Freelancer Terms – Freelance market shop

Last Updated: September 17, 2026

INTRODUCTION

These Freelancer Terms (“Freelancer Terms”) apply to professionals who apply to, participate in, or are considered for inclusion in the Freelance Market Shop professional network.

Freelance Market Shop is a business operated by 9368-8232 Quebec ESA INC., a company incorporated in Quebec, Canada, with operations in El Salvador.

These Freelancer Terms govern your participation in the Freelance Market Shop network and should be read together with our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Depending on the Project, additional terms may apply through a Quote, proposal, project agreement, statement of work, or other written documentation.

By submitting a Freelancer application, accepting an invitation to participate in the network, or accepting a Project through Freelance Market Shop, you acknowledge and agree to these Freelancer Terms.

DEFINITIONS

For purposes of these Freelancer Terms:

“Freelance Market Shop,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to 9368-8232 Quebec ESA INC. and the Freelance Market Shop business and platform.

“Freelancer,” “you,” or “your” refers to the professional applying to or participating in the Freelance Market Shop network.

“Network” refers to the group of freelance professionals who have been accepted, approved, or otherwise considered for participation in the Freelance Market Shop professional network.

“Client” refers to a business or other customer seeking Services or professional expertise through Freelance Market Shop.

“Project” refers to an assignment, engagement, or set of Services requested by a Client.

“Project Materials” refers to information, documents, files, data, credentials, content, or other materials provided in connection with a Project.

“Deliverables” refers to the work products or outputs that a Freelancer is responsible for providing under the applicable Project terms.

APPLYING TO THE NETWORK

Professionals may apply to join the Freelance Market Shop network by completing the applicable application process.

The application may request information such as:

Full name
Contact information
Location
Professional title
Areas of expertise
Services offered
Years of experience
Industry experience
Portfolio or work samples
Resume or CV
LinkedIn or professional profiles
Languages
Availability
Preferred Project types
Other professional information relevant to potential Projects

You are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is accurate, current, and not misleading.

Applying does not guarantee acceptance into the Network.

Freelance Market Shop may accept, decline, or request additional information regarding an application at its discretion, subject to applicable law.

NETWORK PARTICIPATION

Being accepted into the Freelance Market Shop Network means that your professional information may be maintained for consideration in connection with relevant Projects.

Participation in the Network does not guarantee:

A specific number of Projects
Any particular income
A minimum amount of work
A particular Client
A specific Project type
A particular Project duration
Ongoing assignments

Project opportunities depend on Client requirements, available Projects, expertise, availability, scope, timing, and other factors.

Freelance Market Shop may update, organize, or remove professional profiles from the Network where appropriate.

FREELANCER PROFILE AND PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

You authorized Freelance Market Shop to use the professional information you provide for purposes related to operating the Network and identifying potential matches for Projects.

Depending on the circumstances, information may be used to:

Evaluate your application
Determine areas of expertise
Identify potentially relevant Projects
Present your professional qualifications to a client
Coordinate Project discussions
Communicate with you about potential opportunities
Maintain internal Network records

We will handle personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable privacy requirements.

You should not provide confidential information belonging to another person or organization unless you have the right to do so.

PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATIONS

By joining the Network or accepting a Project, you represent that:

The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge
Your professional experience and qualifications are represented honestly
You have the legal right to provide the Services you offer
Your portfolio and work samples may be lawfully shared for the intended purpose
You will comply with applicable laws and professional requirements
You will not knowingly infringe the intellectual property rights of others
You will maintain appropriate professional standards in your communications and work

You are responsible for notifying Freelance Market Shop if any material information in your profile changes.

PROJECT MATCHING

Freelance Market Shop may review Client requirements and identify Freelancers whose skills, experience, availability, or other qualifications may be relevant to a Project.

A potential match may be considered:

Professional expertise
Services offered
Relevant experience
Industry knowledge
Portfolio
Availability
Project requirements
Location or time zone where relevant
Language requirements
Other Project-specific considerations

A match or recommendation does not guarantee that a Project will be awarded to you.

Similarly, being contacted about a Project does not mean that the Client has selected you or that an engagement has been formed.

PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES

When you are considered for a Project, Freelance Market Shop may provide information about the opportunity, which may include:

Client or business information
Project objectives
Required Services
Scope
Deliverables
Estimated timeline
Relevant requirements
Budget or compensation information, where applicable
Other information necessary to evaluate the opportunity

You may accept or decline a Project opportunity unless the applicable Project agreement provides otherwise.

