Terms & Conditions

INFLECHO TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Introduction

Welcome to Inflecho ("Inflecho", "we", "our", or "us").

Inflecho is an online platform that enables Businesses, Influencers, Marketing Agencies, and other approved users to discover one another, communicate, negotiate collaborations, exchange offers, and enter into independent commercial or non-commercial arrangements.

Inflecho acts solely as a technology platform providing tools that facilitate introductions and communication between users.

Inflecho does not:

• employ influencers
• employ businesses
• act as an advertising agency
• broker agreements
• guarantee collaborations
• process payments (unless introduced in future)
• guarantee barter exchanges
• guarantee products or services
• supervise collaborations
• monitor every conversation
• verify every user
• guarantee the identity, legitimacy, financial standing, reputation, qualifications, experience or authenticity of any user.
• Every collaboration arranged through Inflecho is entered into solely between the participating users.
• Inflecho is not a party to any collaboration, barter arrangement, payment agreement or contract formed between users.

2. Acceptance of these Terms

By:

• creating an account
• accessing the Platform
• browsing the Platform
• uploading content
• sending offers
• accepting offers
• using messaging features
• communicating with another user
• using any services provided by Inflecho
• you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions.
• If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately stop using the Platform.

3. Eligibility

To use Inflecho you must:

• be at least 18 years old
• have legal capacity to enter contracts
• comply with all laws applicable in your country
• provide accurate information
• keep your account information updated
• not be prohibited from using online marketplace services.
• If you are using Inflecho on behalf of:
• a company
• partnership
• charity
• organisation
• government body
• agency
• you confirm that you have authority to legally bind that organisation.

4. Worldwide Availability

Inflecho is operated from Scotland.

The Platform is available internationally.

Users are solely responsible for ensuring that use of Inflecho complies with their own country's laws, regulations and tax obligations.

Inflecho makes no representation that the Platform is lawful in every jurisdiction.

5. Definitions

For these Terms:

• Agency means a marketing agency or representative acting on behalf of one or more businesses.
• Business means any commercial entity, sole trader, charity, organisation or individual using Inflecho to promote products or services.

Collaboration means any agreement, campaign, promotion, partnership, sponsorship, endorsement, barter arrangement or commercial relationship entered into by users.

Content means:

• photographs
• videos
• logos
• graphics
• usernames
• biographies
• comments
• reviews
• offers
• messages
• files
• descriptions
• documents
• profile information
• campaign briefs
• and all other material uploaded to the Platform.
• Influencer means any creator, content creator, social media personality or public figure using the Platform.
• Offer means any proposal sent through Inflecho inviting another user to collaborate.
• Platform means the Inflecho website, applications, software, APIs and services.
• User means any registered account holder.

6. Nature of the Platform

Inflecho is solely an intermediary technology platform.

Inflecho does not:

• recommend users
• guarantee success
• guarantee collaborations
• negotiate contracts
• inspect products
• inspect services
• inspect deliverables
• supervise campaigns
• enforce agreements.
• Users alone decide:
• who they work with
• what they exchange
• whether money is involved
• whether a barter arrangement exists
• what deliverables are required
• deadlines
• ownership of created content
• payment terms
• cancellation terms.

7. No Partnership or Employment

Nothing contained within the Platform creates:

• employment
• partnership
• agency
• joint venture
• franchise
• fiduciary relationship
• representative relationship
• between Inflecho and any user.
• Every user acts entirely independently.

8. No Endorsement

The appearance of a profile, listing, campaign or account on Inflecho does not mean Inflecho has:

• approved it
• verified it
• endorsed it
• recommended it
• certified it
• investigated it.
• Users must carry out their own due diligence before entering into any collaboration.

9. Changes to these Terms

Inflecho may amend these Terms at any time.

Where changes are significant, we may notify users by email or through the Platform.

Continued use of Inflecho after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those revised Terms.

10. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and any additional policies published by Inflecho, constitute the entire agreement between you and Inflecho regarding use of the Platform.

Any previous discussions, representations or understandings are superseded by these Terms except where prohibited by law.

11. Creating an Account

To access certain features of Inflecho, you must create an account.

When creating an account, you agree that:

• all information you provide is accurate, complete and truthful
• you will keep your information updated
• you will not impersonate another individual or organisation
• you will not create misleading profiles
• you will not create multiple accounts to avoid restrictions
• you will not use another person's identity without their permission.
• Inflecho reserves the right to suspend or permanently remove accounts containing inaccurate, misleading or false information.

12. Account Security

You are solely responsible for:

• keeping your password secure
• maintaining the confidentiality of your login details
• all activity carried out through your account.
• You agree to notify Inflecho immediately if you believe:
• your account has been compromised
• someone has gained unauthorised access
• your password has been stolen
• any suspicious activity has occurred.

Inflecho is not responsible for losses arising from unauthorised access resulting from your failure to adequately protect your account credentials.

13. Account Verification

Inflecho may, at its sole discretion, request verification of your identity, business, agency or organisation.

