Terms of Use

These Terms of Use ("Terms") form a legally binding agreement between you and Moduleaf Technologies Inc. ("Moduleaf", "we", "us", or "our"), governing your access to and use of the Makerleaf platform and related services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read them carefully.

By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not create an account or use the Service.

Makerleaf is an online marketplace that connects individuals and organisations seeking manufacturing services ("Customers") with local makers, fabricators, and technicians ("Makers"). Moduleaf provides the platform and payment infrastructure but is not a party to the service contracts formed between Customers and Makers. We do not manufacture, produce, or deliver goods ourselves.

To use the Service you must:

• Be at least 13 years of age. Users between 13 and 17 must have the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
• Be a human individual - automated account creation is not permitted.
• Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable law.
• Not have had a Makerleaf account previously terminated for cause.

You are responsible for providing accurate information at registration, maintaining the confidentiality of your password, and all activity under your account. Notify us at contact@moduleaf.ca immediately if you suspect unauthorised access.

For Customers

• Requests must be honest, complete, and not misleading.
• Accepting a quote creates a binding payment obligation to the Maker.
• You must confirm receipt of fulfilled orders in a timely manner.

For Makers

• Submitting a quote represents that you have the capacity to fulfill the order as described.
• Accepting a Customer's order creates a binding obligation to complete it to the standard described in your quote.
• Makers are independent contractors, not employees or agents of Moduleaf. You are solely responsible for the quality and safety of goods and services you provide, and for applicable taxes on your income.

Platform fees

Moduleaf may charge platform fees on transactions. Current fee rates are displayed at the time of quoting and payment. We reserve the right to modify fees with reasonable notice.

All payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. via Stripe Connect. By using the payment features, you also agree to Stripe's Terms of Service. Funds paid by Customers are held in escrow until the order is confirmed complete, at which point they are released to the Maker. Platform fees are non-refundable unless required by law.

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose.
• Post content that is defamatory, harassing, threatening, obscene, hateful, or that infringes a third party's intellectual property rights.
• Submit fraudulent or misleading requests, quotes, or reviews.
• Request or offer manufacturing services for illegal items, weapons, counterfeit goods, or anything intended to harm others.
• Circumvent the platform's payment system by arranging off-platform transactions.
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data from the Service without written permission.
• Impersonate any person or entity.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service or another user's account.
• Interfere with the security, integrity, or availability of the Service.

You retain ownership of content you submit. By submitting User Content, you grant Moduleaf a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to host, store, reproduce, and display it solely to operate and improve the Service. Design files shared with a Maker are authorised for use solely to fulfill your order.

Reviews must be honest and based on genuine experience. We reserve the right to remove reviews that violate these Terms. We do not edit review content.

Either party may escalate an order to "disputed" status. Moduleaf will review the dispute and may, at its sole discretion, issue a refund, release funds to the Maker, or take other remedial action. Moduleaf's dispute decisions are final within the platform but do not affect legal rights under applicable law.

The Makerleaf name, logo, platform software, and documentation are owned by Moduleaf Technologies Inc. or its licensors. You may not use our trademarks or copyrighted materials without prior written consent.

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion. You may close your account by contacting contact@moduleaf.ca. Sections 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15 survive termination.

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. Moduleaf makes no representations about the quality, safety, or legality of goods or services offered by Makers. Customers transact with Makers at their own risk.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MODULEAF'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE FEES YOU PAID TO MODULEAF IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) CAD $100. MODULEAF IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Moduleaf Technologies Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising out of your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or any goods or services you provide or receive through the platform.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada. Any dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario. Your rights under Ontario's Consumer Protection Act, 2002 are not affected.

We may update these Terms from time to time and will notify you of material changes by email and by posting the revised Terms on this page. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Moduleaf. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remainder continues in full force. Our failure to enforce any right is not a waiver. You may not assign your rights without our consent. These Terms are in English; the English version governs in any conflict.