Terms & Conditions
The agreement between you and Ascendoria for using the platform.
Last updated: 2026-10 · Version: 2.0
Table of Contents
- Welcome to Ascendoria
- 1. Definition of Ascendoria
- 2. Acceptance of the Terms
- 3. Account
- 4. Accuracy of Information
- 5. Freelancer Profile
- 6. Services
- 7. Projects
- 8. Freelancer Proposals
- 9. Agreement Between Client and Freelancer
- 10. Payments in the Current Phase
- 11. The Teams System
- 12. Team Owner's Responsibility
- 13. Team Member Relationship
- 14. Team-Executed Projects
- 15. Changes to Team Members
- 16. Transferring Team Ownership
- 17. Contests
- 18. Contest Terms
- 19. Contest Prizes
- 20. Contest Entries
- 21. Intellectual Property of Entries
- 22. Content
- 23. Content Rights
- 24. Content License to Ascendoria
- 25. Ratings and Reviews
- 26. Messages and Communication
- 27. Communication Outside Ascendoria
- 28. Advertisements
- 29. Prohibited Content
- 30. Security
- 31. Fake Accounts
- 32. Referral and Reward System
- 33. Disputes
- 34. Financial Disputes
- 35. Quality of Services
- 36. No Automatic Employment Relationship
- 37. Taxes and Licenses
- 38. Verification
- 39. Ratings, Badges and Levels
- 40. Account Suspension
- 41. Account Deletion
- 42. Platform Availability
- 43. Updates and Changes
- 44. User Responsibility
- 45. Ascendoria's Liability
- 46. External Links and Services
- 47. Ascendoria's Intellectual Property
- 48. Preventing Platform Copying
- 49. Suggestions and Feedback
- 50. Laws and Compliance
- 51. Privacy Policy
- 52. Minors and Age Requirements
- 53. Business Accounts
- 54. System Abuse
- 55. Violation Actions
- 56. No Guarantee of Results
- 57. Notifications
- 58. Activity Log
- 59. Rules Specific to Teams, Contests and Projects
- 60. No Financial Guarantee from Ascendoria in the Current Phase
- 61. The Future of Financial Services
- 62. Severability
- 63. Waiver
- 64. Entire Agreement
- 65. Contact
- 66. Final Consent
Welcome to Ascendoria
These Terms & Conditions govern the use of the Ascendoria website and platform, including all services and features available through the platform, such as personal accounts, profiles, services, projects, teams, contests, messages, ratings, wallets/balances (if introduced in the future), advertisements, and any other services provided by Ascendoria. By using Ascendoria, creating an account, browsing the platform, publishing content, creating a project or contest, joining a team, submitting a proposal, or using any of the platform's services, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms, understood them, and agreed to comply with them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use Ascendoria.
1. Definition of Ascendoria
Ascendoria is an electronic platform that aims to facilitate communication and collaboration between clients, companies, freelancers, teams, and service providers. The platform may provide tools that help users: - Create professional profiles. - Showcase skills, experience, and previous work. - Publish projects. - Apply for projects. - Create and display services. - Create and manage teams. - Participate in contests. - Communicate between users. - Manage some stages of project execution. - Rate users and teams. - Build a professional record within the platform. Ascendoria is a technology platform for communication and organization, and does not automatically become a party to any agreement or relationship between users merely through use of the platform.
2. Acceptance of the Terms
By using the platform, the user agrees to: 1. Comply with these Terms. 2. Comply with the applicable laws of the country in which they are located. 3. Provide accurate and non-misleading information. 4. Not use the platform for unlawful purposes. 5. Respect the rights of other users. 6. Not attempt to bypass security systems or permissions. 7. Bear responsibility for the content and data they publish. If a user is not legally able to accept these Terms, they may not use the services except to the extent permitted by law and in accordance with Ascendoria's requirements regarding age and legal consent.
3. Account
Some services may require creating an account. The user is responsible for: - The accuracy of account information. - Maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials. - Not sharing the account with unauthorized persons. - Updating account information when needed. - All activities carried out through the account, within the limits allowed by law. It is prohibited to create accounts for the purpose of: - Impersonating another person. - Fraud. - Manipulating ratings. - Circumventing bans. - Sending annoying messages. - Manipulating contests or projects. - Creating fake accounts to obtain illegitimate advantages. Ascendoria may take action against violating accounts in accordance with these Terms.
4. Accuracy of Information
The information provided by the user must be: - Accurate. - Reasonably up to date. - Not misleading. - Not impersonating another person. The user may not claim to be: - Another person. - Another company. - Another freelancer. - Another team. - An official entity. - The holder of a certificate or experience that is not real. Ascendoria may request additional information to verify some data or accounts when necessary for reasons related to security, fraud prevention, or compliance.