Verification may include, but is not limited to:

• government-issued identification
• proof of address
• company registration documents
• VAT registration
• social media ownership
• domain ownership
• business licences
• proof of authority to act on behalf of another organisation.
• Inflecho is under no obligation to verify every account.
• Verification does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee or certification of any user.

14. User Profiles

Users may create profiles containing:

• profile photographs
• logos
• banners
• biographies
• descriptions
• social media links
• websites
• portfolio images
• engagement statistics
• audience information
• previous collaborations
• contact information where permitted.
• Users are solely responsible for ensuring all information published on their profile is accurate and lawful.

15. Accuracy of Information

You warrant that all information you publish is truthful.

You must not:

• exaggerate follower counts
• purchase fake followers
• purchase fake engagement
• purchase fake reviews
• manipulate statistics
• falsely claim partnerships
• falsely claim certifications
• impersonate another creator or business
• use misleading branding.
• Inflecho accepts no responsibility for inaccurate information published by users.

16. User Generated Content

Users retain ownership of content they upload.

However, by uploading content to Inflecho you grant Inflecho a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to:

• host
• store
• reproduce
• display
• distribute
• resize
• optimise
• index
• cache
• promote
• use your content solely for operating, maintaining, improving and marketing the Platform.

This licence ends when the content is permanently deleted from our systems, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate operational purposes such as backups or legal compliance.

17. Content Standards

You agree not to upload content that:

• is illegal
• is defamatory
• is fraudulent
• is threatening
• is abusive
• is hateful
• promotes discrimination
• contains malware
• contains viruses
• infringes copyright
• infringes trademarks
• infringes privacy rights
• contains confidential information without authority
• promotes violence
• promotes terrorism
• promotes criminal activity
• promotes scams
• contains sexually explicit material where prohibited
• exploits minors
• contains unlawful advertising.
• Inflecho may remove content without notice where we reasonably believe it breaches these Terms or applicable law.

18. Intellectual Property

You confirm that you own or have permission to use all content uploaded to Inflecho.

You agree that:

• uploaded images do not infringe copyright
• uploaded logos belong to you or you have permission to use them
• uploaded videos do not infringe third-party rights
• uploaded campaign materials are lawfully owned or licensed.
• You are solely responsible for any intellectual property claims arising from content you upload.

19. Platform Rules

You agree not to use Inflecho to:

• harass other users
• threaten users
• intimidate users
• stalk users
• discriminate against users
• scam users
• deceive users
• send spam
• send phishing messages
• distribute malware
• recruit for unlawful activities
• advertise illegal goods
• promote counterfeit products
• promote dangerous products
• distribute pirated content
• commit fraud
• manipulate search rankings
• artificially inflate engagement
• scrape platform data
• use bots without written permission
• interfere with the operation of the Platform.

20. Fraud Prevention

Inflecho may investigate any activity it reasonably suspects to involve:

• fraud
• identity theft
• money laundering
• impersonation
• fake collaborations
• fake businesses
• fake influencers
• fake agencies
• account sharing
• abusive behaviour
• suspicious payment activity
• phishing
• copyright abuse.
• Inflecho may suspend accounts while investigations are ongoing.

21. Right to Remove Users

Inflecho may suspend, restrict or permanently terminate any account, with or without notice, where we reasonably believe a user has:

• breached these Terms
• engaged in fraudulent conduct
• uploaded unlawful content
• endangered other users
• misused the Platform
• attempted to damage Inflecho
• created legal risk for Inflecho
• repeatedly received credible complaints
• engaged in abusive conduct.
• Inflecho is not liable for any losses arising from account suspension or termination carried out in accordance with these Terms.

22. No Obligation to Monitor

Although Inflecho may monitor activity, we are under no obligation to:

• monitor every message
• review every profile
• verify every image
• verify every offer
• monitor every collaboration
• investigate every complaint.
• Users remain solely responsible for their own conduct and interactions.

23. Reporting Abuse

Users may report:

• fake accounts
• copyright infringement
• harassment
• scams
• offensive content
• illegal activity
• impersonation
• spam.

Inflecho will review reports in its sole discretion and may take any action it considers appropriate, including removal of content, suspension of accounts or referral to law enforcement where necessary.

24. Cooperation with Authorities

Where required by law, court order or where reasonably necessary to prevent crime or protect users, Inflecho may cooperate with:

• police
• regulatory authorities
• courts
• government agencies
• law enforcement bodies.
• This may include disclosing account information where legally permitted or required.

25. Reservation of Rights

Inflecho reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:

• refuse registrations
• remove content
• restrict functionality
• suspend messaging
• disable accounts
• remove collaborations
• modify Platform features
• investigate users
• preserve evidence
• refuse future registrations.
• Nothing in these Terms obliges Inflecho to continue providing access to any user indefinitely.

26. Nature of Offers

Inflecho allows users to create, send, receive and discuss collaboration offers.

An offer may include, but is not limited to:

• promotional opportunities
• content creation requests
• product exchanges
• service exchanges
• gifted products
• discounts
• experiences
• events
• sponsorship opportunities
• paid arrangements
• barter arrangements.
• Inflecho only provides the technology that allows users to communicate and negotiate.
• Inflecho does not create, approve, guarantee, enforce or participate in any offer made between users.

