Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 1 July 2025
Platform Name: 5 to 9 Jobs

Please read these Terms & Conditions ("Terms") carefully before using our platform. By using the website or engaging with services offered by 5 to 9 Jobs ("we", "our", or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Overview

5 to 9 Jobs connects businesses ("Clients") with marketing professionals ("Creators") for short-term or fractional engagements. We are not an employer, nor are we a party to the contracts between Clients and Creators beyond the matching and payment facilitation.

2. Use of Platform

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information when filling out forms or creating an account

  • Use the platform solely for legitimate business or professional purposes

  • Respect the rights and time of all parties involved

We reserve the right to deny access to anyone who violates these terms.

3. Payments

  • All payments must be made through the platform via our approved payment providers (Stripe).

  • Projects begin only after upfront payment is received, unless otherwise agreed.

  • Recurring retainers will be charged on a monthly basis until canceled.

  • Refunds are granted only in cases of non-delivery or at our discretion.

4. Creator Engagement & Communication

  • Clients may not circumvent the platform by engaging Creators outside of 5 to 9 Jobs .

  • Creators and Clients agree to keep all communication and work management on-platform (via email, Notion, or tools provided by us) unless otherwise permitted.

  • Any attempt to move off-platform will result in account suspension.

5. Disintermediation Policy

To protect our creators and business model:

  • Clients agree not to engage a Creator introduced through 5 to 9 Jobs outside the platform for 12 months from the date of introduction, unless a buyout fee is paid (typically 20% of the projected 12-month value).

  • Creators agree not to accept off-platform opportunities from Clients met through us without our written consent.

6. Cancellations & Terminations

  • Clients may cancel retainers with 7 days' notice before the next billing cycle.

  • If a Creator becomes unavailable, we will offer a replacement at no additional cost or issue a partial refund.

  • We reserve the right to terminate relationships with users who abuse the platform or act unprofessionally.

7. Liability Disclaimer

We:

  • Vet creators to the best of our ability but do not guarantee performance or results.

  • Are not liable for content created, business outcomes, or third-party actions.

  • Offer dispute support but final agreements and deliverables are the responsibility of the Client and Creator.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise agreed:

  • All work created by the Creator for the Client under a paid engagement becomes the property of the Client upon final payment.

  • Creators may showcase completed work in portfolios with Client permission.

9. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

10. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us;

By using this platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms.