Terms of Service

1. Who we are & legal status

These Terms of Service (“Terms“) are a binding contract between you (“you“, “User“) and:

The Platform is accessible at fashion-freelancers.com and any subdomains.

2. Acceptance & contract formation

By creating an account, accessing or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

If you accept these Terms on behalf of a company, agency, brand or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity, and that entity becomes the “User” under these Terms.

3. Eligibility & age requirements

You may only use the Platform if:

• You are at least 16 years old, AND
• If you are 16-17, you have verifiable consent from a parent or legal guardian, documented during registration;
• You have legal capacity to enter into a binding contract in your country of residence;
• You are not barred from using the Platform under applicable law;
• You have not previously had an account terminated for breach of these Terms.

Business accounts (agencies, brands, retailers) require a representative who is at least 18 years old and authorized to bind the entity.

4. Account creation & security

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current and complete information during registration and to keep it updated;
• Maintain the security of your password and accept all risks of unauthorized access;
• Notify us immediately at legal@fashion-freelancers.com if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account;
• Not share, sell, transfer or grant access to your account to any third party.

You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

5. Platform role (DSA Art. 6 — “hosting service intermediary”)

Under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA, Regulation 2022/2065), Fashion Freelancers operates as a hosting service that allows users to store and disseminate content at their request. We are NOT:

• A talent agency, modeling agency, or booking agent;
• A party to bookings, contracts, or financial transactions between users;
• An editor of user-generated content;
• A guarantor of user identity, qualifications, or behavior.

We provide technical infrastructure to help talents and bookers connect. All commercial agreements are between users only.

6. User content & intellectual property

6.1 Your content remains yours

You retain all intellectual property rights in the content you upload to the Platform (photos, videos, text, portfolio items — “User Content“). You do not transfer ownership to us.

6.2 License you grant to us

To run the Platform, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to host, store, reproduce, modify (technical adaptations only, e.g. resizing, format conversion), publicly display and distribute your User Content for the sole purpose of:

• Displaying your profile to other users in line with your privacy settings;
• Operating, promoting and improving the Platform;
• Showing your content in search results, recommendations, and (with your separate consent) marketing materials about the Platform.

This license terminates when you delete the content or when you close your account, except (a) for content that other users have shared (e.g. a casting director who has favorited your profile), and (b) for backups and aggregated/anonymized data.

6.3 Your warranties

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights, licenses, consents and permissions for all User Content you upload;
• If your content shows other people, you have their explicit consent to upload and display their image (this includes photographers uploading model portfolios, agencies uploading talent books, etc.);
• If your content shows minors, you have written consent from a parent or legal guardian;
• Your User Content does not infringe any third-party rights (IP, privacy, publicity, etc.);
• Your User Content does not violate any law (including obscenity, defamation, hate speech).

6.4 Our intellectual property

The Platform itself (code, design, logos, trademarks, “Fashion Freelancers” name, AI matching algorithms) is owned by NY Technologies and protected by intellectual property law. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, reverse-engineer or create derivative works without our written permission.

7. Prohibited conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Impersonate another person, brand, or entity;
• Post sexually explicit, pornographic, sexually suggestive of minors, or otherwise inappropriate content;
• Post content depicting minors under 16, even with parental consent, in any commercial or modeling context;
• Post AI-generated images that fraudulently represent a real person or replace a real model’s body without consent (no deepfakes);
• Post false measurements, fake experience, fabricated credentials, or other misleading information about yourself;
• Engage in harassment, stalking, hate speech, discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, etc.;
• Scrape, crawl or extract data from the Platform using automated tools without our written permission;
• Use the Platform for scams, money laundering, fraud, prostitution, human trafficking, or any illegal purpose;
• Spam users with unsolicited messages, irrelevant offers or commercial communications;
• Circumvent or attempt to circumvent security measures, rate limits, or content filters;
• Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code;
• Interfere with the proper operation of the Platform;
• Create multiple accounts to evade restrictions or rate limits.

8. Content moderation & DSA notice-and-action (Art. 16)

8.1 Our right to moderate

We may, at our sole discretion, review, refuse, remove, restrict, downrank or delete any User Content that violates these Terms or applicable law. We are not obligated to monitor proactively but reserve the right to do so.