5. Freelancer Profile
The freelancer may create a professional profile that may include: - Name or display name. - Photo. - Bio. - Skills. - Experience. - Services. - Previous work. - Languages. - Categories. - Ratings. - Achievements. - Team information when participating in a team. The profile must not contain misleading information or prohibited content.
6. Services
The freelancer may create services and display them on the platform. The service description must accurately state: - What will be provided. - Scope of work. - Requirements. - Expected duration. - Files or results to be delivered. - Any important restrictions. Displaying unlawful services, services that infringe the rights of others, or using the platform to circumvent the law is prohibited.
7. Projects
Clients or companies may publish projects on Ascendoria. The project must contain clear information, such as: - Project title. - Project description. - Required skills. - Scope of work. - Requirements. - Expected timeline. - Any other necessary information. The project must not be used to request unlawful work or work that violates these Terms.
8. Freelancer Proposals
The freelancer may submit a proposal on a project. The proposal must be: - Genuine. - Relevant to the project. - Not misleading. - Not copied in a way that infringes the rights of others. - Free of spam messages. The freelancer may not use automated proposals or multiple accounts to manipulate the project system.
9. Agreement Between Client and Freelancer
When the client selects a freelancer, the details of the work and the professional relationship are agreed between the two parties. The parties must specify, according to the nature of the work: - Scope of work. - Deadlines. - Requirements. - Delivery method. - Revisions. - Financial consideration, if any. - Intellectual property rights. - Any additional terms. Ascendoria does not automatically become a party to the contract or agreement between the client and the freelancer.
10. Payments in the Current Phase
In the current operating phase of Ascendoria, the platform does not process, receive, hold, or transfer funds related to agreements between users, unless Ascendoria officially announces the launch of an independent payment system. If users agree on a financial consideration outside Ascendoria, they are responsible for: - The payment method. - Payment terms. - Proof of payment. - Taxes and legal obligations. - Any financial dispute between them. Ascendoria does not guarantee that either party will pay the other. No user may claim that Ascendoria received, guaranteed, or held funds on their behalf merely through use of the platform.
11. The Teams System
Users may create teams within Ascendoria according to the available features. A team may be: - Specialized in a single field. - Multi-disciplinary. - A full-service team. A team may contain: - An owner. - Managers. - Leaders. - Members. - Custom roles. Team members' permissions must be in accordance with what the Teams system allows.
12. Team Owner's Responsibility
The team owner is responsible for: - Managing team members. - Selecting permissions. - Inviting members. - Removing members in accordance with the system. - Information published in the team's name. - Managing the team's services and projects. A user's presence within a team does not mean that Ascendoria employs them or links them to a work relationship with the team.
13. Team Member Relationship
Each team member retains their personal account unless a specific feature provides otherwise. A team may have: - An independent profile. - An independent reputation. - Independent ratings. - Services. - A portfolio. - A project record. A team's rating does not automatically mean that each member received the same personal rating.
14. Team-Executed Projects
When a project is executed by a team, responsibility for distributing tasks internally rests with the team. It is possible to record: - The team members participating. - Their roles. - The tasks. - The contributions. Ascendoria does not guarantee that every team member will perform their role as expected.
15. Changes to Team Members
The team owner or holders of the appropriate permissions may: - Invite members. - Accept join requests. - Reject requests. - Remove members. - Change roles. When a member leaves or is removed, the historical record of their participation in previous projects may be retained, if necessary to maintain the accuracy of records.
16. Transferring Team Ownership
The team owner may transfer ownership if this feature is available. After transferring ownership, permissions become effective according to the new system. The ownership transfer process must be recorded in the activity log.
17. Contests
Eligible users may create contests. Contests may include: - Design. - Programming. - Writing. - Marketing. - Translation. - Business ideas. - Video. - UI/UX. - Visual identity. - And others.
18. Contest Terms
The contest owner is responsible for specifying: - Contest rules. - Participation requirements. - The deadline. - Eligibility conditions. - Work requirements. - The winner-selection method. - Prize information, if any. - Intellectual property rules. Participants must read the contest terms before participating.
19. Contest Prizes
In the current phase: Ascendoria does not receive, hold, transfer, or distribute contest prizes. If the contest owner mentions a prize, the prize value is information determined solely by the contest owner. Any financial arrangement is made directly between the contest owner and the winner outside Ascendoria. Ascendoria does not guarantee payment of the prize and bears no responsibility for non-payment, unless the platform in the future launches an official financial system specific to contests and announces its terms clearly.