27. Independent Agreements Between Users

Any agreement, arrangement or understanding formed between users through Inflecho is strictly between those users.

Users acknowledge that:

• Inflecho is not a contracting party
• Inflecho has no responsibility for enforcing agreements
• Inflecho has no responsibility for resolving disputes
• Inflecho does not guarantee performance
• Inflecho does not guarantee payment
• Inflecho does not guarantee delivery of products or services
• Inflecho does not guarantee content creation or promotional results.
• Users are solely responsible for deciding whether to enter into any collaboration.

28. User Due Diligence

Before entering into any collaboration, users should conduct their own checks and assessments.

This may include:

• For Businesses:
• checking influencer authenticity
• reviewing previous work
• reviewing audience suitability
• confirming deliverables
• confirming deadlines
• confirming ownership rights.
• For Influencers:
• checking business legitimacy
• reviewing company information
• confirming product suitability
• confirming expectations
• confirming compensation arrangements.
• Inflecho is not responsible for a user's failure to perform appropriate due diligence.

29. Barter Arrangements

Inflecho supports users who wish to negotiate barter-based collaborations.

A barter arrangement may include:

• products exchanged for content
• services exchanged for promotion
• experiences exchanged for reviews
• discounts exchanged for exposure
• other non-monetary exchanges agreed between users.
• Users acknowledge that:
• Inflecho does not participate in barter agreements
• Inflecho does not determine the value of exchanged items
• Inflecho does not guarantee either party will fulfil their obligations
• Inflecho does not guarantee the quality, condition or suitability of exchanged products or services.
• Users are solely responsible for agreeing:
• what will be provided
• what content will be created
• when obligations must be completed
• ownership rights
• usage rights
• cancellation terms
• any additional conditions.

30. No Payment Processing

At the time of these Terms, Inflecho does not process, hold, transfer or manage payments between users.

Inflecho does not:

• collect payments
• store payment information
• act as an escrow service
• guarantee payment
• guarantee refunds
• mediate financial disputes.
• Users may independently agree to exchange money outside the Platform.
• Where users choose to arrange payments outside Inflecho:
• they do so entirely at their own risk
• Inflecho has no involvement
• Inflecho has no responsibility
• Inflecho cannot recover payments
• Inflecho cannot guarantee payment will occur.

31. Future Payment Services

Inflecho may introduce payment processing features in the future.

If payment functionality is introduced:

• additional terms may apply
• payment providers may have their own terms
• fees may apply
• verification requirements may apply
• users may be required to provide additional information.
• Inflecho reserves the right to modify, suspend or discontinue payment-related services.

32. Non-Payment Disputes

If a business fails to pay an influencer, or an influencer claims they have not received payment:

• Inflecho is not responsible for:
• recovering unpaid funds
• enforcing payment agreements
• compensating either party
• investigating contractual disputes
• acting as a legal representative.
• Users remain responsible for resolving payment disputes directly.

33. Failure to Deliver

Where an influencer fails to provide agreed content, or a business fails to provide agreed products, services or compensation:

• Inflecho is not responsible.
• Examples include:
• influencer fails to post content
• influencer delivers content late
• influencer produces unsuitable content
• business fails to send agreed products
• business cancels an agreement
• business changes campaign requirements
• products arrive damaged
• expected results are not achieved.
• Any remedy must be agreed between the users involved.

34. No Guarantee of Results

Users acknowledge that Inflecho does not guarantee:

• increased sales
• increased followers
• increased engagement
• successful campaigns
• brand awareness
• advertising performance
• content quality
• audience response
• return on investment.
• Marketing outcomes vary and depend on many factors outside Inflecho's control.

35. Content Created Through Collaborations

Ownership and usage rights relating to content created during collaborations must be agreed between users.

Inflecho does not determine:

• who owns created content
• whether a business can reuse content
• whether an influencer retains ownership
• how long content may be used
• where content may be published.
• Users should establish clear written agreements before beginning collaborations.

36. Advertising Disclosure Requirements

Users are responsible for complying with all advertising, sponsorship and disclosure laws applicable to them.

This may include requirements relating to:

• sponsored posts
• gifted products
• paid partnerships
• affiliate relationships
• endorsements
• promotional content.
• Inflecho does not provide legal advice regarding advertising compliance.
• Users are solely responsible for ensuring their collaborations comply with applicable laws.

37. Prohibited Collaborations

Users must not use Inflecho to arrange collaborations involving:

• illegal goods
• illegal services
• counterfeit goods
• prohibited substances
• fraudulent schemes
• deceptive advertising
• misleading claims
• unsafe products
• unlawful activities.
• Inflecho may remove any collaboration it reasonably believes breaches these Terms.

38. Business Responsibilities

Businesses using Inflecho agree that they are responsible for:

• providing accurate business information
• complying with consumer protection laws
• ensuring products are safe
• ensuring claims about products are truthful
• providing agreed compensation or products
• respecting influencer agreements
• obtaining necessary permissions.

