Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 03 July, 2024

Introduction

These general terms and conditions of use (hereinafter referred to as the "Terms") are intended to govern the conditions under which Jobamax makes the website https://astreva.com/ (hereinafter referred to as the "Site") available to Internet users, customers, and service providers.

Any connection to the Site or to the user account implies acceptance of the present Terms and Conditions by the user, via the display of a checkbox on first connection, and on each update of the present Terms and Conditions.

Use of the Site is governed solely by these General Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy, to the exclusion of any other document.

  1. User Accounts

1.1 Registration

You must register for an account with us (“Account”) to access and use certain portions of our Services. Registered users of our Services are “Users”, and unregistered users are “Site Visitors”. Your registration is subject to our approval. We reserve the right to decline any registration.

1.2 Account Eligibility

By registering for an Account, you represent that:

  • You are at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your country if it is higher than 18).

  • You will use our Services for business purposes only.

  • You are eligible to enter into legally binding contracts.

  • You will comply with all licensing, registration, or other requirements with respect to your business and any services you offer through our platform.

1.3 Account Profile

You must provide accurate and complete information during registration and keep your account information updated. Misleading information may result in account suspension or termination.

1.4 Account Types

We offer different account types: Client and Executives. Once you register for an Account, you can add multiple account types under the same login credentials. You agree not to register for or maintain more than one Account and Profile without express written permission from us.

1.5 Account Permissions

You may grant permissions to other Users to act on your behalf. You are fully responsible for their actions and any use of your Account.

1.6 Identity and Location Verification

We may verify your identity and location. You agree to provide accurate information and cooperate with our verification process. You authorize us to make any inquiries necessary to validate your identity, location, and business information.

1.7 Usernames and Passwords

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your username and password. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your Account. You agree not to use the Account or log in with the username and password of another User.

  1. Purpose of Astreva

2.1 Relationship with Astreva

We provide a comprehensive platform designed to facilitate connections between companies and top-tier executive talent. Our process includes coordinated discussions between the client companies and our sales team to ensure the precise matching of executives to meet specific business needs. Service durations are agreed upon with a structured monthly payment plan. For annual agreements, we offer a fully refundable two-week free trial period. All payments are processed exclusively through our secure platform.

2.2 Taxes and Benefits

Executives are responsible for paying their own taxes, obtaining their own insurance, and ensuring they comply with applicable laws and regulations.

2.3 Marketplace Feedback and User Content

Users publish and ask us to publish information and feedback on the Site. We are not responsible for that content, and your publication or use of it is at your own risk.

  1. Contractual Relationship Between Client and Executive

3.1 Service Contracts

When a Client subscribes to Astreva's services, Astreva will subcontract the mission to the Executive, establishing a tripartite agreement among the Client, the Executive, and Astreva. This structure ensures that Astreva manages all aspects of the contractual relationship, including recruitment, agreement terms, and payment processing, providing a seamless and efficient experience for all parties involved.

3.2 Disputes Among Users

For disputes arising between Clients and Executives, you agree to follow the dispute resolution process outlined in the applicable Escrow Instructions.

3.3 Confidential Information

Users may agree to their own confidentiality terms. If they do not, these terms apply. Users agree to keep other Users’ confidential information a secret, no matter what.

  1. Worker Classification and Payroll

4.1 Worker Classification

For all contract commitments facilitated through our platform, Astreva is responsible for the engagement and management of the Executives. This includes overseeing the contractual relationship, ensuring compliance, and handling payment processing.

4.2 Payroll Services

If Clients engage Executives for longer contract commitments facilitated through our platform, Clients agree to utilize our comprehensive Payroll Services to manage all payment and compliance aspects.

5. Fees and Payments

5.1 Fees for Advisors

Advisors agree to pay service fees as set forth in the Fee and ACH Authorization Agreement.

5.2 Client Fees

Clients pay fees for accessing the Services, including administrative and facilitation fees. Fees are always included in the price.

5.3 VAT and Other Taxes

Fees are exclusive of taxes. We may be required by applicable law to collect or pay certain taxes or levies, including VAT.

6. Payment Terms and Escrow Services

6.1 Escrow Services

We provide escrow services to deliver, hold, and receive payment for a Project, and to pay fees to us.

