Legal & policies
The fine print, plainly organized.
Everything that governs your use of bartendersNow™ — agreements, community standards, money rules, safety and compliance, and disclosures. Every doc lists its effective date at the top so you can see what changed and when.
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Platform agreements
The terms you accept when you sign up or book a service.
Terms of Service
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Privacy Policy
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Cookie Policy & Consent Management
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Community standards
How we expect users to behave and how we enforce those expectations.
User Agreement & Code of Conduct
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Community Guidelines
bartendersNow community guidelines for professional conduct, respectful communication & inclusive interactions. Building a positive marketplace.
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Dispute Resolution Policy
How to resolve disputes on bartendersNow. Four-step process: direct communication, platform support, mediation & arbitration for fair resolution.
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Payments & cancellations
Money flow rules — refunds, payouts, retries, and timing.
Cancellation Policy
bartendersNow cancellation policy for hosts & bartenders. Refund tiers based on timing, Captain Service fees & multi-bartender event rules.
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Bartender Payout Policy
How & when bartenders get paid on bartendersNow. Payout timeline, payment calculations, 12% fee breakdown & payment protection.
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Payment Timeline Policy
When bartendersNow charges your card. Card saved securely at booking, charged at the 48-hour lock or at commitment for short-notice bookings.
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Payment Failure Policy
What happens if your payment fails on bartendersNow. Grace periods, short-notice handling, account restrictions & how to resolve payment issues.
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Safety & compliance
Alcohol service, liability, insurance, and accessibility commitments.
California Alcohol Service Compliance Notice
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Liability Disclaimer & Limitation
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Insurance Requirements Guide
Recommended insurance standards for independent bartenders on bartendersNow. General liability and liquor liability guidance for independent contractor busines…
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Host Insurance Verification Guide
How to verify your bartender's insurance coverage. Certificate of Insurance checklist, what to look for & red flags when reviewing coverage.
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Marketplace Facilitator Compliance
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Accessibility Statement
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Notices
Required disclosures and intellectual property notices.
Affiliate & Referral Disclosure
FTC-compliant disclosure about bartendersNow affiliate relationships, referral programs & material connections. Transparency in commercial relationships.
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DMCA & Copyright Policy
bartendersNow DMCA policy for copyright complaints. How to submit takedown notices, counter-notifications & our repeat infringer policy.
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