20. Contest Entries
The entry must be: - Created by the participant or owned by the participant with the right to use it. - Compliant with the contest rules. - Not stolen. - Not impersonated. - Not contrary to the law. The contest owner may reject an entry that does not meet the contest terms.
21. Intellectual Property of Entries
The participant retains the rights to their work unless the contest terms or the agreement between the parties provides for a different arrangement permitted by law. The rules for transferring or licensing intellectual property must be clear before participation. Ascendoria does not automatically transfer ownership of a participant's work to the contest owner.
22. Content
Users may publish: - Images. - Videos. - Files. - Texts. - Links. - Portfolio work. - Proposals. - Service descriptions. - Other content permitted by the platform. The user is responsible for the content they publish.
23. Content Rights
The user must not publish content they do not have the right to publish. It is prohibited to publish: - Stolen works. - Pirated software. - Content that infringes copyright. - Another person's personal data without an appropriate legal basis. - Content that uses trademarks in an unauthorized manner where this constitutes infringement. - Any content that is contrary to the law.
24. Content License to Ascendoria
When uploading content to the platform, the user grants Ascendoria the technically necessary license to host, display, store, process, and operate the content within the platform for the purpose of providing the service. This license does not mean that Ascendoria has become the owner of the content. Ascendoria does not grant itself the right to sell the user's works or own them merely by uploading them to the platform, unless the user agrees to a separate, clear arrangement that permits this.
25. Ratings and Reviews
Users may rate each other according to the available features. Ratings must be: - Genuine. - Related to an actual experience. - Not misleading. - Not paid for a specific rating. - Not used for extortion. It is prohibited to: - Buy ratings. - Create accounts to rate oneself. - Threaten a user to obtain a good rating. - Take revenge with a fake rating. Ascendoria may remove or hide ratings that violate the rules.
26. Messages and Communication
The messaging system may be used for communication related to services, projects, contests, and teams. It is prohibited to use messages for: - Fraud. - Threats. - Harassment. - Sending spam. - Publishing harmful links. - Attempting to steal accounts. - Impersonation. - Any unlawful activity.
27. Communication Outside Ascendoria
Users may decide to communicate outside the platform. In this case, users bear responsibility for what happens outside the platform. Ascendoria does not guarantee: - The identity of the other party. - Payment. - Performance of the agreement. - The safety of the transaction. - The outcome of any dealing outside the platform.
28. Advertisements
Ascendoria may in the future allow companies or users to create advertisements. Advertisements must be: - Accurate. - Not misleading. - Lawful. - Compliant with platform rules. Ascendoria has the right to reject or remove an advertisement that violates the policies. If Ascendoria launches an advertising payment system in the future, its payment terms will be published separately.
29. Prohibited Content
It is prohibited to use Ascendoria for: - Fraud. - Identity theft. - Electronic phishing. - Malicious software. - Hacking accounts. - Selling or distributing unlawful content. - Infringement of intellectual property rights. - Threats or extortion. - Harassment. - Publishing personal data unlawfully. - Creating fake accounts for manipulation. - Manipulating contests. - Manipulating ratings. - Sending spam. - Any unlawful activity.
30. Security
It is prohibited to attempt to: - Hack the platform. - Bypass permissions. - Access another user's data. - Modify backend data in an unauthorized manner. - Exploit vulnerabilities in a harmful way. - Disrupt the service. - Send harmful automated requests. - Attempt to access private files. Security vulnerabilities must be reported to Ascendoria rather than exploited.
31. Fake Accounts
Ascendoria may take action against accounts created for the purpose of: - Fraud. - Manipulation. - Circumventing bans. - Obtaining illegitimate advantages. - Inflating ratings. - Repeated voting. - Unlawful participation in contests.
32. Referral and Reward System
If Ascendoria launches a referral or reward system in the future, it will be governed by separate terms specifying: - How the reward is calculated. - The eligibility period. - Conditions of use. - The minimum withdrawal, if any. - The cases in which the reward is cancelled. The user may not create fake accounts or fake referrals to obtain rewards.
33. Disputes
Users must attempt to resolve disputes between themselves directly and respectfully. Ascendoria may provide tools for reporting, mediation, or content review when such tools are available. However, Ascendoria does not guarantee a specific outcome for any dispute. Ascendoria's involvement does not mean it has become a party to the contract between users.
