For the purposes of these Terms:

• "Barter" means the direct exchange of services or goods between two Users without the use of monetary payment as the primary form of consideration.
• "Barter Listing" means a posting made by a User on the Platform describing services or goods they are offering and/or seeking in exchange.
• "Bid" means a response submitted by a User expressing interest in entering into a Barter with the User who posted a Barter Listing.
• "Community" means a closed or semi-closed group on the Platform, created and managed by a Community Manager.
• "Community Manager" means a User who has been approved by the Company to create and administer a Community on the Platform.
• "Content" means any text, data, information, listings, descriptions, images, or other material submitted, posted, or transmitted through the Platform by a User.
• "Fair Market Value" or "FMV" means the price at which services or goods would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts, in an arm's length transaction.
• "Job Referral" means the act of one User recommending a named individual as a candidate for an employment opportunity posted by another User on the Platform.
• "Platform" means the website, web application, and associated services operated at https://www.barters.fyi.
• "Subscription" means a paid recurring plan that grants a User access to the Platform's workspace features.
• "User" means any individual or entity that creates an account on or accesses the Platform.
• "Workspace" means the account environment associated with a registered User or company on the Platform.

2.1 Directory and Matchmaking Only

Barters.fyi is a B2B matchmaking directory that enables startups and businesses to discover potential barter partners, post job opportunities, refer candidates, and participate in professional communities.

The Company is not a party to any barter agreement, contract, service arrangement, employment offer, or any other transaction formed between Users through the Platform. We act solely as a neutral venue connecting potential business counterparties.

2.2 No Contract Formation

The Platform facilitates discovery and initial contact only. No Barter agreement is formed until the relevant Users have reached a separate, independent agreement outside the Platform. The Company has no role in the negotiation, formation, performance, or enforcement of any such agreement.

2.3 No Escrow, Payments, or Dispute Resolution

The Company does not:

• Hold funds, property, or services in escrow on behalf of Users
• Guarantee the performance, quality, delivery, or value of any bartered service
• Mediate, arbitrate, or resolve disputes between Users arising from Barter transactions or Job Referrals
• Verify the accuracy of any information, capability claims, or qualifications posted by Users

Any dispute arising from a Barter, Job Referral, or any other interaction between Users is strictly a matter between those Users.

2.4 No Employment Agency

The Company is not a recruitment agency, employment agency, or staffing firm. The Job Referral feature is a peer-to-peer referral mechanism between registered businesses. The Company makes no representations about the suitability of any candidate for any role.

3.1 Eligibility

To use the Platform, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have the full legal authority and capacity to enter into these Terms on behalf of yourself and, where applicable, the company or organisation you represent
• Be accessing the Platform for legitimate B2B business purposes
• Not be prohibited from using the Platform under any applicable law

By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet all of the above requirements.

3.2 Business Use Only

The Platform is designed exclusively for B2B use. You must register as a representative of a business entity. Personal, consumer, or non-commercial use of the Platform is not permitted.

3.3 Account Accuracy

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated at all times. You must not impersonate any person or entity, misrepresent your company, or use a company name you have no authority to represent.

3.4 Account Security

You are solely responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activity that occurs under your account, whether authorised by you or not
• Notifying the Company immediately at contactus@easygtm.com if you become aware of any unauthorised access to or use of your account

The Company will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to safeguard your account credentials.

3.5 One Account Per Company

Each company or business entity may maintain one active Workspace on the Platform. The creation of duplicate or fraudulent accounts is prohibited.

4.1 Subscription Plans

Access to the Platform's workspace features requires a paid Subscription. Current plans are:

• Monthly Plan: USD 5.00 per month
• Annual Plan: USD 50.00 per year

Subscription pricing is subject to change. You will be notified of any price changes before they take effect and your continued use of the Platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.

4.2 Free Trial

New Users may access a seven (7) day free trial of the Platform's full workspace features. No payment method is required to start a trial. At the end of the trial period, access to paid features will be suspended unless a Subscription is activated.

4.3 Payment Processing

All Subscription payments are processed securely by our third-party payment provider, Dodo Payments. The Company does not collect, store, or have access to your raw payment card information. Your use of Dodo Payments is also subject to Dodo Payments' own terms and privacy policy.

4.4 Billing and Renewal

Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing period unless cancelled before the renewal date. You authorise the Company to charge the applicable Subscription fee to your payment method on each renewal date.

