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