Independent Contractor Agreement

Last updated: May 21, 2025

Agreement Terms

By registering as an expert on HostHotline's platform, you agree to be bound by this Independent Contractor Agreement. If you disagree with any part of the agreement, you may not provide services through our platform.

Tax Obligations

You acknowledge and agree that if you earn $600 or more through HostHotline in a calendar year, you will receive a Form 1099-K for tax reporting purposes. You are responsible for reporting all income earned through HostHotline to appropriate tax authorities and paying any applicable taxes. We recommend consulting with a tax professional regarding your obligations.

Payment Processing

To receive payments for your services, you must connect a valid U.S. bank account to your HostHotline profile. You agree to:

• Provide accurate banking information for payment processing
• Maintain an active U.S. bank account for receiving payments
• Update your banking information promptly if it changes
• Accept that payouts will only be made to verified U.S. bank accounts

Platform Exclusivity

You agree to conduct all business and payment transactions with clients exclusively through the HostHotline platform. The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate account deactivation:

• Arranging private payment methods outside the platform
• Soliciting clients to conduct business off-platform
• Sharing personal contact information to circumvent platform fees
• Creating alternate arrangements to avoid platform terms

Account Standards

You are responsible for maintaining professional standards and the quality of your services. HostHotline reserves the right to:

• Monitor your performance and client satisfaction
• Review and moderate your service offerings
• Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms
• Withhold payments for suspicious or prohibited activities

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these expert terms at any time. We will notify experts of any material changes via email or through our platform. Your continued use of our platform following such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.