4.5 Cancellation

You may cancel your Subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting contactus@easygtm.com. Upon cancellation, your Subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period, after which access to paid features will cease. Cancellation does not entitle you to a refund of any unused portion of your current billing period.

4.6 Refund Policy

Except where required by applicable law, all Subscription payments are non-refundable. If you believe you have been charged in error, contact contactus@easygtm.com within 14 days of the charge.

4.7 Voluntary Contributions

The Platform offers an optional "Pay What You Wish" contribution mechanism, separate from and independent of the Subscription. These contributions are entirely voluntary, are not required to access the Platform, and are non-refundable. Making or not making a voluntary contribution has no effect on your Subscription status or access to Platform features.

5.1 Your Responsibility for Content

You are solely responsible for all Content you submit, post, or transmit through the Platform, including Barter Listings, Bids, company descriptions, job postings, community posts, and all other materials. The Company does not pre-screen or review User Content before it is published, though it reserves the right to review, moderate, and remove Content at its sole discretion.

5.2 Licence Grant to the Company

By submitting or posting Content on the Platform, you grant EasyGTM Software Pvt Ltd a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sublicensable licence to host, store, reproduce, display, distribute, and otherwise use that Content solely for the purposes of operating, providing, maintaining, and improving the Platform and its services. This licence continues for as long as the Content remains on the Platform and terminates when you delete the Content or close your account, subject to any residual copies in backup systems.

5.3 Your Representations About Content

By posting Content, you represent and warrant that:

• You own the Content or have all necessary rights, licences, and permissions to post it and grant the licence above
• The Content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights
• The Content is accurate, truthful, and not misleading
• The Content complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction

5.4 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use the Platform to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent Barter Listings or job postings
• Post listings with no genuine intent to fulfil the barter or hire
• Misrepresent your company's capabilities, size, funding, or identity
• Impersonate another company, individual, or entity
• Contact or solicit other Users to conduct transactions outside the Platform in order to circumvent Platform fees or terms
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other Users
• Spam, send unsolicited messages, or conduct mass outreach to other Users
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from the Platform
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code to the Platform
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Platform or other Users' accounts
• Use the Platform for any purpose that is illegal, deceptive, or harmful
• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation in connection with your use of the Platform

The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate any account found to be in violation of these prohibitions, without notice and without liability.

6.1 Platform Role

When a Bid is accepted and two Users agree to proceed with a Barter, that agreement is formed entirely between those two Users, independent of and external to the Platform. The Company is not a party to the agreement, does not guarantee its performance, and has no obligation or authority to enforce it.

6.2 User Obligation to Agree FMV

Before commencing any Barter, the participating Users are responsible for:

• Agreeing in writing on the Fair Market Value of each side of the exchange
• Documenting the scope of work or services to be exchanged
• Ensuring both parties' FMV assessments are equivalent and recorded before work begins

The Company strongly recommends that Users execute a written statement of work or barter agreement before commencing any exchange.

6.3 No Quality Guarantee

The Company makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding the quality, completeness, timeliness, safety, or legality of any services or goods exchanged between Users. Any dissatisfaction with a Barter outcome is a matter strictly between the relevant Users.

7.1 Referrer Responsibility

If you submit a Job Referral through the Platform, you represent and warrant that:

• You have obtained the prior, informed, and explicit consent of the referred individual to share their personal and professional information with the posting company and with the Company
• The information you submit about the referred individual is accurate and not misleading
• You have the legal right to make the referral under applicable data protection and employment laws in your jurisdiction

7.2 Liability for Unauthorised Referrals

You accept full and exclusive liability for any claim, penalty, or legal action brought by a referred individual or any data protection authority arising from your submission of a Job Referral without proper consent. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company against any such claims in accordance with Section 12.

7.3 No Employment Guarantee

The Company makes no representation that a Job Referral will result in an interview, offer, or employment. All hiring decisions rest solely with the posting company.

8.1 User Sole Responsibility

You acknowledge and agree that barter transactions between businesses may create tax and legal obligations including but not limited to income tax, corporate tax, Goods and Services Tax (GST), Value Added Tax (VAT), sales tax, consumption tax, withholding tax, and invoicing requirements, depending on your jurisdiction and the jurisdiction of your barter partner.

You and your barter partner are solely, jointly, and individually responsible for:

• Determining the Fair Market Value of all exchanged services or goods
• Issuing legally compliant tax invoices or cross-invoices to each other as required by your respective jurisdictions
• Reporting all barter transactions to your respective local, state, and national tax authorities
• Remitting all applicable taxes arising from barter transactions
• Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards in connection with your barter activities

The Company has no obligation to monitor, assess, or report on your tax or legal compliance, and assumes no responsibility for any failure on your part to meet these obligations.

