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Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 2, 2026 | Last Updated: January 2, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Kairos Nexus Global website, platform, applications, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not access or use the Platform.

1. Definitions

  • "Kairos," "we," "us," or "our" means Kairos Nexus Global, Inc.
  • "User" means any individual or entity accessing or using the Platform.
  • "Client" means any business or organization seeking talent through the Platform.
  • "Talent" means any individual offering services through the Platform.
  • "Services" means access to the Platform, discovery tools, verification features, and related marketplace functionality.

2. Platform Role - No Intermediary Liability

CRITICAL NOTICE: Kairos Nexus Global is a technology marketplace only.

Kairos:

  • Is not an employer
  • Is not a staffing agency
  • Is not a payroll provider
  • Is not a tax advisor
  • Is not a legal advisor
  • Is not a party to any agreement between Users

Kairos does not:

  • Hire, employ, supervise, or manage Talent
  • Control work methods, schedules, or deliverables
  • Set compensation, benefits, or working conditions
  • Withhold, remit, or report taxes
  • Guarantee work, payment, performance, legality, or outcomes

All engagements, contracts, and obligations exist solely between Clients and Talent.

3. Eligibility

To use the Platform, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have the legal authority to enter binding agreements
  • Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws

Kairos reserves the right to deny, suspend, or terminate access at its sole discretion.

4. No Employment, Agency, or Partnership

Nothing in these Terms or on the Platform creates:

  • An employment relationship
  • An agency relationship
  • A partnership
  • A joint venture

Talent are independent contractors, not employees, agents, or representatives of Kairos or Clients.

5. Cross-Border Labor & Tax Disclaimer

ABSOLUTE USER RESPONSIBILITY

5.1 Clients (Including U.S. Businesses)

Clients are solely and entirely responsible for:

  • Proper worker classification
  • Compliance with IRS and other tax authority rules
  • Filing Forms 1099 or any required tax documents
  • All federal, state, local, and international taxes
  • Compliance with labor, employment, immigration, and business laws

5.2 Talent (Including Nigeria-Based Talent)

Talent are solely and entirely responsible for:

  • Personal income taxes
  • Any applicable VAT or withholding obligations
  • Regulatory registrations or filings
  • Compliance with Nigerian and other applicable laws

5.3 No Kairos Responsibility

Kairos:

  • Does not provide tax, legal, or compliance advice
  • Does not verify tax or labor compliance
  • Does not issue tax forms
  • Does not withhold or remit taxes

ALL TAX, LABOR, REGULATORY, AND CROSS-BORDER COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS BELONG EXCLUSIVELY TO USERS.

6. User Conduct

Users agree not to:

  • Violate any law or regulation
  • Misrepresent identity, credentials, or authority
  • Misuse personal or confidential data
  • Engage in fraud, harassment, exploitation, or abuse
  • Circumvent Platform safeguards

Kairos may take any action it deems appropriate, including suspension or termination.

7. Intellectual Property

All Platform software, design, branding, and content are owned by Kairos. Users retain ownership of their own content but grant Kairos a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such content solely to operate and improve the Platform.

8. Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." KAIROS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KAIROS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Employment or classification disputes
  • Tax penalties or fines
  • Regulatory or compliance violations
  • Lost profits, lost data, or business interruption
  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED USD $100.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kairos from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Platform
  • Your agreements or disputes with other Users
  • Your violation of laws, regulations, or these Terms

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

All disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration, and users waive any right to participate in class actions.

12. Termination

Kairos may suspend or terminate access to the Platform at any time, for any reason, without liability.

Client Hiring Terms

(Applies to Businesses)

Clients acknowledge and agree that:

  • Kairos does not vet legal, tax, or regulatory compliance
  • Kairos does not guarantee Talent performance or suitability
  • All contracts, payments, and obligations are solely between Client and Talent

Clients release Kairos from all claims arising from hiring decisions or engagements.

Freelancer / Talent Acknowledgement

(Independent Contractor Agreement)

This is NOT an employment agreement.

Talent acknowledges that:

  • They are independent contractors
  • They are not employees of Kairos
  • They are not entitled to benefits
  • They are solely responsible for all taxes and filings

Talent releases Kairos from all claims related to:

  • Non-payment
  • Client disputes
  • Regulatory or tax penalties