Terms & Conditions

BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate: Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: April 6, 2024.

These comprehensive Terms and Conditions ("Terms") meticulously govern the use of the BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate platform ("Platform") by all users, including clients (individuals and agencies), biotech freelancers (individuals and agencies), and the Biotech companies directory ("Users"). Utilization of the Platform automatically constitutes an agreement with these detailed and thorough Terms. In case of non-agreement, Users must refrain from using the Platform.

1. Eligibility:

1.1 Users must be 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in their country, whichever is older, and possess the legal capacity to enter binding contracts. By using the Platform, users warrant meeting these eligibility criteria.

1.2 Users, even in their capacity as visitors, are encouraged to read and explicitly agree to these terms and conditions to access certain features.

2. Account Creation:

2.1 Users are mandated to create an account to access the Platform. The information provided during account creation, including personal details, skills, experience, business information, and location, must be accurate and kept up-to-date.

2.2 The confidentiality of account credentials is the sole responsibility of Users.

2.3 Clients and biotech freelancers can create individual or agency accounts, with agency accounts requiring approval by the platform. Biotech freelancer accounts requires approval by the platform. For agency accounts, users must have the full authority to agree to these terms and conditions and create agency accounts.

2.4 Companies registering for the Biotech Companies Directory must have the full authority to agree to these terms and conditions, with user authorization to join the directory.

2.5 Users are responsible for updating and maintaining the accuracy of their personal and business information.

3. Platform Usage:

3.1 BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate serves as a robust digital marketplace, intricately connecting biotech professionals and clients.

3.2 The Platform acts as a multifaceted tool, facilitating project postings, collaboration, secure payment processing, and serving as a comprehensive directory for biotech companies.

3.3 Clients commit to using the Platform for lawful purposes, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

3.4 Companies listed in the Biotech Companies Directory are expected to use it exclusively to showcase their services, products, and other relevant information.

4. Username and Password:

4.1 Users bear the responsibility of maintaining the confidentiality of their usernames and passwords.

4.2 Sharing of account credentials is strictly prohibited.

5. Getting Paid on BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate:

A) Hourly Rate-Based Projects:

5.1 Direct Hourly Contract Billing:

Clients prepay agreed-upon hours for the upcoming week in advance; funds are securely held in escrow.

5.2 Review Period:

Clients review work from Monday at 12 noon UTC to Friday at 23:59 UTC.

5.3 Holding Period:

From Saturday at 00:00 midnight UTC to Monday at 23:59 UTC. This holding period ensures a buffer for payment processing, clearance, and dispute resolution.

5.4 Payment Availability:

Biotech freelancer earnings become accessible on the subsequent Tuesday at 00:00 midnight UTC, ensuring funds are accessible 9 days after submitting work hours on each Sunday.

B) Fixed Price-Based Projects:

5.5 Clients make an upfront payment, securely held in escrow.

5.6 Work Approval:

Clients have a stipulated 5 days to review and approve submitted work.

5.7 Invoice Generation:

Upon client approval, an invoice is automatically generated.

5.8 Holding Period:

A 3-day holding period ensures smooth processing and clearance of payments and dispute resolution.

5.9 Payment Availability:

Biotech freelancer earnings become available after the holding period.

C) Payment and Fees:

5.10 Biotech freelancers will be charged a service fee based on their total earnings, as specified in the pricing plan. Service Fee Categories for Biotech Freelancers (with every payment the platform will put the freelancer into a specific category (tier) and it will be charged based on that):

A: 20% for earnings less than $1000

B: 15% for earnings between $1000 and $5000

C: 10% for earnings between $5000 and $50000

D: 5% for earnings above $50000

5.11 Any applicable taxes will be added where applicable to the service fee (%) of our platform that we charge the freelancer (depending on the location of the Biotech freelancer). These categories may be subject to change by the platform at any time by changing the category or platform fees for that category.

5.12 Clients acknowledge and agree that BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate will add a 5% processing fee for the amounts paid for projects or hourly rates, plus applicable taxes depending on the location of the client. This processing fee may be subject to change at any time by the platform.

6. Subscription Plans:

6.1 Different subscription plans are thoughtfully curated for Clients, biotech freelancers, and companies joining the Biotech Companies Directory.

6.2 Applicable taxes will be added to these subscription plans. These subscription plans may be subject to change at any time by the platform.

7. Taxes:

7.1 Users bear sole responsibility for tax liability associated with Platform payments.

7.2 BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate does not withhold taxes unless required by law.

8. Current Payment Options (subject to change):

8.1 Biotech freelancers have the option of using PayPal (fees are covered by the biotech freelancer) or Direct to Local Bank (Fees vary and are paid by the biotech freelancer). Availability is limited and depends on the country.

8.2 Clients can conveniently use Credit/Debit Cards (Additional fees may apply, paid by the client) or PayPal (Client covers PayPal fees).

8.3 Applicable taxes are added to the services where applicable.

9. Intellectual Property:

9.1 Users wholeheartedly grant BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to utilize posted content.

9.2 Upon project completion, intellectual property rights judiciously transfer to the client.

9.3 Biotech freelancers dutifully transfer all intellectual property rights to the client for project deliverables.

9.4 Clients rightfully possess exclusive rights to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute project deliverables.

9.5 BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate diligently abstains from claiming ownership rights over deliverables.

10. Content Guidelines:

10.1 Users are strictly prohibited from posting offensive, defamatory, or discriminatory content.

10.2 BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate retains the unequivocal right to remove any content violating these guidelines or deemed inappropriate.

11. User Disputes:

11.1 BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate, acting as a neutral platform, explicitly does not assume responsibility for disputes between Users.

11.2 Clients commit to resolving any disputes directly with other Users. BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate may assist in facilitating communication but is not liable for the outcome of any dispute.

12. Liability Limitation:

12.1 BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate is judiciously not responsible for the quality, accuracy, or legality of any content posted on the Platform or the performance of Users.

12.2 Clients consciously use the Platform at their own risk, with BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate being categorically not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from Platform use.

13. Termination:

13.1 BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate expressly reserves the right to suspend or terminate a User's account at any time if they violate these Terms or engage in any fraudulent or harmful activities.

14. Governing Law:

14.1 These Terms are decisively governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Saskatchewan, Canada. Additionally, they are subject to any applicable federal regulations and laws in Canada. Any disputes arising from the use of the Platform are indisputably subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Saskatchewan.

By using BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate's Platform, Users willingly agree to these Terms, pledging to conduct themselves in compliance with these meticulously outlined guidelines. BOLG Biotechnology Open Lab Gate reserves the right to update these Terms from time to time, and the continued use of the Platform after such updates constitutes an unequivocal acceptance of the revised Terms.