Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: March 5, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Speakera ("Platform"), operated by Speakera LLC ("Speakera," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

2. Description of Service

Speakera is an online marketplace that connects keynote speakers with event organizers. We facilitate bookings, payments, and communications but are not a party to the agreements between speakers and event organizers.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding contracts to use the Platform.

3.2 Account Registration

You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

3.3 Account Types

  • Speakers: Create profiles, set availability and fees, respond to booking inquiries

  • Event Organizers: Search speakers, submit booking requests, manage event details

4. Speaker Profiles and Content

4.1 Profile Information

Speakers are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their profiles, including bios, photos, videos, speaking topics, and fee ranges.

4.2 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of content you submit but grant Speakera a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and promote your content on the Platform.

4.3 Prohibited Content

You may not post content that is:

  • False, misleading, or fraudulent

  • Defamatory, obscene, or offensive

  • Infringing on intellectual property rights

  • Violating any applicable laws

5. Bookings and Payments

5.1 Booking Process

Event organizers submit booking requests through the Platform. Speakers may accept or decline requests. A binding agreement is formed when both parties agree to terms.

5.2 Fees and Payments

  • Speakers set their own fees

  • Speakera charges a platform fee (percentage of booking fee) for facilitating transactions

  • Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors

  • Refund policies are determined by individual speaker-organizer agreements

5.3 Platform Fees

Platform fees are disclosed during the booking process and are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

6. Cancellations and Disputes

6.1 Cancellations

Cancellation policies are determined by speakers and must be clearly stated in their profiles. Speakera is not responsible for cancellations but may assist in mediating disputes.

6.2 Dispute Resolution

Users agree to first attempt to resolve disputes directly. If unresolved, disputes may be submitted to Speakera for mediation (non-binding).

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations

  • Impersonate others or provide false information

  • Interfere with Platform functionality or security

  • Scrape, harvest, or collect user data without permission

  • Use the Platform for unauthorized commercial purposes

8. Intellectual Property

All Platform content, including logos, trademarks, designs, and software, is owned by Speakera LLC or its licensors. You may not use, copy, or distribute Platform content without permission.

9. SMS Communications

By opting in to SMS communications, you consent to receive text messages from Speakera as described in our Privacy Policy. Standard message and data rates apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance.

9.1 SMS Messaging

Speakera LLC operates an SMS messaging program to communicate with speakers and event organizers who have explicitly opted in. SMS use cases include:

Transactional: Booking inquiry alerts, appointment reminders, profile claim confirmations, and account notifications

Marketing: Promotional offers, platform updates, and featured speaker highlights

Messages are only sent to users who have provided explicit SMS consent via our opt-in form. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance.

10. Carrier Liability

Speakera LLC is not responsible for any delays or failures in the receipt of any SMS messages connected with this program. Delivery of SMS messages is subject to effective transmission from your network operator. Message and data rates may apply. Speakera LLC and the mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

11.1 No Warranties

The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.

11.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Speakera LLC is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform. Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11.3 Speaker-Organizer Relationship

Speakera is not a party to agreements between speakers and event organizers. We are not responsible for speaker performance, event quality, or disputes between users.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Speakera LLC, its affiliates, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Platform or violation of these Terms.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any reason at our discretion. You may terminate your account by contacting support.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be subject to binding arbitration or resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction.

15. Privacy Policy

For information on how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Platform. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

17. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: