Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer for Tessera Creatives

Last Updated: March 17, 2025

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Tessera Creatives (“the Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Description of Services

Tessera Creatives is an online directory listing service that connects freelance editors, writers, and other creative professionals (“Freelancers”) with authors and publishing professionals (“Clients”). Tessera Creatives does not vet, endorse, or guarantee the quality of services provided by Freelancers. All users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before engaging in any professional relationships.

3. Membership and Listings

• Freelancers may apply to list their profiles on the Website by selecting a membership tier and submitting their details for approval.
• Payment for listing is required based on the selected membership tier. Fees are no-nrefundable unless otherwise stated.
• Tessera Creatives reserves the right to approve, reject, or remove any listing at its sole discretion.

4. User Conduct

Users agree not to:

• Misrepresent their qualifications or experience.
• Post false or misleading information.
• Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.
• Attempt to collect or distribute users’ personal information without consent.

5. Limitation of Liability

Tessera Creatives is a directory service only and is not responsible for the work, conduct, or performance of Freelancers listed on the Website. All agreements, disputes, and transactions between Clients and Freelancers are their sole responsibility.

6. Termination

Tessera Creatives reserves the right to suspend or terminate any user’s account for violations of these Terms or any other reason at its discretion.

Privacy Policy

1. Information Collected

Tessera Creatives collects the following information:

• Account information provided by Freelancers and Clients, including name, email, and professional details.
• Payment details, which are processed securely through third-party payment providers.
• Usage data such as page views, interactions, and preferences.

2. Use of Information

We use collected data to:

• Operate and maintain the Website.
• Process membership payments and approvals.
• Improve user experience and Website functionality.
• Communicate with users regarding their accounts or Website updates.

3. Data Sharing and Security

• We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
• Data may be shared with service providers who assist in operating the Website (e.g., payment processors, hosting services).
• Reasonable security measures are in place to protect user data; however, no system is entirely secure.

4. User Rights

• Users may update or delete their profiles at any time.
• Users may request access to or deletion of their personal data by contacting us.
• We may retain certain data for legal or operational purposes.

Disclaimer

1. No Endorsement or Guarantee

Tessera Creatives does not endorse, verify, or guarantee the skills, credentials, or quality of services of any listed Freelancer. Clients must independently evaluate any Freelancer before hiring.

2. No Liability

Tessera Creatives is not liable for any disputes, damages, or losses arising from interactions between Clients and Freelancers. Users agree that all engagements are at their own risk.

3. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. Tessera Creatives is not responsible for the content or privacy policies of these external sites.

4. Changes to These Policies

Tessera Creatives reserves the right to update these Terms, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

For any questions, please contact us at admin (@) tesseracreatives.com.