8.2 How to report illegal content (DSA notice-and-action)

If you believe any content on the Platform is illegal or violates these Terms, please notify us at legal@fashion-freelancers.com with:

• A description of why the content is illegal or violates our rules;
• The exact URL(s) of the content;
• Your name and contact (for non-anonymous reports — required for IP/defamation claims);
• A statement of good faith.

We will acknowledge receipt within 24 hours and process the report within 7 days (24 hours for clearly illegal content involving minors, terrorist content, or imminent harm).

8.3 Appeals (DSA Art. 20)

If we remove your content or restrict your account, we will tell you the reason and give you 14 days to appeal at legal@fashion-freelancers.com. You also have the right to use the EU Out-of-Court Dispute Settlement Body (DSA Art. 21) once such bodies are operational.

9. Bookings, jobs & payments between users

The Platform allows users to:

• Post castings, jobs, and lookbooks;
• Browse profiles and contact talents;
• Apply, message, and arrange shoots, bookings, contracts.

We strongly recommend:

• Always signing a written contract before any shoot;
• Defining usage rights (where, how long, what media) in writing;
• Requiring 50% deposit before the shoot;
• Using a tax-compliant invoicing platform.

10. Paid subscriptions & refunds

10.1 Free tier

The Platform is free for talents to register, create a profile, and apply to a reasonable number of castings/jobs per month. The free tier is supported by advertising and optional features.

10.2 Paid tiers

We may offer paid tiers (Pro, Agency, Enterprise) with premium features (more applications, analytics, priority listings, branded profiles, multi-user management). Prices are displayed in your local currency at checkout (Israeli users: in ILS, including 18% VAT).

10.3 Billing

Paid subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each billing cycle unless cancelled. You can cancel anytime in your account settings; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current cycle.

10.4 Refunds — EU users (Directive 2011/83/EU)

If you are a consumer in the EU, you have a 14-day right of withdrawal from the date of subscription. To exercise, email legal@fashion-freelancers.com within 14 days. No reason needed. We will refund within 14 days of receipt.

Exception: if you used the paid features during the 14-day window, you may receive a pro-rata refund only.

10.5 Refunds — Israeli users (Consumer Protection Regulations)

Under Israeli law (תקנות הגנת הצרכן — ביטול עסקה), you may cancel a subscription within 14 days for a full refund, less a 5% cancellation fee or 100 ILS (whichever is lower). Cancellation: legal@fashion-freelancers.com or in account settings.

10.6 No refund after 14 days

Beyond the legal cooling-off period, subscriptions are non-refundable except where required by law.

11. AI features & disclaimer (AI Act Art. 50)

We do not use your User Content to train external AI models without your separate, explicit consent. We use third-party AI providers (Google Gemini, OpenAI) bound by Data Processing Agreements.

12. Communications & marketing consent

12.1 Transactional communications

By creating an account, you consent to receive transactional emails: account confirmations, password resets, casting/job application updates, billing receipts, security notices. You cannot unsubscribe from these while your account is active.

12.2 Marketing communications (Article 30A IL / GDPR opt-in)

We will NOT send marketing emails, SMS, or WhatsApp messages unless you have explicitly opted in (separate checkbox during registration or in account settings). Each marketing message includes:

• Clear identification (“פרסומת” / “advertisement”);
• Sender name, address, contact email;
• One-click unsubscribe link, no login required.

To opt out at any time: click “Unsubscribe” in any marketing email, OR update preferences in account settings, OR email privacy@fashion-freelancers.com.

13. Verified badges & ID verification

“Verified” badges (✓) indicate that we have reviewed certain identity or credential documents (passport, ID card, agency registration, social media verification). Verification:

• Is optional and may be requested by users to increase profile trust;
• Does not constitute legal certification of identity or qualifications;
• Does not transfer any liability from the user to the Platform;
• May be revoked at any time if we suspect fraud or impersonation.

14. Termination & account closure

14.1 By you

You can close your account at any time via account settings. After closure:

• Your profile is hidden immediately;
• Soft-delete for 30 days (during which you can restore);
• Permanent deletion within 90 days;
• Some data is retained for legal/anti-fraud purposes (see Privacy Policy §5).

