The rules everyone using IVO agrees to. Plain language where we can, precise language where we have to.
By creating an account on any IVO node - operated by Internetivo Ltd ("IVO", "we", "us") or by a federated peer - you agree to these Terms of Service. If you act on behalf of a company, you represent that you have authority to bind it.
You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction. You must complete identity verification (KYC) before withdrawing funds, posting paid projects above the free tier, or operating a node. We may decline service to anyone in a sanctioned jurisdiction.
IVO is a marketplace, not an employer. Workers are independent contractors. Project owners are buyers of work. Investors are providers of capital. Node operators are independent businesses choosing to host an IVO instance. We are not a party to the underlying contracts you form with each other.
The platform fee is 10% of every completed task, deducted from the worker's earnings, unless a different rate is published in writing on the homepage or in your enterprise agreement. All paid tasks are funded into an escrow wallet at creation; funds release to the worker on owner approval or by the dispute mechanism in §7.
You retain ownership of content you post (briefs, deliverables, profile material). You grant IVO a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to host, display, and route that content as needed to run the marketplace. On task approval, IP rights to deliverables transfer per the project terms you agree with the worker - IVO does not arbitrate that transfer except via §7.
You may not use IVO to:
If a project owner and worker disagree on whether a task was delivered as briefed, either party may open a dispute. The IVO Arbitration GEM produces an evidence-based recommendation; if either party rejects it, the case escalates to a human arbitrator within IVO's compliance team. Their decision is binding on the escrowed funds for that task only.
An IVO node is an independent WHMCS instance running the IVO addon. Node operators sign a separate operator agreement covering uptime, KYC handling, and revenue share. Cross-node tasks follow the rules of the originating node, plus these Terms.
You may close your account at any time after settling open obligations. We may suspend or terminate accounts for breach of these Terms, regulatory request, or prolonged inactivity (over 24 months) with notice.
The platform is provided as-is. We do not warrant that any specific worker, project, or investment will be successful. Our aggregate liability for any claim is capped at the greater of (a) the platform fees you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) €1,000.
We will email registered users at least 14 days before any material change takes effect. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance. Past versions are archived and linked from the footer.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Cyprus. Any dispute that cannot be resolved through §7 will be brought before the competent courts of Cyprus. Nothing here limits your rights as a consumer under EU law.
Questions about these terms? Email legal@internetivo.com or use the form on our contact page.