8.2 Educational Resources Only

Any guides, checklists, articles, or informational resources provided by the Company, including the Barter Compliance Guide at https://www.barters.fyi/barter-compliance-guide, are provided strictly for general educational and informational purposes. They do not constitute legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice, are not a substitute for professional counsel, and may not reflect the most current legal developments in your jurisdiction.

The Company strongly recommends that you consult a qualified accountant, certified public accountant (CPA), chartered accountant, tax lawyer, or other relevant professional in your jurisdiction before engaging in any barter transaction.

8.3 Cross-Border Transactions

Where a Barter involves Users in different countries, additional obligations may arise including but not limited to place of supply rules, reverse charge VAT mechanisms, withholding tax obligations, and transfer pricing requirements. You are solely responsible for identifying and complying with all such obligations. The Company makes no representations about the tax treatment of cross-border barters.

8.4 No Facilitation of Non-Compliance

Nothing in the Platform or in any resource provided by the Company is intended to facilitate, encourage, or assist non-compliance with any tax obligation. Users who use the Platform to avoid, evade, or improperly minimise tax liabilities do so entirely at their own risk and in violation of these Terms.

9.1 Community Manager Responsibilities

Users acting as Community Managers are responsible for:

• Moderating Content posted within their Communities in accordance with these Terms and any community-specific guidelines they establish
• Ensuring their Communities are used for legitimate professional purposes
• Promptly reporting any prohibited Content or conduct to the Company

Community Managers are not agents, employees, or contractors of the Company. Their moderation activities are their own responsibility.

9.2 Company Rights

The Company retains the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to:

• Remove any Content posted within any Community that violates these Terms
• Revoke Community Manager privileges from any User
• Suspend, merge, or permanently delete any Community

The Company has no obligation to maintain any Community and shall not be liable to any User for the suspension or deletion of a Community.

9.3 Community Membership

Membership in a Community is subject to the approval of the relevant Community Manager. The Company is not responsible for any Community Manager's decision to admit or reject a membership request.

10.1 Company IP

The Platform, including its design, code, interface, features, branding, trademarks, service marks, logos, and all proprietary content created by the Company, is owned by EasyGTM Software Pvt Ltd and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Platform solely for the purposes described in these Terms. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, reverse-engineer, or create derivative works from any part of the Platform without the Company's prior written consent.

10.2 Feedback

If you provide the Company with suggestions, feedback, or ideas about the Platform, you grant the Company a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free licence to use that feedback for any purpose without compensation or attribution to you.

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.barters.fyi/privacy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data as described in the Privacy Policy.

For Users located in the European Union or European Economic Area, the Privacy Policy sets out our obligations and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If there is any conflict between these Terms and the Privacy Policy regarding data processing, the Privacy Policy shall prevail.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EasyGTM Software Pvt Ltd and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all third-party claims, actions, demands, proceedings, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and court costs) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of or access to the Platform
• Any Content you post, submit, or transmit through the Platform
• Any Barter transaction, arrangement, or contract you enter into with another User
• Your failure to comply with any tax, invoicing, reporting, or legal obligation arising from a Barter or Job Referral
• Any Job Referral you submit, including any claim by a referred individual relating to their personal data
• Your violation of any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or other legal rights
• Your breach of any representation, warranty, or obligation under these Terms
• Any dispute between you and another User

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your cessation of use of the Platform.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Platform and all content, features, and services provided through it are offered on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory.

The Company expressly disclaims all implied warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or completeness of any information on the Platform
• Uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation of the Platform

The Company does not warrant that:

• The Platform will meet your requirements or expectations
• The Platform will be available at any particular time or location
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The Platform is free from viruses or other harmful components
• Any information provided on the Platform (including the Barter Compliance Guide) is accurate, current, or complete

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. In such jurisdictions, the above exclusions apply to the maximum extent permitted by law, and you may have additional rights that cannot be excluded.

14.1 Exclusion of Consequential Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, EasyGTM Software Pvt Ltd shall not be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities
• Cost of substitute goods or services
• Damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Platform
• Damages arising from any conduct, services, or contracts formed between Users, including failed Barters, employment disputes, or referral outcomes
• Damages arising from unauthorised access to or alteration of your account or Content

This exclusion applies regardless of whether the Company was advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise).