34. Financial Disputes
In the current phase, if a financial dispute arises between users regarding an agreement made outside Ascendoria, Ascendoria is not responsible for: - Collecting funds. - Returning funds. - Guaranteeing payment. - Compensating any party. - Enforcing the financial contract. Ascendoria may provide administrative or informational assistance when appropriate, but this does not mean guaranteeing the outcome of the dispute.
35. Quality of Services
Ascendoria does not guarantee that: - The freelancer is qualified to the degree the client expects. - The project will be completed on the expected timeline. - The service will match the client's expectations. - The client will pay. - The freelancer will accept the work. - The contest will lead to a specific result. Users are responsible for evaluating the other parties and making their own decisions.
36. No Automatic Employment Relationship
Using Ascendoria does not automatically create: - A work relationship. - An employment relationship. - A legal partnership. - An agency. - A commercial franchise. Between Ascendoria and users, or between users and each other. Determining the legal nature of the relationship is done in accordance with the agreement and the applicable law.
37. Taxes and Licenses
Each user is responsible for understanding and complying with the taxes, licenses, and legal registrations applicable to them in their country. Ascendoria does not provide personal tax or legal advice merely through use of the platform.
38. Verification
Ascendoria may request verification of some accounts or data. Verification may include, depending on the case: - Email. - Phone number. - Identity. - Company data. - Additional information. Obtaining a verification badge does not mean that Ascendoria guarantees the user's quality, services, or compliance with any agreement.
39. Ratings, Badges and Levels
Any of the following: - Badge. - Level. - Rating. - Verification. - Achievement. Is considered part of the platform's system and not a guarantee of the user's quality or the success of the transaction. Ascendoria has the right to modify the level, badge, and rating systems when needed, in accordance with the rules announced to users.
40. Account Suspension
Ascendoria may restrict, suspend, or stop an account where there is a legitimate reason or a violation of the Terms, such as: - Fraud. - Security breach. - Intellectual property infringement. - Manipulation. - Abuse of the platform. - Violation of contest rules. - Violation of team rules. - Publishing prohibited content. - Circumventing a ban. Where possible, the reason for the action may be explained to the user, taking into account security, investigations, and legal obligations.
41. Account Deletion
The user may request deletion of their account in accordance with the options provided by Ascendoria. Ascendoria may retain some data where retention is necessary: - For legal reasons. - For security. - To prevent fraud. - To resolve disputes. - To maintain records. - To fulfill legal obligations. Data processing is governed by Ascendoria's Privacy Policy.
42. Platform Availability
Ascendoria strives to provide the service continuously, but does not guarantee that the platform: - Will operate without interruption. - Will be free of errors. - Will always be available. - Will not experience technical issues. Some features may be temporarily stopped due to: - Maintenance. - Updates. - Failures. - Service provider issues. - Security reasons. - Legal reasons.
43. Updates and Changes
Ascendoria may update: - The website. - The design. - The features. - The systems. - The rules. - The Terms. When making material changes to the Terms, the new version must be published and the last-modified date updated. Continued use of the platform after the changes take effect means acceptance of the amended Terms to the extent permitted by law.
44. User Responsibility
The user is responsible for their decisions and their use of the platform, and for the information and content they publish. They must take appropriate precautions before: - Dealing with a new user. - Agreeing on a project. - Participating in a contest. - Sharing sensitive files. - Sharing personal information. - Making any financial agreement outside the platform.
45. Ascendoria's Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ascendoria is not liable for: - The actions of other users. - Agreements between users. - The quality of services. - Non-performance of a project. - Non-payment of an amount agreed outside the platform. - Losses resulting from direct dealings between users. - Content published by users. - External links. - Service interruption resulting from causes beyond Ascendoria's control. This does not exclude any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
46. External Links and Services
The platform may contain links or integrations with external services. Ascendoria is not responsible for: - The content of external services. - Their policies. - Their security. - Their availability. - Their financial dealings. Use of an external service is subject to that service's terms.
47. Ascendoria's Intellectual Property
All of Ascendoria's rights relating to the platform, including what applies to: - The name. - The trademark. - The design. - The user interface. - The software. - Original texts. - Logos. - The systems. Remain owned by Ascendoria or its licensors, and use of the platform does not grant the user ownership of these rights.
48. Preventing Platform Copying
The user may not, except where the law expressly permits: - Copy parts of the platform. - Resell the platform. - Extract its systems in an unauthorized manner. - Copy its design in a misleading way. - Use the trademark without permission. - Attempt to create a competing copy using platform data in unauthorized ways.
49. Suggestions and Feedback
If a user sends suggestions for improving Ascendoria, the platform may use these suggestions to develop the service, without this meaning the transfer of the user's ownership of work or independent content that the user did not request to transfer.