You should notify us promptly if you are unable to meet the requirements, timeline, or availability associated with an opportunity.

PROJECT ACCEPTANCE

A Project is not considered accepted by a Freelancer simply because the Freelancer has been recommended to a client or has received information about the Project.

Before beginning work, the applicable Project terms should identify the relevant scope, responsibilities, Deliverables, timeline, compensation, and other material conditions.

Depending on the Project structure, acceptance may require written confirmation, approval of a Quote or statement of work, or execution of another applicable agreement.

You should not begin Project work until the required approvals and agreements are in place.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

You are responsible for understanding the scope of Services and Deliverables assigned to you under the applicable Project terms.

You should promptly communicate any issue that may affect:

Project scope
Deliverables
Quality
Timeline
Availability
Required resources
Technical requirements

You should not materially change the scope of a Project without appropriate authorization.

Work requested outside the agreed scope may require separate approval.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Freelancers are expected to conduct themselves professionally when communicating with Freelance Market Shop and Clients.

This includes:

Communicating clearly and professionally
Meeting agreed deadlines where reasonably possible
Providing accurate status updates
Responding within reasonable timeframes
Protecting Client information
Delivering work consistent with the agreed scope
Raising potential issues promptly
Treating Clients and other professionals respectfully

Repeated failure to meet agreed Project obligations may affect future Project consideration or Network participation.

INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Participation in the Freelance Market Shop Network is not, by itself, an employment offer or employment relationship.

Where the relationship is structured as a contract for professional services, the Freelancer is expected to operate with the degree of independence appropriate to that relationship.

Nothing in these Freelancer Terms should be interpreted as creating an employment relationship, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship unless such a relationship is expressly established by a separate written agreement or required by applicable law.

The legal classification of a relationship depends on the actual circumstances and applicable law. A contractual description alone does not determine legal status.

TAXES, REGISTRATION, AND BUSINESS OBLIGATIONS

Unless otherwise required by applicable law or expressly agreed in writing, Freelancers are responsible for their own business, tax, registration, insurance, licensing, and other obligations arising from their professional activities.

Freelancers should obtain any registrations, permits, licenses, insurance, or professional authorizations required for the Services they provide.

Nothing in these Freelancer Terms is intended to determine a Freelancer’s tax or legal status in a particular jurisdiction.

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Freelancers are responsible for maintaining the tools, equipment, software, internet access, workspace, and other resources reasonably required to provide their Services.

A specific Project may establish different requirements where the nature of the work requires tools, systems, accounts, or resources.

COMPENSATION

Compensation for a Project will be determined according to the applicable Project terms.

Where applicable, the Project documentation may specify:

Fees
Payment structure
Milestones
Payment schedule
Deliverables
Approved expenses
Other compensation terms

No compensation is owed merely because a Freelancer:

Applies to join the Network
Is accepted into the Network
Is included in the Network
Is considered for a Project
Receives a Project opportunity

Compensation becomes applicable when a Project has been properly accepted and the relevant compensation terms have been established.

PAYMENT CONDITIONS

Payment terms may vary depending on the structure of the Project.

Before beginning work, Freelancers should review the applicable Project terms regarding compensation and payment.

Freelancers may be required to provide accurate payment and tax information where necessary to process compensation.

Freelance Market Shop may delay or withhold payment where permitted by the applicable Project terms if:

Required Deliverables have not been provided
Material Project requirements have not been met
Required documentation has not been provided
There is a legitimate dispute regarding the work
Payment information is incomplete or inaccurate
Applicable law requires withholding or additional verification

Nothing in this section permits withholding amounts where doing so would violate applicable law.

CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS

Freelancers may communicate directly with Clients as necessary to perform an approved Project.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, communications relating to the Project should remain professional and focused on the agreed scope of work.

Freelancers must not make commitments on behalf of Freelance Market Shop that they are not authorized to make.

Freelancers should not represent themselves as employees, officers, legal representatives, or authorized agents of Freelance Market Shop unless expressly authorized in writing.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Freelancers may receive confidential or commercially sensitive information from Freelance Market Shop or Clients.

You agree to use such information only for purposes related to the applicable Project or professional relationship.

