Last updated: 03/09/2025
ExpertInTheCity is a platform that helps people connect. We do not provide jobs, we do not employ or supervise experts, and we do not guarantee outcomes. We perform only a basic, onelevel email verification. You must verify people yourself before acting on advice. Use is at your own risk. The service is currently free. Do not use the platform for any illegal purpose. The full, legally binding terms are below.
"Platform": The ExpertInTheCity website, apps, and related services.
"We/Us/Our": ExpertInTheCity, its owners, affiliates, officers, employees, contractors.
"User(s)": Individuals or entities seeking advice, guidance, or connections via the Platform.
"Expert(s)": Individuals or entities listing knowledge, advice, consulting, or mentoring services via the Platform.
"Content": Any text, images, profiles, posts, listings, messages, files, or other material provided to or through the Platform.
"Interaction(s)": Any communication, meeting, call, message, consultation, transaction, introduction, or engagement between Users and Experts, whether on or off the Platform.
2.1 The Platform is a connection tool. We are not a recruiter, employer, staffing agency, professional services firm, escrow, marketplace of record, or broker.
2.2 We only conduct basic, onelevel verification (e.g., email confirmation). We do not independently verify identities, credentials, licenses, qualifications, insurance, criminal/credit history, or righttowork status, and we make no endorsement of any User or Expert.
2.3 We do not manage, supervise, or guarantee any Interaction or outcome. All decisions based on advice are solely your responsibility.
2.4 We do not provide jobs or guarantees of projects, clients, or compensation. Experts are independent from us. There is no employment, partnership, agency, or jointventure relationship between Experts and us.
3.1 You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Platform.
3.2 You must provide accurate information and keep your account secure. You are responsible for all activity under your account.
3.3 We may refuse, suspend, or terminate accounts at our discretion for any reason, including breach of these Terms or applicable law.
4.1 You may not use the Platform for any illegal, harmful, or unethical purpose, including but not limited to:
4.2 We may remove Content, suspend accounts, or report activity to authorities if we believe these Terms or laws are violated.
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6.1 All information on the Platform (including Expert listings and messages) is informational. It is not a substitute for professional services from a qualified, licensed practitioner who has reviewed your specific circumstances.
6.2 For medical, legal, financial, engineering, immigration, or other regulated matters, consult a properly qualified and licensed professional and verify their license status.
7.1 We do not charge Users or Experts any Platform fees at this time. If we ever introduce fees, we will update these Terms and provide reasonable notice.
7.2 Any payments between Users and Experts occur outside the Platform and are not processed, held, or guaranteed by us. We are not a party to, nor responsible for, billing disputes, refunds, chargebacks, or taxes.
8.1 Interactions may move off the Platform (e.g., phone, email, messaging apps). We do not monitor or control offPlatform communications and assume no responsibility for them.
8.2 You are responsible for your safety and security (e.g., meeting in public places, verifying identities, never sharing passwords, OTPs, or sensitive financial data).
9.1 Users may leave reviews or ratings. These are opinions, not facts, and we do not verify them.
9.2 We may moderate, remove, or disable Content at our discretion but have no obligation to do so and no duty to monitor.
10.1 Your Content: You retain ownership of Content you submit. You grant us a worldwide, nonexclusive, royaltyfree license to host, use, reproduce, display, and distribute your Content on/for the Platform (including for promotion and improvement), solely as needed to operate the service.
10.2 ThirdParty Content: All trademarks, logos, and content of others belong to their respective owners.
10.3 Feedback: If you submit ideas or suggestions, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royaltyfree license to use them without obligation.
11.1 We are not a party to confidentiality arrangements between Users and Experts. If confidentiality is required, you must execute your own NDA directly with each other.
11.2 Do not share sensitive personal, health, financial, or proprietary information unless you independently trust the counterparty and have suitable safeguards in place.
12.1 The Platform may experience downtime, maintenance, changes, or discontinuation without notice.
12.2 We may launch beta features that are experimental and provided asis with additional risks.
13.1 The Platform may link to thirdparty sites or services. We are not responsible for their content, policies, security, or availability.
14.1 The Platform and all Content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or noninfringement.
15.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we (and our owners, officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates) disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages; loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, data; personal injury; property damage; or other losses arising out of or related to your use of the Platform or any Interaction.
15.2 If any liability cannot be excluded, our aggregate liability to you for all claims in the aggregate shall not exceed AED 100 (one hundred dirhams) or the minimum amount permitted by law, whichever is lower.
15.3 You acknowledge that you use the Platform entirely at your own risk and that you bear the sole responsibility for verifying and relying on any advice or services.
16.1 You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us and our affiliates from all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your Interactions; (c) your Content; or (d) your breach of these Terms or applicable law.
17.1 You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations (including professional licensing rules, consumer protection laws, data protection laws, sanctions/export restrictions, and antibribery laws).
18.1 Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
18.2 Jurisdiction: You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the
18.3 Amicable Resolution First: Before filing any claim, you agree to notify us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days.
18.4 Class/Group Actions: To the extent permitted by law, disputes must be brought in an individual capacity, not as a class or collective action.
19.1 We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be signposted on the Platform.
20.1 We may suspend or terminate access at any time for any reason.
20.2 Sections that by nature should survive (including, without limitation, Content licenses, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnities, governing law) shall survive termination.
21.1 We may assign these Terms to an affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. You may not assign without our consent.
21.2 These Terms (plus any policies referenced) constitute the entire agreement between you and us.
21.3 If any provision is held invalid, the remainder remains in effect. No failure to enforce is a waiver of rights.
22.1 Legal notices must be sent to: Insert Legal Email / Address. We may provide notices via the Platform or email to your registered address.