Last Updated: August 28, 2026
Welcome to TML Freelance Services. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our services, website, and platforms. By engaging TML Freelance Services (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) or purchasing our services, you (“Client”, “you”) agree to be bound by these Terms.
➡️ 1. Scope of Services
- Service Delivery: We provide freelance and digital services by contracting with independent third-party professionals.
- Arbitrage Model: You acknowledge that we manage, oversee, and subcontract project fulfillment to external specialists.
- Quality Assurance: We retain sole responsibility for managing subcontractors and maintaining final deliverable standards.
- Modifications: We reserve the right to modify service scopes upon mutual written agreement.
➡️ 2. Client Obligations
- Accurate Information: You must provide clear, complete, and accurate project briefs, data, and assets.
- Timely Feedback: You agree to review deliverables and provide feedback within 3 business days of receipt.
- Delayed Responses: Delays in your feedback will automatically extend project completion deadlines.
➡️ 3. Fees, Billing, and Payments
- Pricing Structure: All service prices are quoted upfront based on project requirements.
- Payment Schedule: A 50% deposit is required before work begins, with the remaining 50% due upon project completion.
- Late Fees: Invoices unpaid past the due date incur a 1.5% monthly late fee.
- Refund Policy: Deposits are non-refundable once subcontracted resource allocation or work has started.
➡️ 4. Independent Contractor Status
- No Direct Hiring: You strictly agree not to solicit, hire, or contract directly with our subcontractors.
- Non-Circumvention: This non-circumvention restriction lasts during active projects and for 12 months after contract termination.
- Breach Penalty: Violating this clause triggers a liquidated damages fee equal to 50% of the subcontractor’s estimated annual value.
➡️ 5. Intellectual Property (IP) Rights
- Transfer of Ownership: Full ownership and IP rights transfer to you only after full payment is settled.
- Pre-existing Material: We retain all rights to our pre-existing tools, templates, methodologies, and code.
- Portfolio Usage: We reserve the right to display completed public works in our marketing portfolios.
➡️ 6. Confidentiality
- Protected Information: Both parties agree to protect proprietary data, trade secrets, and personal information.
- Exclusions: Confidentiality does not apply to information already public or independently developed.
- Subcontractor NDA: We ensure all third-party contractors sign strict non-disclosure agreements before viewing your data.
➡️ 7. Limitation of Liability
- Indirect Damages: We are not liable for lost profits, data loss, or indirect business damages.
- Liability Cap: Our total liability is strictly capped at the total amount you paid for the specific project.
- Third-Party Delays: We are not responsible for delays caused by third-party software or internet outages.
➡️ 8. Termination
- Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate a project with 14 days written notice.
- Termination for Cause: We may suspend services immediately if you breach payment terms or non-circumvention rules.
- Outstanding Balances: Upon termination, you must pay for all work completed up to the termination date.
➡️ 9. Governing Law
- Jurisdiction: These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Dispute Resolution: Any legal disputes will be settled through amicable negotiation before entering local courts.
➡️ 10. Changes to Terms
- Right to Update: We may update these Terms at any time to reflect operational or legal changes.
- Notification: Revised versions will be posted online with an updated “Last Updated” date.