Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PSme ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Service Description

PSme is a professional photo editing marketplace that connects clients with skilled photo editors. Our platform facilitates:

  • Job posting and browsing for photo editing services
  • Secure communication between clients and editors
  • Payment processing and transaction management
  • Quality assurance and dispute resolution
  • Portfolio showcasing and skill verification

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

To use our services, you must create an account with accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Account Types

  • Client Accounts: For users seeking photo editing services
  • Editor Accounts: For professional photo editors providing services
  • Dual Accounts: Users may have both client and editor capabilities

Account Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate and up-to-date information
  • Maintain account security and notify us of any breaches
  • Use the service only for lawful purposes
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

Prohibited Activities

Users are prohibited from:

  • Uploading or sharing inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
  • Violating intellectual property rights of others
  • Attempting to circumvent platform security or payment systems
  • Creating fake accounts or impersonating others
  • Spamming, harassing, or abusing other users
  • Sharing personal contact information to bypass platform fees
  • Using automated tools to access the platform without permission

Content Guidelines

All content uploaded to the platform must be original or properly licensed. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to use and share any content they upload.

5. Payment Terms and Fees

Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through our third-party payment processors. We accept major credit cards and other approved payment methods.

Platform Fees

Our fee structure includes:

  • Service fees for completed transactions
  • Payment processing fees
  • Premium features and subscription fees (if applicable)

Refund Policy

Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. We may issue refunds for technical issues, service failures, or other circumstances at our discretion. Refund requests must be submitted within 30 days of the transaction.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

User Content

Users retain ownership of their original content. By uploading content to our platform, you grant PSme a limited license to use, display, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of providing our services.

Platform Content

All platform content, including software, designs, text, graphics, and other materials, is owned by PSme or our licensors and protected by intellectual property laws.

Copyright Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. We will respond to valid copyright infringement claims in accordance with applicable law.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

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. By using our service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Service Availability and Modifications

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend the service for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time with or without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

9. Dispute Resolution

Internal Resolution

We encourage users to resolve disputes through our internal dispute resolution process. Our support team is available to help mediate conflicts between users.

Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved internally will be subject to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, PSme shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the service.

11. Termination

User Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team or using the account deletion feature in your profile settings.

Platform Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities. We will provide reasonable notice when possible.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of California.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: legal@psme-app.com

Address: PSme Legal Team
1234 Innovation Drive
San Francisco, CA 94105

Phone: (555) 123-4567