14.2 By us (with notice)

We may suspend or terminate your account with 30 days notice for any reason, including service discontinuation. You’ll get the chance to export your data.

14.3 By us (without notice — severe breach)

We may terminate your account immediately, without refund, if you:

• Violate these Terms (especially Section 7);
• Use the Platform for illegal activity;
• Engage in fraud, scams, impersonation;
• Pose a safety risk to other users;
• Post content involving minors in violation of these Terms.

15. Disclaimers & limitation of liability

15.1 “AS IS”

The Platform is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE”, without warranties of any kind, express or implied (including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy), to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

15.2 No warranty about users

We do not warrant the identity, qualifications, behavior, solvency, or fitness of any other user. Use common sense — meet in public places, verify credentials, sign written contracts before shoots.

15.3 Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform is capped at:

• The fees you paid us in the 12 months prior to the event giving rise to the claim, OR
• 100 USD / 350 ILS / 95 EUR if you are a free user.

We are NOT liable for:

• Acts or omissions of other users;
• Lost bookings, lost income, lost opportunities;
• Indirect, consequential, incidental, special or punitive damages;
• Data loss not caused by our gross negligence;
• Force majeure (war, natural disaster, internet outage, etc.).

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Fashion Freelancers, NY Technologies, our officers, employees, contractors and partners from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of:

• Your User Content;
• Your breach of these Terms;
• Your violation of applicable law;
• Your violation of any third-party rights (IP, privacy, publicity, contract).

17. Governing law & jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Israel, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Subject to mandatory consumer protection rules of your country of residence, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tel Aviv, Israel.

18. EU consumer rights

If you are a consumer (i.e. acting outside your trade, business or profession) in the EU/EEA, the following apply:

• You retain the protection of the mandatory provisions of the law of your country of residence;
• You may bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence;
• You may use the EU Online Dispute Resolution Platform;
• You retain a 14-day right of withdrawal on paid subscriptions (see §10.4).

19. Israeli consumer rights

If you are an Israeli consumer, the following Israeli laws apply (in addition to these Terms):

• חוק הגנת הצרכן, התשמ”א-1981 (Consumer Protection Law) — right of withdrawal, fair advertising, no misleading practices;
• חוק הגנת הפרטיות, התשמ”א-1981 + תיקון 13 (Privacy Protection Law as amended) — your data rights;
• סעיף 30א חוק התקשורת (Article 30A Anti-Spam Law) — your right to opt-in/opt-out of marketing;
• חוק שוויון זכויות לאנשים עם מוגבלות, התשנ”ח-1998 + תקנות נגישות לשירות (Accessibility Law) — see our Accessibility Statement.

For Israeli consumer complaints, you may contact the רשות הגנת הצרכן והסחר ההוגן: www.gov.il.

20. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. For material changes, we will:

• Email registered users at least 30 days before the changes take effect;
• Display a banner on the Platform;
• Allow you to terminate your account if you disagree.

For minor changes (typos, clarifications, new contact info), we will update the “Last updated” date without separate notice.

Previous versions are archived and available on request.

21. Miscellaneous

21.1 Entire agreement

These Terms + the Privacy Policy + the Cookie Policy + (if applicable) any paid subscription terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us.

21.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in full force.

21.3 No waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver.

21.4 Assignment

You cannot assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign to an affiliate, acquirer, or successor.

21.5 Notices

Notices to us: legal@fashion-freelancers.com. Notices to you: the email address on your account.

21.6 Force majeure

Neither party is liable for delays caused by events beyond their reasonable control (war, natural disaster, government action, pandemic, cyber-attack, etc.).

21.7 Language

These Terms are originally drafted in English. Translations (French, Hebrew, others) are provided for convenience. In case of conflict, the English version prevails, except for Israeli consumers where the Hebrew version (where provided) and Israeli law prevail.

22. Contact

Conditions Générales d’Utilisation

1. Qui nous sommes

Fashion Freelancers, opéré par NY Technologies, Tel Aviv, Israël. Contact légal : legal@fashion-freelancers.com.