39. Influencer Responsibilities

Influencers using Inflecho agree that they are responsible for:

• providing accurate audience information
• accurately representing their services
• creating agreed content
• complying with advertising laws
• obtaining permission to use third-party material
• respecting collaboration commitments.

40. Agency Responsibilities

Marketing agencies using Inflecho agree that they are responsible for:

• having authority to represent clients
• accurately representing clients
• ensuring client campaigns are lawful
• managing client relationships independently
• ensuring all information provided about clients is accurate.
• Inflecho is not responsible for disputes between agencies and their clients.

41. User Disputes

Inflecho encourages users to resolve disputes directly.

However, users acknowledge that:

• Inflecho is not a court
• Inflecho is not an arbitrator
• Inflecho is not responsible for determining fault
• Inflecho is not required to investigate disputes.
• Inflecho may, but is not obligated to, assist users where practical.

42. Release of Claims Against Inflecho

To the maximum extent permitted by law, users release Inflecho from claims arising from:

• collaborations between users
• barter arrangements
• failed negotiations
• unpaid amounts
• missed deadlines
• poor-quality content
• damaged products
• misleading profiles
• user behaviour
• disagreements between users.

43. Platform Provided "As Is"

Inflecho is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Inflecho makes no warranties, representations or guarantees regarding:

• the availability of the Platform
• the accuracy of user information
• the reliability of users
• the success of collaborations
• the quality of products or services offered by users
• the performance of users
• the accuracy of engagement statistics
• the suitability of users for collaborations
• uninterrupted access to the Platform
• the absence of errors
• the security of information transmitted through the Platform.
• Users acknowledge that use of Inflecho is undertaken entirely at their own risk.

44. No Guarantee of Availability

Although Inflecho aims to provide a reliable service, we do not guarantee that the Platform will always be:

• available
• uninterrupted
• error-free
• secure
• free from technical issues.
• Inflecho may experience:
• maintenance periods
• updates
• technical failures
• outages
• bugs
• service interruptions
• third-party service failures.
• Inflecho is not liable for any loss resulting from temporary or permanent unavailability of the Platform.

45. Technical Issues and Errors

Users acknowledge that online platforms may experience technical issues.

Inflecho is not responsible for:

• errors in software
• incorrect information displayed
• failed messages
• lost notifications
• delayed communications
• failed uploads
• lost content
• account access issues
• third-party software failures.
• Inflecho will take reasonable steps to resolve significant technical issues but does not guarantee immediate resolution.

46. No Responsibility for User Conduct

Inflecho is not responsible for the actions, behaviour, statements, content or conduct of users.

This includes, without limitation:

• businesses
• influencers
• marketing agencies
• clients
• contractors
• third parties contacted through the Platform.
• Inflecho does not control user behaviour outside the Platform.
• Users acknowledge that they interact with others entirely at their own discretion and risk.

47. Third-Party Websites and Services

Inflecho may contain links, integrations or references to third-party services.

Examples may include:

• social media platforms
• websites
• payment providers
• analytics services
• external applications.
• Inflecho does not control and is not responsible for:
• third-party websites
• third-party services
• third-party content
• third-party privacy practices
• third-party security.
• Users access third-party services at their own risk.

48. Social Media Platforms

Inflecho may allow users to connect or display information from social media platforms.

Users acknowledge that:

• social media platforms are independent companies
• Inflecho does not control social media platforms
• follower numbers may change
• engagement data may change
• API access may stop
• social media accounts may be restricted or removed.
• Inflecho is not responsible for changes made by social media platforms.

49. No Verification Guarantee

Although Inflecho may introduce verification features, badges or checks in the future, users acknowledge that:

• verification does not guarantee trustworthiness
• verification does not guarantee performance
• verification does not guarantee business legitimacy
• verification does not guarantee influencer authenticity.
• Verification is an additional platform feature and not a guarantee.

50. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Inflecho shall not be liable for any:

• indirect losses
• consequential losses
• loss of profits
• loss of revenue
• loss of business
• loss of opportunities
• loss of reputation
• loss of goodwill
• loss of anticipated savings
• loss of data
• business interruption
• emotional distress
• damages arising from user disputes.
• This applies whether such losses arise from:
• use of the Platform
• inability to use the Platform
• user interactions
• collaborations
• offers
• barter agreements
• payments arranged outside the Platform
• content uploaded by users
• account suspension
• account termination.

51. Maximum Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Inflecho's total liability to any user arising out of or connected with these Terms shall not exceed:

• the greater of:

(a) the amount paid by that user to Inflecho during the previous 12 months; or

(b) £100.

This limitation does not apply where liability cannot legally be limited.

52. User Responsibility for Losses

Users acknowledge that they are responsible for:

• assessing risks
• verifying other users
• protecting their own interests
• creating appropriate agreements
• maintaining records
• complying with applicable laws.
• Inflecho does not replace professional legal, financial or business advice.

53. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Inflecho, including its:

• owners
• directors
• employees
• contractors
• representatives
• affiliates
• service providers

from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• your use of the Platform
• your breach of these Terms
• your breach of any law
• your uploaded content
• your collaborations
• your agreements with other users
• your conduct towards other users
• your infringement of third-party rights
• disputes involving your business, brand or content.