6.2 Client Payments on Service Contracts

Client payments are made according to the terms in the applicable Escrow Instructions. For annual agreements, Clients are entitled to a 2-week free trial period, which is fully refundable if the service is discontinued within the trial period.

6.3 Disbursements to Freelancers on Service Contracts

Executives receive their funds held in escrow according to the terms in the applicable Escrow Instructions.

6.4 Non-Payment

If a Client fails to pay, the mission will be suspended until the payment is made.

6.5 No Return of Funds and No Chargebacks

Once funds are charged or debited, the transaction is non-refundable except as provided in the applicable Escrow Instructions.

6.6 Payment Methods

Users must provide account information for at least one valid Payment Method. We may run credit card authorizations and charge your Payment Method for amounts due.

6.7 U.S. Dollars and Foreign Currency Conversion

The Services operate in U.S. Dollars. If your Payment Method is in another currency, we may convert payments at the rate displayed on the order form.

7. Non-Circumvention

7.1 Making Payments Through Astreva

You agree to use our platform as your exclusive method to request, make, and receive all payments for work directly or indirectly with Users you identify through our Services for 24 months from the start of the relationship.

8. Records of Compliance

You agree to make and keep all required records. We have no obligation to store, maintain, or provide you with copies of any content or information.

9. Warranty Disclaimer

We provide our Services "as is" and "as available". We make no warranties or representations about the Services.

10. Limitation of Liability

Our liability is limited to the maximum extent.

11. Miscellaneous

In the event of a dispute, the Parties shall endeavor to reach an amicable agreement before any legal action is taken. The terms are governed by French law. ANY DISPUTE ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE terms, WHICH IS NOT AMICABLY RESOLVED BETWEEN JOBAMAX AND THE USER, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE FRENCH COURTS.

12. Modification of the Terms

Jobamax may modify the Terms at any time. The User will be informed by any means of these modifications before their date of application. Modifications to the Terms are enforceable from the moment of their acceptance by the User. If the User does not wish to continue using the Site in accordance with the updated Terms, he shall close his Account without compensation.


If one or more stipulations of the Terms are declared null and void in application of a law, regulation or following a final decision by a competent court, the other stipulations will retain their full force and scope.


These Terms are available on request at any time and will prevail, where applicable, over any other contradictory document.

13. Termination

Termination of Account

You and Astreva both have the right to terminate your account at any time. You may terminate your account through your account settings on the Astreva platform. Upon termination, you will no longer have access to your account, and any content stored in your account may be deleted.

For Pending Contracts

Executives with pending contracts are required to provide a one-month notice period before termination. Clients with pending contracts must wait until the end of the agreement to terminate their accounts, unless there is no active agreement, in which case termination can occur immediately. Payment is due for the full term of the contract, and failure to fulfill payment obligations may result in legal enforcement to recover any outstanding amounts.

Immediate Termination

Astreva reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if you:

  1. Breach any terms and conditions of this Agreement or any portion of the Terms of Service;

  2. Provide false or misleading information to Astreva;

  3. Engage in conduct that may cause legal liability for you, other users, or Astreva;

  4. Use the platform for illegal activities.

Termination of Account

You and Astreva both have the right to terminate your account at any time. You may terminate your account through your account settings on the Astreva platform. Upon termination, you will no longer have access to your account, and any content stored in your account may be deleted.

For Pending Contracts

Executives with pending contracts are required to provide a one-month notice period before termination. Clients with pending contracts must wait until the end of the agreement to terminate their accounts, unless there is no active agreement, in which case termination can occur immediately. Payment is due for the full term of the contract, and failure to fulfill payment obligations may result in legal enforcement to recover any outstanding amounts.

Immediate Termination

Astreva reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if you:

  1. Breach any terms and conditions of this Agreement or any portion of the Terms of Service;

  2. Provide false or misleading information to Astreva;

  3. Engage in conduct that may cause legal liability for you, other users, or Astreva;

  4. Use the platform for illegal activities.

Termination of Account

You and Astreva both have the right to terminate your account at any time. You may terminate your account through your account settings on the Astreva platform. Upon termination, you will no longer have access to your account, and any content stored in your account may be deleted.