You should not disclose confidential information to third parties unless:

You have authorization to do so
Disclosure is necessary to perform the Project and is appropriately authorized
Disclosure is required by law

Confidential information should be protected using reasonable safeguards.

These obligations do not apply to information that:

Is publicly available through no breach of an obligation
Was already lawfully known to you
Is independently developed without use of confidential information
Must be disclosed under applicable law, subject to any legally available protections

Additional confidentiality or non-disclosure obligations may apply to specific Projects.

CLIENT DATA AND ACCESS CREDENTIALS

If a Project requires access to Client systems, accounts, platforms, files, databases, or other resources, you must:

Use access only for authorized Project purposes
Protect login credentials and access information
Avoid sharing credentials without authorization
Follow applicable security requirements
Notify the appropriate party promptly of suspected unauthorized access or security incidents
Return, remove, or discontinue access when the Project ends, as applicable

You must not use Client systems or information for personal purposes or unrelated Projects.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND DELIVERABLES

Ownership and licensing of Project Deliverables will be determined by the applicable Project agreement, Quote, statement of work, or other written terms.

Unless otherwise agreed, you retain ownership of your pre-existing materials, tools, templates, methodologies, know-how, and other intellectual property that existed independently before the Project.

Where pre-existing materials are incorporated into a Deliverable, the applicable Project terms should determine what rights the Client receives to those materials.

You must not knowingly include third-party materials in Deliverables unless you have the necessary rights, licenses, or permissions.

You are responsible for identifying material third-party licensing requirements relevant to the work you provide.

ORIGINAL WORK AND THIRD-PARTY MATERIALS

You represent that work submitted by you for a Project will not knowingly:

Infringe another person’s intellectual property rights
Contain unauthorized third-party materials
Violate applicable law
Include malicious code or harmful software
Misrepresent another person’s work as your own

If a Project requires stock assets, licensed software, fonts, images, music, datasets, AI-generated materials, or other third-party resources, you should disclose relevant licensing or usage requirements.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND AUTOMATED TOOLS

Where a Project involves artificial intelligence or automated tools, you remain responsible for using those tools appropriately and in accordance with the Project requirements.

You must not knowingly submit confidential Client information to an AI or third-party system when doing so would violate:

Client instructions
Project confidentiality obligations
Applicable law
The terms of the relevant third-party service

Where AI-generated or AI-assisted content forms part of a Deliverable, you should disclose its use when required by the applicable Project terms, Client instructions, professional requirements, or law.

You remain responsible for reviewing work produced with AI or automated tools before delivering it to a client.

PORTFOLIO AND SELF-PROMOTION

Freelancers may wish to include completed Projects in their professional portfolios.

You may only publicly display Client work, trademarks, screenshots, confidential materials, or Project results when you have the necessary authorization.

Unless otherwise agreed, you should not publicly disclose confidential Project information simply because you participated in the Project.

Freelance Market Shop may establish additional portfolio or publicity requirements for particular Projects.

CLIENT SOLICITATION AND DIRECT ENGAGEMENTS

A Freelancer may not use confidential information obtained through Freelance Market Shop to improperly solicit a client for unrelated business.

Where a Project-specific agreement contains restrictions regarding direct engagement, solicitation, or continuation of a client relationship outside Freelance Market Shop, those provisions will apply according to their stated terms and applicable law.

Any restriction should be interpreted only to the extent legally enforceable.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

You should disclose any actual or reasonably apparent conflict of interest that could materially affect your ability to perform a Project.

Examples may include:

Working for a direct competitor where confidential information could create a conflict
Having a financial interest that conflicts with the Client’s interests
Having another professional obligation that prevents you from meeting the Project requirements

Freelance Market Shop may determine whether a Project can proceed based on the circumstances and applicable obligations.

SECURITY AND ACCEPTABLE USE

Freelancers must not:

Attempt to access systems without authorization
Circumvent security controls
Introduce malicious software
Access information unrelated to the Project
Copy client data for unauthorized purposes
Use client accounts for unrelated activities
Interfere with the security or operation of the Website or Client systems

Security incidents should be reported promptly through the appropriate communication channel.

