Terms of Service

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, Inc. ("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.

Workers must be between 13 and 21 years old. Workers under 18 must have verifiable parental or guardian consent before their account is activated. By providing consent, a parent or guardian agrees to be responsible for the minor's compliance with these Terms.

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 ("workers"). We do not perform lawn care services ourselves. Workers are independent contractors, not employees, agents, 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

Workers on Lawn Teens are independent contractors. Nothing in these Terms creates an employment relationship, partnership, or joint venture between Lawn Teens and any worker. Workers are solely responsible for determining how, when, and where they perform services, subject to any agreed-upon terms with the customer.

Approval & Conduct

All workers must complete the signup process and be approved by Lawn Teens before accepting jobs. Approval is at our sole discretion. We may suspend or permanently remove any worker who:

• Provides false or misleading information during signup
• Receives multiple credible complaints or reports from customers
• Engages in unsafe, illegal, or unprofessional conduct
• Violates any provision of these Terms

Earnings & Payouts

Workers set their own prices. Lawn Teens charges a platform fee of 10% of the total job amount. Workers receive the remaining 90%. Payouts are processed through Stripe Connect and are subject to Stripe's terms of service. 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 worker accepts your job, you agree to honor the engagement. Cancellations after a worker 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. Workers 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:

• Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent job listings or profiles
• Harass, threaten, or harm other users
• Attempt to circumvent the platform fee by arranging off-platform payments
• Use the Platform to solicit workers or customers for competing services
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform
• Post or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code

Customers may leave reviews for workers 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 workers.

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