2. Acceptation

En créant un compte, vous acceptez ces CGU et notre Politique de confidentialité. Si vous représentez une société, vous garantissez avoir l’autorité pour l’engager.

3. Éligibilité — âge

Minimum 16 ans. Entre 16 et 17 ans : consentement parental vérifiable obligatoire. Moins de 16 ans : strictement interdit. Comptes business : 18+ avec autorité.

4. Compte & sécurité

Vous êtes responsable de la sécurité de votre mot de passe et de toute activité sous votre compte. Signalez tout accès non autorisé à legal@fashion-freelancers.com.

5. Rôle de la plateforme (DSA Art. 6)

Hébergement passif au sens du DSA. Nous ne sommes pas agent, courtier, éditeur, ni garant des utilisateurs. Tous les contrats commerciaux sont entre utilisateurs.

6. Contenu utilisateur & propriété intellectuelle

Vous restez propriétaire de vos contenus. Vous nous accordez une licence mondiale, non exclusive, gratuite pour héberger et afficher votre profil. Vous garantissez avoir tous les droits sur les photos uploadées (notamment consentement des personnes représentées, autorisation parentale pour mineurs).

7. Conduite interdite

Pas d’usurpation d’identité, contenu sexuel ou suggestif, deepfakes, fausses mensurations, harcèlement, scraping, scams, multi-comptes pour contourner les limites. Tolérance zéro sur tout contenu impliquant des mineurs.

8. Modération & signalement DSA (Art. 16)

Signalement de contenu illégal : legal@fashion-freelancers.com avec URL + motif. Accusé sous 24h, traitement 7 jours (24h pour mineurs/terrorisme). Droit d’appel sous 14 jours en cas de retrait.

9. Bookings & paiements entre utilisateurs

Nous ne sommes pas partie aux bookings. Pas d’escrow, pas de médiation. Recommandation : contrat écrit avant chaque shoot, acompte 50%, factures conformes.

10. Abonnements & remboursements

Free tier permanent. Tiers payants : reconduction tacite, résiliable à tout moment. Droit de rétractation 14 jours (consommateurs EU et IL). Au-delà : non remboursable sauf cas légal.

11. IA & avertissement

Les scores IA sont des estimations — décisions finales humaines. Droit RGPD Art. 22 : demander une revue humaine. Vos données ne sont pas utilisées pour entraîner des modèles tiers.

12. Communications & marketing

Emails transactionnels : OK par défaut. Marketing (email/SMS/WhatsApp) : opt-in séparé obligatoire (Article 30A IL + RGPD). Désinscription en 1 clic.

13. Badges vérifiés

Indique vérification documentaire, mais ne transfère pas notre responsabilité. Révocable à tout moment.

14. Résiliation

Par vous : à tout moment dans les paramètres. Soft-delete 30 jours puis suppression. Par nous : préavis 30 jours hors cas grave (violation, fraude, mineurs).

15. Garanties & responsabilité

Service fourni “EN L’ÉTAT”. Pas de garantie sur les autres utilisateurs. Responsabilité plafonnée à frais payés sur 12 mois OU 95€ si gratuit. Exclusion des dommages indirects. Limites non applicables où la loi l’interdit (faute grave, consommateurs).

16. Indemnisation

Vous nous indemnisez en cas de réclamation tiers liée à votre contenu, votre violation des CGU, votre violation de droits tiers.

17. Droit applicable & juridiction

Droit israélien. Tribunaux de Tel Aviv, sauf règles de protection consommateur impératives de votre pays.

18. Droits consommateurs EU

Plateforme ODR EU : ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. Procédures dans votre pays autorisées. Rétractation 14 jours sur abonnements.

19. Droits consommateurs israéliens

Application de la loi israélienne consumer protection, anti-spam, accessibilité. Autorité : רשות הגנת הצרכן.

20. Modifications

Notification email 30 jours avant changement substantiel. Possibilité de clôturer le compte en cas de désaccord.

21. Divers

Intégralité de l’accord. Divisibilité. Pas de renonciation tacite. Cession possible par nous. Force majeure. Version anglaise prévaut sauf cas hébreu (IL).

22. Contact

legal@fashion-freelancers.com · privacy@fashion-freelancers.com · safety@fashion-freelancers.com