Terms of Use

Welcome to PEO Legal’s Independent Contractor Assessment Service (the “Service”). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Service, as they contain important information regarding your legal rights, obligations, and limitations.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately stop using the Service.

2. About Us

PEO Legal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a provider of legal and business services, including the Independent Contractor Assessment Service. Our goal is to advise and offer tools that assist businesses in understanding employment laws.

3. The Service

3.1. Nature of the Service

The Service is an online tool designed to help businesses assess whether a worker may be classified as an independent contractor or an employee under applicable laws. The Service is provided free of charge and is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

3.2. Scope of Service

The Service is a general-purpose tool. The results generated by the Service are not final and should not be used as the sole basis for making employment-related decisions.

4. Disclaimer of Legal Advice

4.1. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Using the Service does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and PEO Legal. The information provided by the Service is not intended as legal advice, and you should not rely on it as such.

4.2. Consultation with Legal Professionals

The Service provides general information based on the data you input, but it does not consider every potential legal factor. We strongly recommend that you consult with a qualified legal professional to obtain advice specific to your situation. The Service is not a substitute for professional legal advice.

5. User Responsibilities

5.1. Accuracy of Information

You are solely responsible for ensuring that all information and data you provide to the Service is accurate, complete, and current. The accuracy of the Service’s results depends directly on the accuracy of the information you provide.

5.2. Compliance with Laws

You agree to use the Service in compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations. You acknowledge that employment classification is subject to specific legal standards, which may vary depending on the jurisdiction.

5.3. Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge that using the Service is at your own risk. The Service is provided “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. You assume full responsibility for any decisions or actions taken based on the information provided by the Service.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1. General Limitation

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PEO Legal, including its directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use, incurred by you or any third party, whether in an action in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, arising from your access to, or use of, the Service.

6.2. Specific Limitations

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, PEO Legal will not be responsible for:

7. No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee that the use of the Service will lead to a particular outcome. The assessment provided by the Service is based on the information you input and is not a definitive determination of legal status. It is intended to assist you in understanding potential risks but does not replace legal judgment or professional advice.

8. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality available through the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, and software, are the exclusive property of PEO Legal and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content provided by the Service without our prior written consent.

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information about how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information in connection with the Service.

10. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Severability

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

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PEO Legal regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, and warranties, whether written or oral, with respect to the Service.