For Pending Contracts

Executives with pending contracts are required to provide a one-month notice period before termination. Clients with pending contracts must wait until the end of the agreement to terminate their accounts, unless there is no active agreement, in which case termination can occur immediately. Payment is due for the full term of the contract, and failure to fulfill payment obligations may result in legal enforcement to recover any outstanding amounts.

Immediate Termination

Astreva reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if you:

  1. Breach any terms and conditions of this Agreement or any portion of the Terms of Service;

  2. Provide false or misleading information to Astreva;

  3. Engage in conduct that may cause legal liability for you, other users, or Astreva;

  4. Use the platform for illegal activities.

Termination of Account

You and Astreva both have the right to terminate your account at any time. You may terminate your account through your account settings on the Astreva platform. Upon termination, you will no longer have access to your account, and any content stored in your account may be deleted.

For Pending Contracts

Executives with pending contracts are required to provide a one-month notice period before termination. Clients with pending contracts must wait until the end of the agreement to terminate their accounts, unless there is no active agreement, in which case termination can occur immediately. Payment is due for the full term of the contract, and failure to fulfill payment obligations may result in legal enforcement to recover any outstanding amounts.

Immediate Termination

Astreva reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if you:

  1. Breach any terms and conditions of this Agreement or any portion of the Terms of Service;

  2. Provide false or misleading information to Astreva;

  3. Engage in conduct that may cause legal liability for you, other users, or Astreva;

  4. Use the platform for illegal activities.

14. Escrow Instructions

6.1 Escrow Services

Astreva provides escrow services to Users to deliver, hold, and receive payment for a Project, and to pay fees to Astreva ("Escrow Services"). The Escrow Services are intended for business use, and you agree to use the Escrow Services only for business purposes and not for consumer, personal, family, or household purposes.

6.1.1 Escrow Instructions

Astreva will use and release funds deposited in an Escrow Account only in accordance with this Agreement and the applicable Escrow Instructions. Astreva acts merely as an Internet escrow agent. Astreva has fully delivered the Escrow Services to you if Astreva provides the Escrow Services described in this Agreement and the applicable Escrow Instructions. Astreva is only obligated to perform those duties expressly described in this Agreement and any applicable Escrow Instructions.

Fixed-Price Projects: If Users choose fixed-price compensation, then the Users agree that they will be bound by, and Astreva will follow, the Fixed-Price Escrow Instructions.

Escrow Accounts: Astreva will create and maintain an account to hold funds for you—called an Escrow Account—based on your needs. You authorize Astreva to be your escrow agent, which means to hold your funds and to follow your instructions on the funds held in your Escrow Account.

6.2 Client Payments on Service Contracts

Client payments are made according to the terms in the applicable Escrow Instructions. Client payments are automatically authorized for disbursement once the Client approves the Executive's work.

6.3 Disbursements to Executive on Service Contracts

Executives receive their funds held in escrow according to the terms in the applicable Escrow Instructions. Funds are disbursed after the Client approves the work submitted by the Executive and after a security period of five days.

6.1 Escrow Services

Astreva provides escrow services to Users to deliver, hold, and receive payment for a Project, and to pay fees to Astreva ("Escrow Services"). The Escrow Services are intended for business use, and you agree to use the Escrow Services only for business purposes and not for consumer, personal, family, or household purposes.

6.1.1 Escrow Instructions

Astreva will use and release funds deposited in an Escrow Account only in accordance with this Agreement and the applicable Escrow Instructions. Astreva acts merely as an Internet escrow agent. Astreva has fully delivered the Escrow Services to you if Astreva provides the Escrow Services described in this Agreement and the applicable Escrow Instructions. Astreva is only obligated to perform those duties expressly described in this Agreement and any applicable Escrow Instructions.

Fixed-Price Projects: If Users choose fixed-price compensation, then the Users agree that they will be bound by, and Astreva will follow, the Fixed-Price Escrow Instructions.

Escrow Accounts: Astreva will create and maintain an account to hold funds for you—called an Escrow Account—based on your needs. You authorize Astreva to be your escrow agent, which means to hold your funds and to follow your instructions on the funds held in your Escrow Account.