54. User Content Claims

If Inflecho receives a claim relating to content uploaded by you, you agree that you are responsible for:

• defending the claim
• providing evidence of ownership or permission
• resolving the dispute
• covering any resulting losses or expenses.
• Inflecho may remove disputed content while an investigation takes place.

55. Legal Compliance

Users are responsible for complying with all laws applicable to them.

This may include:

• advertising laws
• consumer protection laws
• tax laws
• employment laws
• intellectual property laws
• privacy laws
• disclosure requirements
• product safety laws.
• Inflecho does not provide legal advice and is not responsible for user compliance.

56. Taxes and Financial Obligations

Users are solely responsible for:

• declaring income
• paying taxes
• recording transactions
• complying with financial obligations.
• Inflecho is not responsible for determining whether a collaboration creates tax obligations.

57. No Insurance or Protection Scheme

Inflecho does not provide:

• insurance
• payment protection
• guarantees
• compensation schemes
• refunds
• replacement products
• dispute awards.
• Users are responsible for protecting themselves through appropriate agreements, insurance or professional advice where required.

58. Security Disclaimer

Inflecho takes reasonable measures to protect the Platform.

However, no online platform can guarantee complete security.

Inflecho is not responsible for:

• unauthorised access caused by user negligence
• stolen passwords
• compromised devices
• phishing attacks
• malware outside Inflecho's control
• third-party security breaches.
• Users must take reasonable steps to protect their accounts.

59. Force Majeure

Inflecho shall not be liable for delays, interruptions or failures caused by events outside our reasonable control.

Examples include:

• natural disasters
• government action
• war
• terrorism
• cyber attacks
• internet failures
• power failures
• telecommunications failures
• third-party service failures
• labour disputes
• pandemics
• infrastructure failures.

60. Survival of Liability Clauses

Any provisions relating to:

• liability limitations
• indemnification
• intellectual property
• dispute resolution
• user responsibilities
• shall continue after termination of your account or your use of the Platform.

61. Privacy and Data Protection

Inflecho respects the privacy of its users and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.

Information about how Inflecho collects, uses, stores and protects personal data is explained in our Privacy Policy.

By using Inflecho, you acknowledge that:

• personal information may be collected and processed to provide Platform services
• certain information may be visible to other users depending on your profile settings
• information may be used to maintain, improve and secure the Platform
• we may process information where necessary to operate the Platform or comply with legal obligations.
• Users should review the Privacy Policy before using Inflecho.

62. Information Displayed on Profiles

Inflecho allows users to create public-facing profiles.

Depending on the features available, profiles may display information including:

• usernames
• profile images
• business information
• influencer information
• portfolio content
• social media information
• descriptions
• collaboration preferences
• previous work
• audience information
• services offered.
• Users acknowledge that information added to a public profile may be viewed by other Platform users.
• Users are responsible for considering what information they choose to publish.

63. Personal Information Shared Between Users

Inflecho allows users to communicate and exchange information in connection with potential collaborations.

Users may choose to share information such as:

• contact details
• business information
• campaign information
• delivery information
• collaboration requirements.
• Users are responsible for ensuring they only share information that they are authorised to share.
• Inflecho is not responsible for misuse of information shared voluntarily between users.

64. User Communications

Inflecho may provide communication tools including:

• direct messages
• collaboration discussions
• offer conversations
• notifications
• comments
• other communication features.
• Users agree that communication through Inflecho must comply with these Terms.
• Users must not use communication features to:
• harass others
• threaten others
• send spam
• send unwanted promotional material
• impersonate others
• send fraudulent messages
• distribute malicious links
• request illegal activity
• abuse or intimidate other users.

65. Monitoring of Communications

To the extent permitted by law, Inflecho reserves the right to review, monitor or investigate communications where reasonably necessary.

This may include situations involving:

• suspected fraud
• safety concerns
• legal obligations
• reports of abuse
• violations of these Terms
• protection of users or the Platform.
• Inflecho does not monitor all communications and does not guarantee that inappropriate communication will always be detected.

66. User Responsibility for Messages

Users are solely responsible for messages and communications they send.

You acknowledge that:

• messages may create expectations between users
• messages may form part of discussions regarding collaborations
• you should communicate clearly
• you should keep records of important agreements.
• Inflecho is not responsible for misunderstandings, disputes or losses arising from communications between users.

67. Data Accuracy

Users are responsible for ensuring information they provide is accurate.

This includes:

• personal details
• business details
• social media information
• follower numbers
• engagement statistics
• portfolio information
• collaboration preferences.
• Inflecho is not responsible for decisions made by users based on inaccurate information provided by another user.

68. Data Storage

Inflecho may store information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• provide Platform services
• maintain user accounts
• prevent fraud
• comply with legal obligations
• resolve disputes
• maintain security
• improve Platform functionality.
• Some information may remain stored after account deletion where required for legitimate business, legal or security purposes.

69. Account Deletion

Users may request deletion of their account.

Upon account deletion:

• access to certain Platform features may end
• profile visibility may be removed
• uploaded content may be deleted subject to technical limitations
• certain records may be retained where legally required.

