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TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective Date: 1 June 2026  |  Last Updated: 23 May 2026  |  Governing Law: Federal Republic of Nigeria
By accessing or using any ICS service — including the website, client portal, freelancer marketplace, or AI tools — you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, do not use our services.

1. About ICS

Innovative Consolidated Solutions ("ICS") is a Nigerian technology company operating a digital agency and freelancer marketplace platform at innovativeconsolidatedsolutions.com. We provide web design, AI, SEO, and related digital services, as well as a marketplace connecting Nigerian employers with freelance digital professionals.

2. Eligibility

To use ICS services, you must:

3. Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. All activity that occurs under your account is your responsibility. You must notify ICS immediately at info@innovativeconsolidatedsolutions.com if you suspect unauthorised access.

ICS reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or harm other users.

4. ICS Agency Services

4.1 Service Agreements

ICS agency projects are governed by separate project agreements and proposals. These Terms apply to all interactions on our platform. Project-specific terms supersede these general Terms where they conflict.

4.2 Payment

Agency service payments are due as specified in your project proposal. Overdue invoices beyond 14 days may result in project suspension. All prices are in Nigerian Naira (₦) unless otherwise stated. ICS accepts bank transfer, Paystack, and Flutterwave.

4.3 Intellectual Property

Upon full payment, ICS assigns ownership of deliverables (website code, designs, content) to the client. ICS retains the right to display completed work in our portfolio unless the client requests confidentiality in writing.

4.4 Revisions and Scope

Each project includes a defined revision allowance as stated in your proposal. Work outside the agreed scope is subject to additional charges at ICS's standard rates.

5. Marketplace Terms

5.1 Employer Responsibilities

Employers must post accurate job descriptions and honour accepted proposals. Employers may not contact freelancers for work outside the platform to circumvent platform fees for 12 months after first contact through ICS Marketplace.

5.2 Freelancer Responsibilities

Freelancers must maintain accurate profiles, deliver work as agreed, and meet stated deadlines. Repeated failure to deliver may result in account suspension and withheld ratings.

5.3 Platform Fee

ICS charges a platform fee on marketplace transactions:

Transaction TypePlatform FeeCharged To
Fixed-price project payment10% of contract valueFreelancer (deducted from payout)
Hourly project payment10% of hours billedFreelancer
Job postingFreeN/A

5.4 Prohibited Content

Job postings and proposals must not involve: illegal activities, copyright infringement, adult content, spam, or services that violate Nigerian law.

6. Escrow System

6.1 How Escrow Works

Employers fund escrow before work begins. Funds are held by ICS (via Paystack) and released only when the employer approves a milestone or the contract is completed. Escrow funds are not earning interest.

6.2 Milestone Release

Employers must approve or reject submitted milestones within 7 business days. Failure to respond within this period constitutes automatic approval and triggers escrow release.

6.3 Refunds

Escrow funds are refunded to the employer if: (a) no freelancer accepts the job, (b) the freelancer cancels before work begins, or (c) a dispute is resolved in the employer's favour. Refunds are processed within 5-10 business days via the original payment method.

6.4 Disputes

Disputes must be filed within 14 days of the disputed event. ICS will mediate and issue a binding decision within 14 business days. ICS's decision on disputes involving escrow funds is final.

7. AI and Voice Services

Our AI Concierge and Voice Agent are provided for information and assistance purposes only. Responses are generated by AI and may be inaccurate. AI-generated content does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. ICS AI agents disclose their automated nature at the start of every interaction. Call recordings may be used for quality improvement.

8. Subscription Plans

ICS offers subscription tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) billed monthly. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal. No refunds are provided for partial subscription periods. Plan features may change with 30 days' notice to subscribers.

9. Affiliate Programme

ICS affiliates earn 10% commission on the first payment made by each referred client. Commissions are paid monthly when the balance reaches ₦5,000. ICS may modify or terminate the affiliate programme with 30 days' notice. Self-referrals are prohibited and will result in commission forfeiture.

10. Prohibited Conduct

You must not:

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Nigerian law, ICS is not liable for: indirect, incidental, or consequential damages; loss of profits or revenue; loss of data; failure of third-party services (Paystack, Brevo, ElevenLabs). ICS's total liability for any claim is limited to the amount paid by you to ICS in the 3 months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold ICS harmless from claims arising from: your use of the platform, violation of these Terms, content you post, or transactions you enter into through the marketplace.

13. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Abuja, FCT, Nigeria. Where possible, disputes will first be resolved through good-faith negotiation.

14. Changes to These Terms

ICS may update these Terms. Material changes will be communicated via email 14 days before taking effect. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

15. Contact

Legal enquiries: info@innovativeconsolidatedsolutions.com

Registered address: Abuja, FCT, Nigeria