6.2 Client Payments on Service Contracts

Client payments are made according to the terms in the applicable Escrow Instructions. Client payments are automatically authorized for disbursement once the Client approves the Executive's work.

6.3 Disbursements to Executive on Service Contracts

Executives receive their funds held in escrow according to the terms in the applicable Escrow Instructions. Funds are disbursed after the Client approves the work submitted by the Executive and after a security period of five days.

6.1 Escrow Services

Astreva provides escrow services to Users to deliver, hold, and receive payment for a Project, and to pay fees to Astreva ("Escrow Services"). The Escrow Services are intended for business use, and you agree to use the Escrow Services only for business purposes and not for consumer, personal, family, or household purposes.

6.1.1 Escrow Instructions

Astreva will use and release funds deposited in an Escrow Account only in accordance with this Agreement and the applicable Escrow Instructions. Astreva acts merely as an Internet escrow agent. Astreva has fully delivered the Escrow Services to you if Astreva provides the Escrow Services described in this Agreement and the applicable Escrow Instructions. Astreva is only obligated to perform those duties expressly described in this Agreement and any applicable Escrow Instructions.

Fixed-Price Projects: If Users choose fixed-price compensation, then the Users agree that they will be bound by, and Astreva will follow, the Fixed-Price Escrow Instructions.

Escrow Accounts: Astreva will create and maintain an account to hold funds for you—called an Escrow Account—based on your needs. You authorize Astreva to be your escrow agent, which means to hold your funds and to follow your instructions on the funds held in your Escrow Account.

6.2 Client Payments on Service Contracts

Client payments are made according to the terms in the applicable Escrow Instructions. Client payments are automatically authorized for disbursement once the Client approves the Executive's work.

6.3 Disbursements to Executive on Service Contracts

Executives receive their funds held in escrow according to the terms in the applicable Escrow Instructions. Funds are disbursed after the Client approves the work submitted by the Executive and after a security period of five days.

6.1 Escrow Services

Astreva provides escrow services to Users to deliver, hold, and receive payment for a Project, and to pay fees to Astreva ("Escrow Services"). The Escrow Services are intended for business use, and you agree to use the Escrow Services only for business purposes and not for consumer, personal, family, or household purposes.

6.1.1 Escrow Instructions

Astreva will use and release funds deposited in an Escrow Account only in accordance with this Agreement and the applicable Escrow Instructions. Astreva acts merely as an Internet escrow agent. Astreva has fully delivered the Escrow Services to you if Astreva provides the Escrow Services described in this Agreement and the applicable Escrow Instructions. Astreva is only obligated to perform those duties expressly described in this Agreement and any applicable Escrow Instructions.

Fixed-Price Projects: If Users choose fixed-price compensation, then the Users agree that they will be bound by, and Astreva will follow, the Fixed-Price Escrow Instructions.

Escrow Accounts: Astreva will create and maintain an account to hold funds for you—called an Escrow Account—based on your needs. You authorize Astreva to be your escrow agent, which means to hold your funds and to follow your instructions on the funds held in your Escrow Account.

6.2 Client Payments on Service Contracts

Client payments are made according to the terms in the applicable Escrow Instructions. Client payments are automatically authorized for disbursement once the Client approves the Executive's work.

6.3 Disbursements to Executive on Service Contracts

Executives receive their funds held in escrow according to the terms in the applicable Escrow Instructions. Funds are disbursed after the Client approves the work submitted by the Executive and after a security period of five days.

15. Use of User Profiles

By using our platform, you grant Astreva a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display your profile information (including your name, photo, biographical information, and any other content you provide) in connection with the promotion, advertising, or marketing of the platform and our services. This may include, but is not limited to, use on our website, social media channels, email campaigns, and other marketing materials.

You acknowledge that Astreva may use your profile information for these purposes without any compensation to you, and you waive any rights to inspect or approve the finished product where your profile appears.

If you do not wish to have your profile information used for these purposes, you may opt out by contacting our support team. However, opting out may limit your visibility and opportunities on the platform.

  1. Contact

If you have any questions about this terms, you can contact us by:

- sending an e-mail to the following address: privacy@astreva.com; or

- sending a letter to the following address: JOBAMAX, 74 Rue Horace-Bertin, 13005, Marseille, France.

Version updated on July 3, 2024.