Deleting an account does not remove obligations that arose before deletion, including:

• outstanding agreements
• intellectual property obligations
• liability obligations
• disputes between users.

70. Backups and Technical Retention

Inflecho may maintain backups of Platform data.

Backup copies may continue to exist temporarily after deletion requests due to:

• technical processes
• security requirements
• disaster recovery systems
• legal obligations.
• Inflecho will take reasonable steps to ensure deleted information is handled appropriately.

71. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Inflecho may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• maintain account sessions
• improve Platform performance
• analyse usage
• improve user experience
• enhance security.
• Further information regarding cookies will be provided in our Cookie Policy.

72. Marketing Communications

Where permitted by law, Inflecho may send communications relating to:

• Platform updates
• new features
• security notices
• important service information
• promotional announcements.
• Users may have the option to manage marketing preferences.

Important operational communications may still be sent where necessary, such as:

• security alerts
• account notices
• legal updates
• service changes.

73. User Feedback and Suggestions

Users may provide feedback, suggestions or ideas regarding Inflecho.

By submitting feedback, you acknowledge that:

• Inflecho may use feedback without compensation
• Inflecho may modify or develop features based on feedback
• feedback does not create ownership rights over future developments.
• Users retain ownership of their own original intellectual property contained within feedback submissions.

74. User Profiles and Search Visibility

Inflecho may use systems to organise, rank or display user profiles.

Users acknowledge that:

• profile visibility may change
• search rankings may change
• recommendations may change
• platform algorithms may change
• visibility is not guaranteed.
• Inflecho does not guarantee that any user profile will receive views, enquiries, offers or collaborations.

75. Platform Improvements and Changes

Inflecho may update, modify or remove features at any time.

Changes may include:

• adding new tools
• removing features
• changing layouts
• changing profile options
• changing communication methods
• introducing new services.
• Inflecho is not responsible for losses arising from changes to Platform functionality.

76. User Responsibility for External Communication

Users may choose to continue discussions outside Inflecho, including through:

• email
• telephone
• social media
• messaging applications
• in-person meetings.
• Once communication moves outside Inflecho:
• Inflecho has no control over those communications
• Inflecho has no responsibility for those interactions
• users accept responsibility for their own actions.

77. Ownership of Inflecho

All rights, title and interest in and to the Inflecho Platform belong to Inflecho or its licensors.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• the Inflecho name
• branding
• logos
• website design
• software
• source code
• databases
• features
• functionality
• user interface
• graphics
• trademarks
• systems
• processes
• documentation
• platform architecture.
• Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of Inflecho or any part of the Platform to any user.

78. Limited Licence to Use Inflecho

Subject to these Terms, Inflecho grants users a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Platform for its intended purpose.

Users may use Inflecho to:

• create a profile
• discover other users
• communicate
• send and receive offers
• manage collaborations
• use available Platform features.
• This licence does not allow users to:
• copy Inflecho
• reproduce Platform features
• modify the Platform
• create competing services based on Inflecho
• access source code
• reverse engineer systems
• extract databases
• scrape information
• commercially exploit Platform materials without permission.

79. Inflecho Branding

Users must not use Inflecho branding, including:

• logos
• names
• graphics
• trademarks
• marketing materials
• without prior written permission.
• Users must not suggest that:
• they represent Inflecho
• they are employees of Inflecho
• they are official partners of Inflecho
• they have authority to act on behalf of Inflecho
• unless expressly authorised.

80. User Content Ownership

Users retain ownership of content they upload to Inflecho.

This includes:

• photographs
• videos
• logos
• written descriptions
• portfolio materials
• business information
• influencer profiles
• campaign examples.
• Inflecho does not claim ownership of user-created content.

81. Licence Granted to Inflecho

By uploading content to Inflecho, you grant Inflecho a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use that content solely for purposes connected with operating, improving and promoting the Platform.

This licence allows Inflecho to:

• display content on user profiles
• store content
• reproduce content
• optimise content for Platform performance
• display content in search results
• create previews
• promote the Platform
• showcase Platform functionality.
• Inflecho does not obtain ownership of user content.

82. User Responsibility for Uploaded Content

You are solely responsible for ensuring that content you upload:

• belongs to you
• is legally permitted to use
• does not infringe third-party rights
• does not breach confidentiality obligations
• does not violate privacy rights
• does not contain unlawful material.
• You must have permission before uploading:
• photographs taken by others
• videos created by others
• brand assets
• customer images
• copyrighted material
• music
• trademarks
• confidential information.

83. Copyright Infringement

Inflecho respects intellectual property rights.

If you believe content on Inflecho infringes your copyright or intellectual property rights, you may contact Inflecho with relevant details.

Reports should include:

• identification of the copyrighted work
• identification of the allegedly infringing content
• explanation of your ownership or authority
• contact information
• any supporting evidence.
• Inflecho may review reports and take action it considers appropriate.

84. Removal of Content

Inflecho may remove or restrict access to content where we reasonably believe that it:

• infringes intellectual property rights
• breaches these Terms
• violates applicable law
• creates legal risk
• harms users or the Platform.
• Inflecho is not required to provide compensation for removed content.

