Terms and Conditions

Last updated: July 13, 2025

1. Introduction

This platform enables users to publish and accept short-term private services between individuals. By using LinkU, you agree to these Terms and all applicable laws.

2. User Accounts

• Accounts require a username and E-mail
• New accounts have a 5-minute waiting period before posting/accepting jobs
• Verification badge awarded after 3 successful jobs with positive feedback

3. Legal Compliance

• Swiss Law: All services must comply with Swiss regulations
• Tax Obligations: Users are responsible for declaring income according to their country's tax laws
• AHV/AVS: For regular work exceeding CHF 2,300/year, users must register with authorities
• Prohibited: Illegal work, unregistered employment, or any violation of labor laws

4. Service Guidelines

• Allowed: Occasional private services (moving help, tutoring, gardening etc.)
• Prohibited: Commercial businesses, regulated professions, illegal activities
• Users must accurately describe services and requirements

5. Payments

• LinkU charges a 2CHF/6€, 1GPB commission per successful connection
• Service payments are arranged directly between users
• Payment methods: Cash, bank transfer, or other agreed methods

6. Documents

We provide templates for:

• Service agreements
• Invoice templates

Note: These are templates only - users are responsible for proper tax treatment

7. User Responsibilities

• Verify other users' identities
• Agree on service details before starting
• Handle payments and taxes properly

8. Limitation of Liability

LinkU is a connection platform only. We are not party to any agreements between users and are not responsible for:

• Service quality or outcomes
• Payment disputes
• Tax compliance
• User conduct

9. Termination

We may suspend accounts for:

• Violating these Terms
• Suspected illegal activity
• Repeated complaints