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Terms and Conditions

Effective: May 2026

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of moonlighters.ai (the “Platform”), operated by Moonlighters.ai (“Moonlighters,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Platform.

1. Platform Overview

Moonlighters is a platform designed to connect:

  • Individuals (“Moonlighters”) seeking to contribute to startups
  • Founders, startups, and project owners (“Founders”) seeking contributors

The Platform may also provide tools such as:

  • Collaboration visibility and contribution tracking
  • Profile and project discovery
  • Premium dashboards and analytics

Moonlighters is solely a facilitator of introductions and tools.

We do not:

  • Act as an employer, contractor, broker, or agent
  • Participate in or enforce agreements between users
  • Guarantee outcomes, compensation, or success

2. User Roles

2.1 Moonlighters (Contributors)

Moonlighters are individuals who:

  • Offer skills, time, or expertise
  • May receive equity or other non-cash compensation

2.2 Founders (Startups)

Founders are individuals or entities who:

  • Post opportunities or recruit contributors
  • Define compensation structures (including equity)

2.3 Premium Users

Users may purchase premium features, including:

  • Enhanced visibility
  • Contribution tracking tools
  • Analytics and dashboards

Premium features are informational and operational tools only, not legal or financial systems of record.

3. No Employment or Partnership Relationship

Nothing in these Terms creates:

  • An employment relationship
  • A partnership or joint venture
  • An agency or fiduciary relationship

All relationships formed through the Platform are solely between users.

4. No Legal or Financial Advice

Moonlighters does not provide:

  • Legal advice
  • Financial advice
  • Investment advice

All information provided on the Platform is for informational purposes only.

Users are solely responsible for seeking independent advice before entering into any agreement.

5. Equity and Compensation Disclaimer

The Platform may facilitate opportunities involving:

  • Equity
  • Tokens
  • Revenue share
  • Deferred compensation

You acknowledge that:

  • Startups carry a high risk of failure
  • Equity may never have value
  • Compensation may never be realized

Moonlighters makes no guarantees regarding:

  • Ownership percentages
  • Vesting terms
  • Exit outcomes
  • Financial returns

Users are strongly encouraged to formalize agreements through third-party platforms such as Carta or qualified legal professionals.

6. User Responsibility and Due Diligence

You agree to:

  • Conduct your own due diligence before entering any collaboration
  • Independently verify claims made by other users
  • Act in good faith and with integrity

You acknowledge that:

  • Moonlighters does not vet or guarantee users
  • All interactions are at your own risk

7. Platform Role and Limitations

Moonlighters:

  • Does not verify identity, credentials, or claims
  • Does not guarantee quality of work or performance
  • Does not enforce agreements or resolve disputes

The Platform may display contribution data (e.g., GitHub activity, metrics), but:

  • Such data may be incomplete or inaccurate
  • It is not a legal or financial record

8. Third-Party Services and Integrations

The Platform may integrate with or reference third-party services, including but not limited to:

  • Code repositories (e.g., GitHub)
  • Analytics tools
  • Payment providers
  • Equity management platforms

These services are operated independently.

Moonlighters is not responsible for:

  • Their performance or availability
  • Data accuracy
  • Any agreements formed through them

9. Premium Features and Payments

9.1 Billing

By purchasing a subscription, you agree to:

  • Pay all applicable fees
  • Authorize recurring billing (if applicable)

9.2 No Guarantee of Results

Premium features do not guarantee:

  • Matches or collaborations
  • Project success
  • Funding or business outcomes

9.3 No Legal Record

Premium dashboards and tracking tools:

  • Are for informational purposes only
  • Do not constitute legal records of ownership or contribution

9.4 Refunds

All payments are non-refundable unless explicitly stated.

10. User Content and Intellectual Property

10.1 Ownership

You retain ownership of:

  • Your work
  • Your code
  • Your ideas

10.2 License to Moonlighters

You grant Moonlighters a limited, non-exclusive license to:

  • Display your content on the Platform
  • Use anonymized data to improve the Service

10.3 Agreements Outside the Platform

Ownership of work created in collaborations must be defined between users independently.

Moonlighters has no role in determining ownership rights.

11. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Misrepresent your identity or qualifications
  • Engage in fraud or deceptive practices
  • Use the Platform for illegal purposes
  • Harass or exploit other users

We reserve the right to remove content or suspend accounts at our discretion.

12. Disputes Between Users

Moonlighters does not mediate or resolve disputes.

In the event of a dispute:

  • Users must resolve issues independently
  • Moonlighters has no liability or obligation to intervene

13. Assumption of Risk

You expressly acknowledge and accept that:

  • Collaborating on early-stage startups is inherently risky
  • You may lose time, effort, or financial opportunity
  • You may not receive compensation

You assume all risks associated with using the Platform.

14. No Fiduciary Duty

Moonlighters does not owe any fiduciary duty to users.

We are not responsible for:

  • Acting in your best interest
  • Monitoring or enforcing fairness in agreements

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Moonlighters shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, equity value, or opportunity
  • User disputes or failed collaborations

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Moonlighters from any claims arising from:

  • Your use of the Platform
  • Your interactions with other users
  • Any agreements you enter into

17. Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

17.1 Arbitration

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration, not in court.

17.2 Class Action Waiver

You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity and not as part of a class action.

18. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time, for any reason, without notice.

You may stop using the Platform at any time.

19. Platform Availability

We do not guarantee:

  • Continuous availability
  • Error-free operation

We may modify or discontinue features at any time.

20. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States.

21. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

22. Contact

For questions, email us at contact@moonlighters.ai.