Legal
Effective date: June 16, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Lawn Teens platform, including our website and related services (the "Platform"), operated by Lawn Teens LLC ("Lawn Teens," "we," "us," or "our").
By creating an account or using the Platform in any way, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform. We may update these Terms at any time; continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.
Customers must be at least 18 years old and legally able to enter into contracts.
Independent Contractors must be between 16 and 21 years old. For any Independent Contractor under the age of 18, the Platform account must be opened, maintained, and legally owned by their parent or legal guardian. The parent or guardian explicitly authorizes the minor to utilize the Platform to provide services and agrees that all financial transactions will route exclusively through a parent-controlled bank account. By providing consent, a parent or guardian agrees to be solely responsible for the minor's compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws.
Accounts are personal and non-transferable. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
Lawn Teens is a marketplace that connects homeowners ("Customers") with independent teen service providers ("Independent Contractors" or "Service Providers"). We do not perform lawn care services ourselves. Service Providers are independent contractors, not employees, agents, joint venturers, or representatives of Lawn Teens.
Lawn Teens does not guarantee the quality, safety, legality, or availability of any service listed on the Platform, nor the truthfulness of any job posting.
Independent Contractor Status
Service Providers on Lawn Teens are independent contractors. Nothing in these Terms creates an employment relationship, partnership, or joint venture between Lawn Teens and any Service Provider. Service Providers are solely responsible for determining how, when, and where they perform services, subject to any agreed-upon terms with the Customer. Lawn Teens does not supervise, direct, or control the manner or means by which Service Providers perform any services.
Platform Safety Standards & Access
All Service Providers must complete the signup process and meet Platform safety standards before accepting jobs. Access to the Platform may be revoked for objective, verifiable violations including:
Illinois Child Labor & Machinery Compliance
Independent Contractors and their supervising parents or guardians are solely responsible for compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Child Labor Law (820 ILCS 205/) and all applicable OSHA regulations. The Platform does not direct, provide, or dictate the use of power-driven machinery or equipment. Parents and guardians must ensure that minors under the age of 16 do not operate hazardous power equipment (including but not limited to lawn mowers, trimmers, edgers, and blowers) and do not work outside legally permitted hours. Lawn Teens expressly disclaims any liability for violations of child labor law or safety regulations by Service Providers or their parents/guardians.
Earnings & Payouts
Service Providers set their own prices. Lawn Teens charges a platform fee of 10% of the total job amount. Service Providers receive the remaining 90%. Payouts are processed through Stripe Connect and are subject to Stripe's terms of service. For Service Providers under 18, all payouts will be directed to the parent or guardian bank account on file. Lawn Teens is not responsible for delays caused by Stripe or banking institutions.
Customers may post job requests describing the work needed, their address, and an optional budget. By posting a job, you represent that you have the authority to authorize work at the stated address.
Once a Service Provider accepts your job, you agree to honor the engagement. Cancellations after a Service Provider has been scheduled may result in a cancellation fee at our discretion.
Payment is processed securely through Stripe at the time you confirm job completion. All payments are final unless otherwise required by law.
Using Lawn Teens as a customer is free. You pay only for the services you book. Service Providers are charged a 10% platform fee per completed job.
All payments are handled by Stripe. By using the Platform, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service. Lawn Teens does not store credit card numbers or full payment account details.
You agree not to:
Customers may leave reviews for Service Providers after a job is completed. Reviews must be honest and based on your actual experience. We reserve the right to remove reviews that violate our policies, including reviews that are fraudulent, defamatory, or harassing.
If you have a dispute with another user, please contact us first at legal@lawnteens.com. Lawn Teens may, at its discretion, assist in mediating disputes but is not obligated to do so and makes no guarantees about outcomes.
Any dispute between you and Lawn Teens that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Cook County, Illinois, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You waive any right to a jury trial or class action.
THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. LAWN TEENS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses. We are not responsible for any damage to property arising from services performed by Service Providers.
Assumption of Risk — Property Damage
BY BOOKING A SERVICE THROUGH THE PLATFORM, THE CUSTOMER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT: (1) SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS WHO ARE NOT BONDED, INSURED, OR LICENSED BY LAWN TEENS; (2) LAWN TEENS MAKES NO REPRESENTATION THAT ANY SERVICE PROVIDER CARRIES COMMERCIAL LIABILITY INSURANCE; AND (3) THE CUSTOMER VOLUNTARILY AND KNOWINGLY ASSUMES ALL RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR OTHER LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH HIRING AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT SERVICE PROVIDER.
Any claim for property damage, personal injury, or other loss arising from services performed through the Platform must be made directly against the applicable Independent Contractor and, where the Service Provider is a minor, against the Service Provider's parent or legal guardian. Customers agree to seek no recovery from Lawn Teens for such claims. Lawn Teens shall not be joined as a party in any legal proceeding between a Customer and a Service Provider or their parent/guardian arising out of services performed through the Platform.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LAWN TEENS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM OR ANY SERVICE ARRANGED THROUGH IT.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall not exceed the greater of (a) the total fees you paid to Lawn Teens in the 3 months preceding the claim or (b) $100.
You may delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately. Sections covering disputes, disclaimers, and limitation of liability survive termination.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:
Lawn Teens
Chicago, Illinois
legal@lawnteens.com