85. Disputes Regarding User Content

Disputes regarding ownership, usage rights or permission to use content are between the relevant users or third parties.

Examples include:

• a business claiming ownership of influencer content
• an influencer claiming unauthorised use of content
• a photographer claiming copyright ownership
• a brand claiming trademark misuse.
• Inflecho is not responsible for resolving ownership disputes.

86. Profile Images and Portfolio Material

Users acknowledge that profile images, portfolio examples and previous work displayed on Inflecho may influence collaboration decisions.

Users are responsible for ensuring they have permission to display such material.

Inflecho does not guarantee that:

• portfolio work belongs to the user
• examples represent current ability
• previous work was completed by the user
• results shown are accurate.

87. User Reviews and Feedback (If Introduced)

If Inflecho introduces reviews, ratings or feedback features, users agree that:

• reviews must be truthful
• reviews must relate to genuine experiences
• users must not manipulate reviews
• users must not create fake reviews
• users must not threaten others to influence reviews.
• Inflecho may remove reviews that breach these Terms.

88. Database Rights

The organisation and structure of Inflecho's database, including:

• user information
• profiles
• search systems
• platform data
• may be protected by intellectual property laws.
• Users must not:
• extract large amounts of information
• copy user databases
• create competing directories
• commercially exploit Platform data.

89. Prohibited Platform Use

Users must not:

• copy Inflecho's design
• duplicate features
• reproduce Platform workflows
• imitate Inflecho branding
• use automated tools to collect data
• attempt to access restricted areas
• bypass security measures
• interfere with Platform operation.

90. Reverse Engineering

Users must not attempt to:

• discover source code
• decompile software
• modify Platform systems
• analyse Platform technology for competitive purposes
• create derivative versions of Inflecho.
• This restriction applies except where prohibited by applicable law.

91. Third-Party Intellectual Property

Inflecho may include third-party materials such as:

• social media integrations
• software libraries
• fonts
• images
• tools
• services.
• Such materials remain owned by their respective owners and may be subject to separate licences.

92. Survival of Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual property obligations continue after:

• account deletion
• suspension
• termination
• ending use of the Platform.

93. Suspension and Restriction of Accounts

Inflecho reserves the right to temporarily suspend, restrict or limit access to any account where we reasonably believe that:

• these Terms have been breached
• the account presents a risk to other users
• fraudulent activity is suspected
• unlawful activity is suspected
• the Platform has been misused
• inaccurate information has been provided
• the account creates legal, security or reputational risk for Inflecho
• a complaint requires investigation.
• During a suspension, Inflecho may restrict access to:
• profiles
• messaging
• offers
• account features
• uploaded content
• collaboration tools.

94. Investigations

Where Inflecho investigates suspected misuse, we may:

• review available information
• review reports from users
• request additional information
• contact involved parties
• temporarily restrict accounts
• preserve relevant records.
• Users agree to cooperate reasonably with investigations.
• Failure to cooperate may result in further restrictions or termination.

95. Termination by Inflecho

Inflecho may permanently terminate an account where we reasonably believe that:

• a serious breach of these Terms has occurred
• the user has repeatedly breached these Terms
• the user has engaged in fraudulent behaviour
• the user has harmed other users
• the user has attempted to damage Inflecho
• the user has created significant legal risk
• the user has used the Platform unlawfully.
• Inflecho is not required to provide compensation for account termination.

96. Termination by Users

Users may stop using Inflecho at any time.

Users may request account deletion through available account settings or contact methods provided by Inflecho.

Ending use of the Platform does not:

• remove previous obligations
• cancel agreements made with other users
• remove intellectual property responsibilities
• remove liability obligations
• prevent lawful retention of information.

97. Effects of Account Termination

Upon termination:

• access to the account may be disabled
• profiles may no longer be visible
• Platform features may become unavailable
• uploaded content may be removed
• outstanding conversations may no longer be accessible.
• Inflecho may retain certain information where necessary for:
• legal compliance
• fraud prevention
• security
• dispute resolution
• legitimate business purposes.

98. Appeals

Where an account has been restricted or terminated, users may contact Inflecho to request a review.

Inflecho may consider:

• additional information
• explanations
• evidence
• corrections.
• However, Inflecho retains sole discretion regarding whether an account should be restored.

99. Complaints Between Users

Inflecho provides tools that allow users to connect, but Inflecho is not responsible for disputes between users.

Complaints may include:

• failed collaborations
• disagreements over deliverables
• payment disputes
• barter disputes
• content disputes
• communication issues
• quality concerns.
• Users should attempt to resolve disputes directly.

100. Inflecho Assistance With Disputes

Inflecho may, at its discretion, assist users with disputes where practical.

However, users acknowledge that Inflecho:

• is not a mediator
• is not an arbitrator
• is not a legal adviser
• is not required to investigate every dispute
• is not required to make decisions on behalf of users.
• Any assistance provided by Inflecho does not create an obligation to continue involvement.

101. Complaints About Inflecho

If you believe Inflecho has failed to meet its obligations or you have a complaint regarding the Platform, you may contact Inflecho through the contact methods made available on the Platform.

