Terms of Service

Last updated: October 13, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using FairPrice, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our service.

2. Service Description

FairPrice is an anonymous budget matching service that:

  • Allows freelancers to create projects and submit budget ranges
  • Enables clients to submit their budget ranges anonymously
  • Calculates fair price matches when budget ranges overlap
  • Provides secure, encrypted storage of project data
  • Automatically deletes project data after 30 days

3. License Purchase and Usage

3.1 One-Time Payment

FairPrice operates on a one-time payment model:

  • Price: $50 USD (one-time, lifetime access)
  • No Subscriptions: No recurring charges or hidden fees
  • Lifetime Access: Your license never expires
  • Payment Processing: All payments processed securely through Stripe

3.2 License Key

  • Your license key is personal and non-transferable
  • Do not share your license key with others
  • We may revoke licenses used for fraudulent purposes
  • Lost license keys can be recovered via email

3.3 Refund Policy

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: If you're not satisfied with FairPrice within 30 days of purchase, contact us at [email protected] for a full refund. No questions asked.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use FairPrice only for lawful purposes. You may not:

  • Use the service for illegal activities
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise the service
  • Share your license key with unauthorized users
  • Create automated bots or scrapers
  • Abuse the rate limiting or attempt DDoS attacks
  • Submit false, misleading, or malicious information
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. Data and Privacy

5.1 Your Data

  • You own all data you submit to FairPrice
  • We encrypt all sensitive data using industry-standard encryption
  • Project data is automatically deleted after 30 days
  • We never sell or share your data with third parties

5.2 Privacy

Your use of FairPrice is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

6. Service Availability

6.1 Uptime

While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. Maintenance windows will be announced in advance when possible.

6.2 Service Changes

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue features with notice
  • Update pricing for new licenses (existing licenses unaffected)
  • Improve and enhance the service

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Service "As-Is"

FairPrice is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee:

  • That budget matches will always be found
  • That negotiations will be successful
  • That the service will meet your specific requirements
  • That the service will be error-free

7.2 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of FairPrice is limited to the amount you paid for your license ($50 USD).

7.3 Not a Substitute for Legal Advice

FairPrice is a tool for budget negotiation. It is not legal advice, financial advice, or a binding contract. Any agreements reached through FairPrice should be formalized in proper contracts.

8. Termination

8.1 By You

You may stop using FairPrice at any time. Contact us to request account deletion.

8.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access if you:

  • Violate these Terms of Service
  • Engage in fraudulent activity
  • Abuse the service or other users
  • Request a chargeback without contacting us first

9. Intellectual Property

The FairPrice service, including its design, code, and branding, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our code
  • Use our branding without permission
  • Create derivative works
  • Reverse engineer the service

10. Dispute Resolution

10.1 Contact First

If you have a dispute, please contact us first at [email protected]. We're committed to resolving issues fairly.

10.2 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of your jurisdiction. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Significant changes will be announced via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

In Plain English: Pay once ($50), use forever. We respect your privacy, encrypt your data, and delete it after 30 days. Use the service fairly, and we'll do our best to serve you well. Not satisfied? Get a refund within 30 days.