Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Current Bloom ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") regarding your use of the Current Bloom website (current-bloom.com) and services.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Company Information

Current Bloom is a UK-based freelancer platform operated by:

• Address: Windsor Rd, Plymouth PL3 6QN, United Kingdom
• Phone: +441752773310
• Email: [email protected]

3. Description of Services

Current Bloom provides a platform that connects businesses with freelance professionals in the United Kingdom. Our services include:

• Talent matching and recruitment services
• Project management support
• Payment processing and escrow services
• Communication and collaboration tools
• Quality assurance and dispute resolution

4. User Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have the legal capacity to enter into contracts
• Provide accurate and complete information
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not be prohibited from using our services under UK law

5. User Accounts

When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as necessary
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

6. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our services
• Use our services for competitive intelligence or benchmarking

7. Payment Terms

For our paid services:

• All fees are quoted in British Pounds (GBP)
• Payment is due according to the agreed payment schedule
• We may use third-party payment processors
• Refunds are subject to our refund policy
• You are responsible for all applicable taxes

8. Intellectual Property

The Current Bloom platform, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by us and protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written consent.

9. User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to our platform. However, by submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for the purpose of providing our services.

You represent that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that your content does not infringe on third-party rights.

10. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

11. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may:

• Perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice
• Make emergency repairs as needed
• Modify or discontinue services at our discretion
• Limit access during high-demand periods

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or engage in conduct that we deem harmful to our platform or other users.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately.

13. Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that our services will be error-free, secure, or continuously available.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Current Bloom shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

Our total liability to you for all claims shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Current Bloom, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Any content you submit to our platform

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

17. Dispute Resolution

Before pursuing legal action, we encourage you to contact us to resolve any disputes informally. If informal resolution is not possible, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with UK arbitration rules.

18. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our services after changes constitute acceptance of the modified Terms.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

20. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +441752773310
• Address: Windsor Rd, Plymouth PL3 6QN, United Kingdom