When submitting a complaint, users should provide:

• a description of the issue
• relevant account information
• supporting evidence
• the outcome being requested.
• Inflecho will review complaints reasonably but does not guarantee a particular outcome.

102. Legal Claims

Before starting legal proceedings against Inflecho, users are encouraged to contact Inflecho to attempt to resolve the issue.

Nothing in this section prevents a user from exercising legal rights where applicable.

103. User Disputes and Release of Inflecho

Users acknowledge that Inflecho is not responsible for disputes arising between users.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Inflecho is released from claims relating to:

• collaborations
• agreements between users
• barter exchanges
• payments arranged outside the Platform
• products or services exchanged
• content created
• communications between users
• user conduct.

104. Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising from your use of Inflecho shall be governed by the laws of Scotland.

This applies regardless of where a user accesses the Platform from.

105. International Users

Inflecho welcomes users from around the world.

International users acknowledge that:

• laws may differ between countries
• they are responsible for complying with local laws
• they are responsible for understanding their own legal obligations
• certain Platform features may not be available everywhere.
• Inflecho does not guarantee that the Platform is suitable or legally available in every jurisdiction.

106. Courts and Jurisdiction

Where legal proceedings are permitted under these Terms, disputes shall generally be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.

However, mandatory consumer protection rights in a user's country of residence may still apply where required by law.

107. Consumer Rights

Nothing in these Terms removes or limits any rights that users may have under applicable consumer protection laws that cannot legally be excluded.

Where a user has mandatory legal rights, those rights continue to apply.

108. Assignment

Users may not transfer or assign their rights or obligations under these Terms without Inflecho's prior written permission.

Inflecho may transfer or assign its rights and obligations under these Terms as part of:

• a business transfer
• merger
• acquisition
• restructuring
• sale of assets.

109. No Waiver

If Inflecho does not enforce a provision of these Terms immediately, this does not mean that Inflecho has waived its right to enforce it later.

110. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply.

111. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any additional policies published by Inflecho, represent the entire agreement between Inflecho and users regarding use of the Platform.

112. Changes to These Terms

Inflecho may update or change these Terms from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

• improvements to the Platform
• new features
• changes in business operations
• changes in applicable laws
• security requirements
• user protection measures.
• Where changes are significant, Inflecho may provide notice through:
• the Platform
• account notifications
• email communications where available
• other reasonable methods.
• Your continued use of Inflecho after updated Terms become effective means you accept the revised Terms.
• If you do not agree with updated Terms, you must stop using the Platform.

113. Changes to the Platform

Inflecho reserves the right to:

• modify Platform features
• introduce new functionality
• remove existing features
• change user limits
• change profile options
• change collaboration tools
• temporarily suspend services
• discontinue parts of the Platform.
• Inflecho does not guarantee that any specific feature will always remain available.

Where possible, Inflecho may provide notice of significant changes, but is not required to do so in circumstances including:

• security risks
• legal requirements
• technical issues
• emergency situations.

114. Notices

Any notices or communications from Inflecho may be provided through:

• the Platform
• account notifications
• messages within the service
• email where provided by the user
• other reasonable communication methods.
• Users are responsible for ensuring that information linked to their account remains accurate.

115. Contacting Inflecho

If you have questions, concerns, complaints or requests regarding these Terms or the Platform, you may contact Inflecho through the contact methods made available on the Platform.

Inflecho may update contact methods from time to time as the Platform develops.

116. No Third-Party Rights

Unless expressly stated otherwise, these Terms do not give any person who is not a user of Inflecho any rights to enforce any provision of these Terms.

117. Relationship Between These Terms and Additional Policies

These Terms should be read together with any additional policies published by Inflecho, including where applicable:

• Privacy Policy
• Cookie Policy
• Community Guidelines
• Acceptable Use Policy
• Copyright Policy
• other Platform rules.

If there is a conflict between these Terms and another policy, Inflecho may determine which provision applies unless otherwise required by law.

118. Headings

The headings used throughout these Terms are provided for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

119. Electronic Acceptance

By creating an account or using Inflecho, you confirm that:

• you have read these Terms
• you understand these Terms
• you agree to be legally bound by these Terms
• you have authority to enter into these Terms.

Electronic acceptance, including ticking an acceptance box during registration, shall have the same effect as a signed agreement where permitted by law.

120. Acknowledgement of Platform Role

By using Inflecho, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Inflecho provides a platform for connection and communication
• Inflecho does not guarantee collaborations
• Inflecho does not guarantee user behaviour
• Inflecho does not guarantee payments or exchanges
• Inflecho is not responsible for agreements between users
• users are responsible for their own decisions and actions.

121. Final Acceptance of Risk

By using Inflecho, you accept that online interactions and collaborations involve risks.

You agree that you are responsible for:

• assessing opportunities
• conducting appropriate checks
• protecting your own interests
• complying with applicable laws
• maintaining appropriate records
• making informed decisions before entering collaborations.

122. Effective Date

These Terms are effective from the date they are published on the Inflecho Platform. 21/07/2026

Inflecho may update the effective date when significant revisions are made.