50. Laws and Compliance
Each user must comply with the laws applicable to them. Some countries may require additional rules. Therefore, some services or features may vary depending on: - The country. - Age. - Account type. - Local laws. - Verification requirements.
51. Privacy Policy
Personal data is handled in accordance with Ascendoria's Privacy Policy. The user must read the Privacy Policy to know: - The data collected. - The reason for collection. - How it is used. - The retention period. - User rights. - How to contact regarding privacy.
52. Minors and Age Requirements
Ascendoria defines the minimum age permitted for using each service in accordance with the law and service requirements. Some features or services may be age-restricted or require parental consent or additional conditions where the law requires it. The user may not submit a fake age to circumvent age restrictions.
53. Business Accounts
Companies may use Ascendoria to create business accounts when this feature is available. The company representative must be authorized to use the account and represent the company within the limits of their authority. The company is responsible for the information it publishes and for the persons it grants permissions to within its account.
54. System Abuse
It is prohibited to use any feature in a manner exceeding its intended purpose. This includes: - Manipulating algorithms. - Manipulating ranking. - Manipulating ratings. - Manipulating voting. - Exploiting vulnerabilities. - Creating fake activity. - Sending a huge number of requests to annoy the system. - Attempting to unlawfully influence contest results.
55. Violation Actions
Depending on the nature of the violation, Ascendoria may take one or more of the following actions: - Warning. - Removing content. - Restricting a feature. - Hiding content. - Suspending an account. - Cancelling participation. - Suspending a team. - Cancelling a contest. - Terminating an account. Immediate action may be taken where there is a security or legal risk.
56. No Guarantee of Results
Ascendoria does not guarantee that the user will obtain: - A project. - A client. - A freelancer. - A job. - Sales. - Profits. - Winning a contest. - A specific rating. - A specific number of clients. The platform provides tools and opportunities, but results depend on the users, the market, and other circumstances.
57. Notifications
Ascendoria may send notifications related to: - The account. - Projects. - Teams. - Contests. - Messages. - Ratings. - Security. - Service updates. Some notifications can be controlled from account settings in accordance with what the platform allows.
58. Activity Log
Ascendoria may keep records of some important activities for purposes of: - Security. - Fraud prevention. - Resolving disputes. - Reviewing violations. - Improving the service. - Legal compliance. The records may include actions such as: - Creating a project. - Modifying a project. - Submitting an entry. - Changing team permissions. - Transferring ownership. - Administrative actions.
59. Rules Specific to Teams, Contests and Projects
In addition to these general Terms, some features may have specific rules. Where there is a conflict between the general Terms and the rules of a specific feature, the feature's specific rule applies to that feature to the extent necessary, while the rest of the general Terms continue to apply.
60. No Financial Guarantee from Ascendoria in the Current Phase
Until the official launch of a financial system within Ascendoria is announced: Ascendoria is not a financial wallet, a payment intermediary, an escrow service, or a fund-collection entity between users. No user should rely on the platform as a guarantor of any financial amount agreed outside it.
61. The Future of Financial Services
Ascendoria may in the future add financial services, payment systems, or transaction protection. If this happens, these services will not be considered active merely by being mentioned in this document. The following will be published: - Payment terms. - Service fees. - Refund policy. - Withdrawal policy. - Financial dispute rules. - Legal requirements. - Any additional terms. Before launching the relevant service.
62. Severability
If a specific provision of these Terms proves to be unenforceable or unlawful in a particular country, this does not necessarily mean the invalidation of the rest of the Terms, to the extent permitted by law.
63. Waiver
Ascendoria's failure to enforce a provision in a specific situation does not mean it has waived its right to enforce it in the future, to the extent permitted by law.
64. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional policies or rules published within Ascendoria, constitute the general framework for use of the platform. Additional terms may apply to some features.
65. Contact
The user may contact Ascendoria through the official communication channels published on the platform for any inquiries related to: - The account. - Security. - Content. - Violations. - Privacy. - Projects. - Teams. - Contests.
66. Final Consent
By using Ascendoria, the user acknowledges that: - They have read these Terms. - They understand the nature of the platform. - They understand that Ascendoria is not automatically a party to user agreements. - They understand that Ascendoria does not process funds between users in the current phase. - They understand the content rules. - They understand the project rules. - They understand the team rules. - They understand the contest rules. - They agree to comply with these Terms. By using the platform, you agree to Ascendoria's Terms & Conditions.
These documents are drafted as a professional framework for a global platform and must be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before being relied upon as final legal documents in any jurisdiction.
