Welcome to We Make Waves! By subscribing and listing your services on our platform, you agree to the following terms and conditions, which are designed to maintain a positive, respectful, and professional community for all members.
Please take the time to read these terms carefully. These guidelines ensure the smooth running of our platform and protect both you and potential clients. By becoming a member, you acknowledge and agree to uphold the community standards outlined below.
- Membership Eligibility and Subscription
- Subscription Fees: A subscription fee of £30 (introductory price) is required to join the We Make Waves community and list your services. This fee grants you access to the forums, a directory listing, and other community benefits for one year from the date of subscription.
- Membership Renewal: Your subscription will not automatically renew. You will be notified when your subscription is about to expire, and you can choose to renew for another year.
- Payment Methods: We currently accept BACS payments. Should we introduce new payment gateways, the annual subscription fee may be adjusted to cover any associated costs.
- Community Expectations
At We Make Waves, we aim to foster a professional and collaborative environment. As a professional member, you are expected to:
- Deliver What You Promise: If you are hired through the platform, you are responsible for fulfilling your professional commitments. Always deliver services in line with the agreements made with clients, and provide them with accurate and clear expectations regarding timelines, costs, and deliverables.
- Maintain Professionalism: Treat all potential clients, collaborators, and other community members with respect and professionalism. Clear communication, prompt responses, and high standards of conduct are required in all interactions.
- No Misrepresentation: You must not provide misleading or false information in your directory listing or communications. All services offered should accurately reflect your skills, expertise, and availability.
- Lead by Example: Engage with the community by contributing valuable insights, providing helpful feedback, and supporting fellow members. Aim to give more than you take from the platform, fostering a positive environment for all.
- Respect for Client Privacy: Any client or project information you acquire through your participation in We Make Waves must remain confidential. Do not share, sell, or misuse client data in any way.
- No Business Spam: Blog contributions, forum posts, and any other content shared on the platform should be relevant, valuable, and spam free. The community values meaningful contributions over self-promotion.
- Directory Listings
- Accuracy of Information: Your directory listing should contain up to date and accurate information, including your contact details, bio, services offered, and portfolio links. You are responsible for ensuring your profile remains current and reflects your availability and skills.
- Listing Randomisation: Directory listings are randomly sorted to ensure fairness. Clients can filter listings based on specific criteria, but there is no favouritism in how profiles are displayed.
- Profile Content: Your listing must not contain inappropriate, offensive, or irrelevant content. We, Make Waves, reserve the right to remove any listings that violate this rule without prior notice.
- Collaboration and Forum Conduct
- Respect for Others: All interactions in the forums and within the community must be conducted respectfully. Harassment, discriminatory behaviour, or personal attacks will not be tolerated.
- Constructive Contributions: Use the forums to share knowledge, seek advice, and collaborate. We encourage you to contribute blogs, articles, and forum posts that provide real value to other members, but refrain from overtly self-promotional content or irrelevant posts.
- Adherence to Guidelines: Each forum has its own set of guidelines. Please ensure that you review and adhere to these guidelines before posting or starting a new thread.
- Professional Conduct with Leads and Clients
- Commitment to Quality: If a client contacts you via We Make Waves, you are expected to deliver services that meet or exceed their expectations. Always act in good faith, provide timely services, and maintain open, honest communication throughout the project.
- Timely Communication: Respond to client inquiries in a timely manner, even if you are unable to take on their project. Good communication helps build trust and maintains the professional reputation of both yourself and the We Make Waves community.
- Agreements with Clients: You are responsible for clearly outlining your services, fees, timelines, and expectations with clients. Any disputes arising between you and a client are to be resolved directly between both parties. We Make Waves is not responsible for managing or mediating disputes between professionals and clients.
- Termination of Membership
- Violation of Terms: Any member found to be in violation of these terms and conditions, or who behaves inappropriately, unprofessionally, or against the community values, will be subject to removal from the platform. We Make Waves reserves the right to terminate a membership without refund if these rules are violated.
- Reporting Violations: If you witness any behaviour that breaches our community guidelines, please report it to the platform administrators. We will review all reports and take appropriate action where necessary.
- Expulsion for Misconduct: In cases of severe misconduct, including but not limited to fraud, harassment, or failure to deliver agreed upon services, members may be permanently expelled from the community. No refunds will be provided in cases of expulsion due to misconduct.
- Liability Disclaimer
- No Guarantee of Work: While We Make Waves provides a platform for professionals to showcase their services and connect with potential clients, we do not guarantee any additional revenue, work, or leads as part of your subscription.
- No Mediation Services: All contractual relationships formed between professionals and clients are private agreements. We Make Waves is not liable for any issues, disputes, or claims that arise from these engagements.
- Platform Availability: We strive to maintain a well managed platform, but we cannot guarantee that the website will always be available or error free. Scheduled maintenance or unforeseen technical issues may occasionally result in downtime.
- Intellectual Property
- Content Ownership: Any content you post or contribute to We Make Waves, including blog submissions, directory profiles, and forum posts, remains your intellectual property. However, by posting on the platform, you grant We Make Waves a non exclusive, royalty free license to use, display, and distribute your content within the platform.
- Copyright Violation: Do not upload or post content that violates the copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights of others. Any content found to infringe on the rights of others will be removed, and the responsible member may face termination of membership.
- Modifications to Terms
- We Make Waves reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Members will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of the platform after such changes signifies acceptance of the revised terms.