverables.

J. Electronic Communications & Signatures

You consent to receive contracts, notices and disclosures electronically. Electronic signatures and click-through acceptances are valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

K. Beta Features & Trials

Beta or trial features are provided “as is,” may change or be withdrawn without notice, and are subject to confidentiality. Our liability in connection with beta features is excluded to the maximum extent permitted by law.

L. API & Automation (if offered)

Use any API strictly per documentation and rate limits. Do not scrape, build competing services, or attempt unauthorised access. We may revoke API access for misuse.

M. Accessibility

We aim to make the Platform accessible and to consider recognised accessibility standards. If you encounter barriers, contact support@technobridge.pro so we can assist.

N. Jurisdiction-Specific Consumer Notices (informative)

  • UK: Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 apply to digital services.
  • EU/EEA: Local laws implementing the Consumer Rights Directive and Digital Content Directive apply.
    Nothing in these Terms deprives consumers of mandatory local rights.

O. Definitions (glossary)

Client: User buying freelance services. Freelancer: User providing freelance services. User Contract: Agreement concluded directly between Client and Freelancer. Payment Partners: Independent providers processing our fees. Platform: technobridge.pro and related apps/services. Background Materials: Pre-existing materials, tools or third-party content used to create deliverables.