Plain-language interim terms. This summarizes how Nir works, in plain English, so you know what you're agreeing to. A final version is being drafted by a licensed Illinois attorney and will replace it. This summary is not legal advice.
Section 1
You use Nir to manage bookings and clients and to work with independent technicians through two marketplace products: renting out chairs (Open Chair) and hiring short-term help (Gigs). You are responsible for operating your salon in compliance with applicable law.
Section 2
You represent that your salon holds the licenses and registrations required to operate, and will keep them current. You authorize Nir to record and review your business license.
Section 3
You are responsible for carrying insurance appropriate to your business. Before you can list an open chair, you must confirm chair-rental liability coverage; before you can post a gig, you must confirm coverage appropriate to having a hired technician work your clients.
Section 4
In Open Chair, you rent an empty station to an independent technician who brings and keeps their own clients. They pay you the agreed chair fee directly. You and the technician agree on the rate, schedule, and what's included before the rental begins. Nir records the agreement and that the fee was settled, but does not collect or hold the rent.
Section 5
In a Gig, you engage an independent technician short-term to work your salon's clients. You pay the technician the agreed rate directly. The technician is an independent contractor for the gig, not your employee, unless you agree otherwise in writing. Nir records the agreement, check-in/out, and that payment was settled — but does not process the payment.
Section 6
Except for optional client booking deposits (which Nir processes through its payment provider and passes to your salon on completion), Nir does not process, hold, or disburse money between you and technicians. You and the technician are responsible for paying each other directly and on time. Nir records when a payment is marked settled; it is not a party to, and does not guarantee, any rent or wage.
Section 7
Technicians self-attest their contractor status, agreement to Nir's terms, and (for rentals) their own insurance before they can transact. A Verified badge reflects a review of the technician's license. Nir does not run criminal background checks, and verification is not a guarantee of a technician's safety, quality, or outcome — you are responsible for your own hiring and rental decisions.
Section 8
You may configure optional client booking deposits, which Nir collects through its payment provider and applies to the service or releases per your policy. This is the one place Nir handles money on your behalf; marketplace rent and wages are settled directly between the parties.
Section 9
After a completed gig, you and the technician may rate each other. Ratings and completed work form a track record shown in the marketplace. Rate honestly and in good faith; misuse of ratings may result in removal.
Section 10
If you participate as a founding or featured partner, any additional benefits or commitments are as separately agreed with Nir and do not change the marketplace terms above.
Section 11
Some features use images of nails and hands. Where biometric identifiers are involved, they are handled under our Biometric Policy and applicable law, with the relevant person's consent.
Section 12
To the extent permitted by law, you are responsible for your own acts and omissions and agree to indemnify Nir for claims arising from your salon's operation or your dealings with technicians or clients. Nir's liability is limited as set out in the Terms of Service.
Section 13
Disputes about rent, wages, or services are between you and the technician or client — Nir is not a party. Disputes with Nir about the platform itself are governed by our Terms of Service (Illinois law, Cook County).
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