Company / Client Agreement

Last Updated: June 15, 2026

This Company / Client Agreement ("Company Agreement") governs the terms under which registered businesses ("Companies") use the S8N Platform to post briefs, connect with, and hire verified independent AI Consultants.

1. Scope of Service & Vetting Disclaimer

S8N provides matching services and credentials validation to help Companies find high-quality AI talent. While we perform rigorous checks on our Consultants (including Certified, Validated, and Elite status tiers), S8N does not guarantee the success, performance, or suitability of any specific Consultant for your project. S8N is an intermediary platform and is not a party to the deliverables agreement.

2. Project Briefs & Selection

Companies agree to submit accurate project requirements, timeline preferences, and budget ranges in their project briefs. When S8N's matching engine suggests Consultants, the final decision to hire remains solely with the Company.

3. Escrow Funding & Release

Companies agree to fund the agreed-upon milestone fees into S8N's secure escrow gateway prior to the start of work. Upon completion of a milestone, the Company agrees to review the work and either release the funds or raise a dispute within five (5) business days. Funds will be automatically released to the Consultant if no action is taken within five business days of delivery.

4. Intellectual Property & Ownership

Upon the release of full payment from escrow for a completed milestone or project, all intellectual property, custom software scripts, model training logs, RAG architectures, and custom workflows created by the Consultant for that milestone belong exclusively to the Company. S8N claims no ownership over any intellectual property generated during engagements.

5. Platform Circumvention

Companies agree not to solicit or hire any Consultant introduced by S8N outside of the Platform for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of introduction. Circumvention of the Platform's payment gateway is a breach of these terms and will result in account suspension and applicable circumvention fees.