14.2 Aggregate Liability Cap

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, EasyGTM Software Pvt Ltd's total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to the Platform or these Terms shall not exceed the greater of:

• The total Subscription fees paid by you to EasyGTM Software Pvt Ltd in the twelve (12) calendar months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim; or
• USD 50 (fifty United States dollars)

14.3 Essential Basis

You acknowledge that the limitations of liability in this Section 14 reflect a reasonable allocation of risk and are an essential basis of the bargain between you and the Company. The Company would not have made the Platform available to you on the terms set out here without these limitations.

14.4 Statutory Rights

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes any liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law, including liability for fraud, death, or personal injury caused by negligence.

15.1 Term

These Terms are effective from the date you first access or register for the Platform and continue until terminated in accordance with this Section.

15.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your account and these Terms at any time by cancelling your Subscription (if applicable) and submitting an account deletion request to contactus@easygtm.com. Termination does not entitle you to a refund of any prepaid Subscription fees.

15.3 Termination by the Company

The Company may suspend or permanently terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, including but not limited to circumstances where:

• You have breached any provision of these Terms
• We are required to do so by applicable law or a competent authority
• We determine, in our sole discretion, that your continued use poses a risk to other Users or the Platform

Upon termination for cause, any outstanding Subscription fees remain due and payable.

15.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination of your account:

• Your access to the Platform and all paid features will cease immediately
• Your Barter Listings and related Content may be removed from the Platform
• The following Sections of these Terms will survive termination and remain in full force: Sections 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20

Termination of your account does not affect any rights or obligations that arose before termination, including any Barter agreements you entered into with other Users (which remain your responsibility).

The Company reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. When material changes are made, the Company will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify registered Users via email to the address associated with their account at least fourteen (14) days before the changes take effect, where reasonably practicable

Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Platform and may terminate your account in accordance with Section 15.2.

17.1 Good Faith Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform, you agree to first attempt to resolve the matter in good faith by contacting the Company at contactus@easygtm.com, providing a written description of the dispute and the resolution you are seeking. The Company will respond within thirty (30) days.

17.2 Mediation

If the dispute is not resolved through good faith negotiation within thirty (30) days of the Company's response (or such longer period as the parties agree), either party may refer the dispute to mediation before a mutually agreed mediator. The costs of mediation shall be shared equally between the parties unless the mediator determines otherwise.

17.3 Arbitration

If mediation does not resolve the dispute within sixty (60) days of the mediator's appointment, either party may refer the dispute to binding arbitration conducted under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (India), as amended. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, mutually agreed upon by the parties or, failing agreement, appointed in accordance with the Act. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The language of arbitration shall be English. The arbitral award shall be final and binding on both parties.

17.4 Jurisdiction for Interim Relief

Notwithstanding the arbitration clause, either party may seek interim or emergency relief from a court of competent jurisdiction in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, pending the constitution of the arbitral tribunal.

17.5 Waiver of Class Actions

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis only. You waive any right to bring or participate in any class action, collective claim, or representative proceeding against the Company.

17.6 Statutory Rights

Nothing in this Section 17 limits any rights you may have under applicable mandatory consumer protection or data protection laws that cannot be waived by contract.

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Subject to Section 17 (Dispute Resolution), the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India for the resolution of any disputes not resolved through arbitration.

If you are accessing the Platform from outside India, you acknowledge that you are doing so voluntarily and that you are responsible for compliance with your local laws to the extent they are applicable.

19.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, it shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.

19.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy (https://www.barters.fyi/privacy) and the Barter Compliance Guide (https://www.barters.fyi/barter-compliance-guide), constitute the entire agreement between you and EasyGTM Software Pvt Ltd with respect to your use of the Platform and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings between the parties relating to the same subject matter.

19.3 No Waiver

The Company's failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms on any occasion shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorised representative of the Company to be effective.

19.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without the Company's prior written consent. The Company may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

19.5 Force Majeure

The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under these Terms arising from causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, war, civil unrest, government action, internet or telecommunications failures, or power outages.

19.6 No Agency

Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or franchise relationship between you and the Company. You and the Company are independent parties.

19.7 Notices

Notices to the Company under these Terms should be sent to contactus@easygtm.com or by post to the registered address of EasyGTM Software Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The Company will send notices to you at the email address associated with your account.

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms or the Platform, please contact:

EasyGTM Software Pvt Ltd Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Email: contactus@easygtm.com Website: https://www.barters.fyi