Terms of Service

Last updated: 2 April 2025

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the Verraa platform ("Platform", "we", "us", "our"). By creating an account or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform.

Verraa operates as an online marketplace connecting customers with independent women service providers based in the United Kingdom. These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

1. Eligibility

To use Verraa you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Be legally capable of entering into binding contracts under UK law.
  • Not have been previously suspended or removed from the Platform.
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information.

By registering, you confirm that you meet these requirements. We reserve the right to terminate accounts where eligibility requirements are not met.

2. Account Registration and Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You must:

  • Provide a valid email address and keep your account details up to date.
  • Notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorised access to your account.
  • Not share your account with or transfer it to another person.
  • Not create multiple accounts to circumvent suspensions or platform rules.

3. The Verraa Marketplace

3.1 Our Role

Verraa is a marketplace platform. We facilitate connections between customers and service providers but are not a party to any service agreement between them. The contract for any service is formed directly between the customer and the service provider. Verraa is not responsible for the quality, safety, legality, or delivery of services listed on the Platform.

3.2 Service Listings

Service providers are solely responsible for the accuracy of their listings, including pricing, availability, location, qualifications, and descriptions. Verraa does not verify all information provided by providers, though we may carry out checks at our discretion.

3.3 Bookings

When you submit a booking request, the service provider may accept or decline. A binding booking is formed only when the provider accepts and payment has been successfully processed. Verraa will send confirmation emails for each stage of the booking process.

4. Payments

Payments on Verraa are processed by Stripe, a regulated payment service provider. By making a payment you agree to Stripe's terms of service. Verraa does not store your full card details.

All prices displayed on the Platform are in Pounds Sterling (GBP) and, where applicable, inclusive of VAT. Provider pricing is set independently by each provider.

Verraa may charge a platform fee on transactions. Where applicable, this will be clearly disclosed before you complete payment.

5. Cancellations and Refunds

The following cancellation policy applies to confirmed (paid) bookings:

  • More than 48 hours before the appointment: full refund.
  • 12–48 hours before the appointment: 50% refund.
  • Less than 12 hours before the appointment: no refund.

Where a service provider cancels a confirmed booking, the customer will receive a full refund regardless of timing.

Refunds are processed back to the original payment method and typically appear within 5–10 business days, depending on your bank.

These rights are in addition to, and do not affect, your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. Where a service is booked and the provider has not yet begun performance, you may have a 14-day statutory right to cancel.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Platform to:

  • Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or discriminate against other users.
  • Circumvent the Platform to arrange or pay for bookings outside of Verraa.
  • Upload malicious code, spam, or unsolicited communications.
  • Scrape, copy, or republish Platform content without our written consent.
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your qualifications or identity.
  • Violate any applicable law or regulation, including the Equality Act 2010.

We reserve the right to remove content and suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules, without prior notice.

7. Provider Obligations

Service providers using the Platform agree to:

  • Only offer services they are legally qualified and insured to provide.
  • Comply with all applicable laws, including tax obligations to HMRC.
  • Maintain appropriate public liability insurance where relevant to their service.
  • Honour confirmed bookings and communicate promptly with customers.
  • Keep availability and pricing information accurate and up to date.
  • Not solicit customers to book outside of Verraa to avoid platform fees.

Providers are independent contractors, not employees or agents of Verraa. Verraa makes no representations about the qualifications or suitability of any provider.

8. Reviews

Customers may leave reviews for services they have used. Reviews must be honest, fair, and based on genuine experience. We reserve the right to remove reviews that are defamatory, fraudulent, or in violation of these Terms. Providers must not offer incentives for positive reviews or attempt to manipulate the review system.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on the Platform — including text, graphics, logos, and software — is owned by or licensed to Verraa and protected by UK copyright and intellectual property law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

By uploading content to the Platform (such as profile images or service photos), you grant Verraa a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, display, and reproduce that content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Platform.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Verraa's total liability to you for any claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Platform shall not exceed the greater of (a) the total fees paid by you to Verraa in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) £100.

Verraa is not liable for:

  • The acts, omissions, or negligence of service providers.
  • Loss of profits, business, or revenue (whether direct or indirect).
  • Any indirect, consequential, or special loss.
  • Service interruptions, data loss, or technical failures beyond our reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under English law.

11. Dispute Resolution

If you have a complaint about a booking or service, please first attempt to resolve it directly with the service provider. If the dispute remains unresolved, contact us at [email protected] and we will do our best to assist.

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes that cannot be resolved amicably shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If you are a consumer, you may also use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform or contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and notify you by email or via a notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Platform and may close your account.

13. Termination

You may close your account at any time by contacting us. We may suspend or terminate your account at any time if you breach these Terms, or for any other reason at our reasonable discretion, with or without notice.

On termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately. Sections relating to intellectual property, limitation of liability, and governing law survive termination.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

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