THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (THE “TERMS”) ARE A LEGAL CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU AND SITTERSYNC. THE TERMS EXPLAIN HOW YOU ARE PERMITTED TO USE I) THE WEBSITE LOCATED AT THE URL: WWW.SITTERSYNC.COM AS WELL AS ALL ASSOCIATED SITES LINKED TO WWW.SITTERSYNC.COM BY SITTERSYNC, ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES (COLLECTIVELY, THE “SITE”), AND II) THE SOFTWARE THAT SITTERSYNC PROVIDES TO YOU THAT ALLOWS YOU TO ACCESS THE SITE FROM A MOBILE DEVICE (THE “MOBILE APPLICATION”). THE “PLATFORM” MEANS COLLECTIVELY THE SITE AND THE MOBILE APPLICATION. “SERVICES” MEANS THE CONTENT AND SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PLATFORM. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, ALL REFERENCES TO “PLATFORM” INCLUDE THE SERVICES. BY USING THIS PLATFORM, YOU ARE AGREEING TO ALL THE TERMS; IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS, DO NOT ACCESS OR OTHERWISE USE THIS PLATFORM, ANY SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS PLATFORM, OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS PLATFORM. SITTERSYNC AND YOU ARE COLLECTIVELY THE “PARTIES”.
NOTE: THESE TERMS CONTAIN A DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION PROVISION, INCLUDING CLASS ACTION WAIVER THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THESE TERMS AND WITH RESPECT TO DISPUTES YOU MAY HAVE WITH SITTERSYNC. YOU MAY OPT OUT OF THE BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER AS PROVIDED BELOW.
SitterSync may make changes to the content and Services offered on the Platform at any time. SitterSync can change, update, or add or remove provisions of these Terms, at any time by posting the updated Terms on this Platform. If you have registered an account with Us, We will notify you of any updates to the Terms via the email associated with your registered account. you are responsible for keeping your email up to date and checking it for any emails from SitterSync. By using this Platform after SitterSync has updated the Terms, you are agreeing to all the updated Terms; if you do not agree with any of the updated Terms, you must stop using the Platform.
By using this Platform, you represent, acknowledge and agree that you are at least 18 years of age, or if you are under 18 years of age but are at least 13 years old (a “Minor”), that you are using the Platform with the consent of your parent or legal guardian and that you have received your parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to use the Platform and agree to its Terms. If you are a parent or legal guardian of a Minor, you hereby agree to bind the Minor to these Terms and to fully indemnify and hold harmless SitterSync if the Minor breaches any of these Terms. If you are not at least 13 years old, you may not use the Platform at any time or in any manner or submit any information to SitterSync or the Platform. You may not post any babysitting jobs on the Platform for babysitters under the age of 13.
SitterSync provides content through the Platform and through the Services that is copyrighted and/or trademarked work of SitterSync or SitterSync's third-party licensors and suppliers or other users of the Platform (collectively, the “Materials”). Materials may include logos, graphics, video, images, software and other content.
Subject to the terms and conditions of these Terms, and your compliance with these Terms, SitterSync hereby grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to use and to display the Materials and to use this Platform solely for your personal use. Except for the foregoing license, you have no other rights in the Platform or any Materials and you may not modify, edit, copy, reproduce, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, alter, enhance or in any way exploit any of the Platform or Materials in any manner.
All intellectual property rights in and to SitterSync, including software, content, trademarks, and logos, are owned by SitterSync or its licensors. You may not use any of our intellectual property without our prior written consent.
If you breach any of these Terms, the above license will terminate automatically, and you must immediately destroy any downloaded or printed Materials.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to SitterSync at our discretion, with or without cause. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your access to SitterSync will be disabled, and all data associated with your account may be deleted.
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised Terms on our website and notify you of the changes. Your continued use of SitterSync after the effective date of the updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the changes.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved in the courts located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Group Membership Representation, Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability
By joining, accessing, or participating in any Group within SitterSync, you expressly represent, warrant, acknowledge, and agree as follows:
1. Membership Representation: You represent and warrant that you are a current, legitimate member of the organization, community, or affiliation associated with the Group you are joining and that you are authorized to access that Group.You agree that SitterSync may rely on your representation and is under no obligation to independently verify your membership status.
2. Nature of the Platform: SitterSync is a technology platform that facilitates connections between users.
SitterSync does not:
• Employ, retain, or supervise caregivers
• Provide childcare services
• Conduct background checks, reference checks, or credential verification
• Endorse, guarantee, or certify any user
• Monitor off platform interactions
• Control or supervise any care arrangement. All care arrangements, communications, interviews, negotiations, supervision, and payments are solely between users.
3. Independent User Responsibility: You acknowledge and agree that:
• You are solely responsible for evaluating the suitability, qualifications, and safety of any caregiver or family
• You assume full responsibility for any childcare arrangements entered into
• You are responsible for conducting your own due diligence, including interviews, background checks, and reference checks if desired
• You are responsible for supervision and safety decisions relating to minors
SitterSync makes no representations or warranties regarding the conduct, character, reliability, safety, or suitability of any Group member.
4. Assumption of Risk: You knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks arising out of or relating to:
• Meeting or interacting with other users
• Entering into childcare arrangements
• In person interactions
• Any injury, loss, damage, or dispute involving a Group member
You acknowledge that interactions arranged through a Group carry inherent risks and that you accept those risks in full.
5. Release and Waiver of Claims: To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless SitterSync, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, affiliates, agents, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to:
• Any act or omission of another user
• Any childcare arrangement
• Any in person interaction between users
• Any injury to person or property
• Any dispute between users
This release applies regardless of the legal theory asserted, including negligence, except to the extent prohibited by law.
6. No Agency or Partnership: Participation in a Group does not create any agency, employment, partnership, joint venture, or representative relationship between SitterSync and any user.
7. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and defend SitterSync from and against any claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of:
• Your participation in a Group
• Your childcare arrangements
• Your violation of these terms
• Your interaction with other users
8. Acknowledgment: By checking the acknowledgment box and joining a Group, you affirm that you have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to be bound by these terms.