Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using bodywork.now ("the Platform"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Platform.

These terms apply to all users of the Platform, including clients seeking massage services and massage therapists ("Therapists") offering their services.

2. Service Description

bodywork.now is a professional bodywork directory that connects clients with licensed massage therapists and bodyworkers. The Platform provides:

• For Clients: Free browsing and booking requests to massage therapists. There are no booking fees or platform fees for clients.
• For Therapists: Profile listings, booking request management, and client communication tools. Pricing includes $19.95/month when active and $8.95 per accepted booking request.

bodywork.now acts solely as a platform to facilitate connections between clients and therapists. We do not provide massage services directly and are not responsible for the quality, safety, or legality of services provided by therapists.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Client Accounts

Clients can browse therapist profiles and submit booking requests without creating an account. To submit a booking request, clients must provide accurate contact information including name, phone number, and email address.

3.2 Therapist Accounts

Therapists must create an account to list their services on the Platform. By creating a therapist account, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years old
• You possess all required licenses, certifications, and insurance to provide massage therapy services in your jurisdiction
• All information provided in your profile is accurate and up-to-date
• You will maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials

bodywork.now reserves the right to verify therapist credentials and approve or reject any therapist profile at our sole discretion.

4. Booking Process

The booking process on bodywork.now works as follows:

1. Client submits a free booking request through a therapist's profile
2. Therapist receives the request and can accept or decline
3. If accepted, the therapist and client communicate directly to finalize details
4. Payment for services is arranged directly between the client and therapist - bodywork.now does not process service payments (only therapist fees)

Important Notes:

• Booking requests are not confirmed bookings until the therapist accepts
• bodywork.now is not party to any agreements made between clients and therapists
• Cancellation policies are determined by individual therapists
• All payment arrangements and disputes are handled directly between client and therapist

5. Therapist Fees

Therapists pay the following fees to use the Platform:

• Monthly Subscription: $19.95/month charged only when availability toggle is ON. Can be paused at any time by toggling OFF.
• Introduction Fee: $8.95 per booking request when therapist replies "YES" to accept. Not charged for declined or unanswered requests.

Refund Policy:

• Monthly subscription: Non-refundable. Can pause anytime to stop future charges.
• Introduction fee: Refundable within 24 hours if lead is spam, duplicate, or client never responds.

Failure to maintain valid payment information will result in profile deactivation and loss of access to booking requests.

6. User Conduct

All users agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information
• Respect the privacy and safety of other users
• Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
• Not use the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Not harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Not post inappropriate, offensive, or fraudulent content

bodywork.now reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in inappropriate conduct.

7. Privacy & Data Protection

We take your privacy seriously. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Platform, you consent to:

• Collection of contact information for facilitating bookings
• Sharing of client contact information with therapists when a booking request is submitted
• Use of cookies and analytics to improve the Platform
• Email communications regarding bookings and account updates

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

bodywork.now makes no warranties regarding:

• The quality, safety, or legality of services provided by therapists
• The accuracy of therapist profiles, certifications, or credentials
• The availability or reliability of the Platform
• The conduct or qualifications of any users

bodywork.now shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the Platform
• Any interactions between clients and therapists
• Any services provided by therapists
• Unauthorized access to user data

Users assume all risks associated with using the Platform and interacting with other users.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of bodywork.now and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.

Users retain ownership of content they upload (such as profile photos and descriptions) but grant bodywork.now a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute such content on the Platform.

10. Termination

bodywork.now reserves the right to suspend or terminate user accounts at any time for:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Complaints from other users
• Non-payment of platform fees (therapists)
• Any other reason at our sole discretion

Users may terminate their accounts at any time by contacting support@bodywork.now.

11. Changes to Terms

bodywork.now reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: