1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using FlowMads™ ("the Platform"), operated by Fuesera LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the Platform.
These Terms apply to all users of the Platform, including yoga studio owners ("Studios") and yoga teachers ("Teachers").
2. Description of Service
FlowMads™ is an online marketplace that connects yoga studios seeking substitute teachers with certified yoga teachers seeking teaching opportunities. The Company acts solely as an intermediary and is not a party to any agreement between Studios and Teachers.
The Company does not employ, supervise, direct, or control Teachers. Teachers are independent contractors who offer their services directly to Studios through the Platform.
3. Eligibility
To use the Platform you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Teachers must hold valid yoga certifications as represented in their profile. Misrepresentation of credentials is grounds for immediate account termination.
4. User Accounts
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately at nicholas@fuesera.com of any unauthorized use of your account.
The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or harm other users of the Platform.
5. Independent Contractor Relationship
Teachers using the Platform are independent contractors, not employees of FlowMads™, Fuesera LLC, or any Studio. Nothing in these Terms creates an employment, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between any parties.
Teachers are solely responsible for their own taxes, insurance, certifications, and compliance with applicable laws governing their teaching activities.
6. Payments and Fees
The Platform facilitates payments between Studios and Teachers through Stripe Connect, a third-party payment processor. By using the payment features of the Platform, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service.
- Studios agree to pay the listed rate for confirmed classes
- Payment is held in escrow upon teacher confirmation and released upon class completion
- The Company charges a platform fee of 5% on each transaction
- Teachers receive their payout after the Studio marks the class as complete
All payment disputes between Studios and Teachers should be directed to nicholas@fuesera.com. The Company will make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes but is not liable for the outcome of any transaction.
7. Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are governed by the FlowMads™ Cancellation Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Key provisions include:
- Studio cancels less than 4 hours before class: Teacher receives 100% of agreed pay; Studio receives no refund
- Studio cancels 4 or more hours before class: Teacher receives 50% of agreed pay; Studio receives 50% refund
- Teacher cancels or no-shows: Studio receives a full refund; FlowMads™ activates the backup system and contacts the studio personally
- Platform fees (5%) are non-refundable on all transactions
For full details including dispute procedures and refund timelines, see our Cancellation Policy.
8. Prohibited Conduct
Users agree not to:
- Misrepresent their identity, credentials, or qualifications
- Circumvent the Platform to arrange payments outside the system
- Post false, misleading, or offensive content
- Harass, threaten, or harm other users
- Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to reverse engineer, scrape, or interfere with the Platform
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Fuesera LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, or financial loss resulting from interactions between Studios and Teachers.
The Company's total liability for any claim arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount of platform fees paid by the user in the three months preceding the claim.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Company does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
11. Privacy
Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
12. Changes to Terms
The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Platform and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
14. Contact
Questions about these Terms may be directed to:
Fuesera LLC
Email: nicholas@fuesera.com