NETWORK STATUS AND REMOVAL

Freelance Market Shop may suspend or remove a Freelancer from the Network where appropriate, including circumstances involving:

Material violation of these Freelancer Terms
Misrepresentation of qualifications or experience
Repeated failure to meet Project commitments
Serious professional misconduct
Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information
Intellectual property concerns
Security violations
Fraudulent or unlawful conduct
Material damage to Client or platform relationships

Where appropriate, we may request information or allow an opportunity to address a concern before taking action.

Removal from the Network does not eliminate obligations relating to Projects already completed or obligations that survive termination.

NO GUARANTEE OF PROJECTS

Participation in the Freelance Market Shop Network does not guarantee:

Project assignments
A minimum number of Clients
A minimum level of income
A specific rate of compensation
Ongoing work
Exclusive access to Projects

Project opportunities depend on Client demand, Project requirements, available Services, timing, Freelancer qualifications, availability, and other factors.

NO EXCLUSIVITY

Unless a separate written agreement expressly provides otherwise, participation in the Freelance Market Shop Network does not require a Freelancer to work exclusively with Freelance Market Shop.

Freelancers may generally provide professional services to other Clients, provided that doing so does not create a conflict of interest, breach confidentiality obligations, violate a Project agreement, or otherwise breach applicable obligations.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Freelancers are responsible for the professional work they agree to provide under an applicable Project.

Freelancers should ensure that they have the knowledge, skills, resources, and availability reasonably necessary to perform accepted Projects.

Freelance Market Shop does not guarantee that every Freelancer will be suitable for every Client or Project, and a Freelancer’s inclusion in the Network does not constitute a professional certification or endorsement of every Service they may provide.

INDEMNIFICATION

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Freelance Market Shop and 9368-8232 Quebec ESA INC., together with their directors, officers, employees, contractors, and representatives, from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising from:

Your material breach of these Freelancer Terms
Your unlawful or unauthorized conduct
Your violation of a third party’s rights
Your unauthorized disclosure or use of confidential information
Your infringement of intellectual property rights
Your negligent or wrongful conduct in connection with a Project

This provision does not apply to the extent a claim results from circumstances for which liability cannot legally be excluded or limited.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Freelance Market Shop and 9368-8232 Quebec ESA INC. will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your participation in the Network or use of the Website.

Nothing in these Freelancer Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

Where a specific Project agreement contains its own limitation-of-liability provisions, those provisions may apply to the Project to the extent permitted by applicable law.

TERMINATION OF A PROJECT

A Project may end when:

The agreed Deliverables have been completed
The Project reaches its agreed end date
The Client or applicable party terminates the Project under the applicable terms
The parties agree to end the Project
Circumstances arise that make continuation impractical or unlawful

When a Project ends, you may be required to:

Complete agreed transition activities
Return or delete Client information where appropriate
End access to Client systems
Provide completed Project materials
Submit any required documentation
Maintain applicable confidentiality obligations

SURVIVAL

The provisions concerning confidentiality, intellectual property, Client information, payment obligations, indemnification, limitation of liability, dispute resolution, and other provisions that by their nature should survive termination will continue after the Network relationship or applicable Project ends.

PRIVACY

Personal information collected through the Freelancer application, Network, or Project process will be handled in accordance with the Freelance Market Shop Privacy Policy.

This may include information such as professional qualifications, contact information, portfolio materials, resumes, availability, and other information submitted by the Freelancer.

You are responsible for ensuring that information you submit regarding other individuals is provided lawfully and with any required authorization.

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these Freelancer Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our business, Network, Services, Project structure, or applicable legal requirements.

When material changes are made, we may update the “Last Updated” date and provide additional notice where appropriate.

Your continued participation in the Network after revised terms become effective may constitute acceptance of the updated terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

GOVERNING LAW

These Freelancer Terms are intended to be governed by the laws applicable in the Province of Quebec, Canada, subject to any mandatory laws that may apply based on the Freelancer’s location, the nature of the relationship, or the specific Project.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to determine or override a Freelancer’s legal status where applicable law requires a different determination.

Any dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts having authority under applicable law.

Project-specific agreements may contain additional governing law or dispute-resolution provisions.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Freelancer Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be interpreted or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

NO WAIVER

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Freelancer Terms does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce that provision or any other provision in the future.

CONTACT US

If you have questions regarding these Freelancer Terms, your Network participation, or a Project opportunity, please contact Freelance Market Shop through the contact information provided on the Website.

Freelance Market Shop
Operated by 9368-8232 Quebec ESA INC.
Website: freelancemarketshop.com