Professional Agreement

This Professional Agreement ("Agreement") governs participation as a wedding professional on The Aisle, owned and operated by Kelsy Cook, LLC d/b/a The Aisle ("The Aisle," "we," "our," or "us").

By creating a Professional account, purchasing a subscription, or submitting proposals through the Platform, you agree to this Agreement in addition to our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Community Guidelines, and other applicable policies.

1. Eligibility

To register as a Professional, you represent and warrant that you:

• Are at least eighteen (18) years old.
• Have the legal authority to operate your business.
• Will provide accurate and current information.
• Will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintain any licenses, permits, or insurance required for your business.

2. Independent Business Status

Professionals using The Aisle are independent businesses.

Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, agency, partnership, joint venture, or franchise relationship between you and The Aisle.

You are solely responsible for operating your business, including:

• Pricing your services.
• Negotiating contracts.
• Performing services.
• Hiring assistants or subcontractors.
• Paying taxes.
• Maintaining licenses and insurance.
• Complying with legal obligations.

The Aisle is not your employer or booking agent.

3. Professional Profiles

You are responsible for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date profile.

Profile information may include:

• Business name.
• Biography.
• Years of experience.
• Portfolio images.
• Portfolio videos.
• Website.
• Social media accounts.
• Service areas.
• Pricing information (if displayed).
• Contact information made available through the Platform.

You agree to keep your profile truthful and current.

4. Portfolio Standards

Your portfolio must accurately represent your work.

By uploading portfolio content, you represent that:

• You created the work or have permission to display it.
• The content does not infringe another person's intellectual property rights.
• You have obtained any necessary client permissions.
• You have the right to grant The Aisle the license described in the Terms of Service.

The Aisle may remove content that violates these standards.

5. Subscription Services

Access to Professional features may require a paid subscription.

Subscription benefits may include:

• Access to available wedding listings.
• Proposal submissions.
• Professional profile.
• Messaging features.
• Additional Platform tools.

Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the next billing cycle.

Subscription pricing may change with advance notice.

All fees are payable in U.S. dollars.

Except where required by law, subscription fees are non-refundable.

Canceling your subscription prevents future billing but does not provide a refund for the current billing period.

6. Proposal Requirements

Professionals are responsible for every proposal submitted through the Platform.

Each proposal should accurately describe:

• Services offered.
• Pricing.
• Travel costs.
• Coverage hours.
• Deliverables.
• Turnaround times.
• Availability.
• Any applicable limitations or exclusions.

Submitting a proposal does not create a contract.

A contract exists only when both parties independently agree to work together.

7. Client Relationships

Professionals are solely responsible for:

• Client communication.
• Consultations.
• Contracts.
• Invoices.
• Payments.
• Refunds.
• Cancellations.
• Rescheduling.
• Delivering services.
• Delivering final products.

The Aisle is not a party to any agreement between Professionals and Couples.

8. Insurance & Legal Compliance

Professionals are encouraged—and may be required by law depending on their jurisdiction—to maintain appropriate business insurance.

You are responsible for complying with all applicable laws, including those relating to taxes, consumer protection, advertising, privacy, and intellectual property.

The Aisle does not verify your legal compliance and is not responsible for your business obligations.

9. Reviews & Reputation

Reviews help maintain trust within the marketplace.

Professionals may not:

• Create fake reviews.
• Offer incentives in exchange for reviews.
• Request friends or family to submit misleading reviews.
• Retaliate against users for leaving honest reviews.

Professionals may respond professionally to reviews where that functionality is available.

The Aisle reserves the right to moderate or remove reviews that violate its policies.

10. Acceptable Conduct

Professionals agree to:

• Treat couples respectfully.
• Communicate honestly.
• Honor commitments.
• Represent pricing accurately.
• Respond professionally.

Professionals may not:

• Harass users.
• Discriminate unlawfully.
• Misrepresent qualifications.
• Upload stolen work.
• Use the Platform for unlawful purposes.
• Circumvent Platform rules.
• Interfere with other users.

Violations may result in suspension or termination of your account.

11. Intellectual Property

Professionals retain ownership of their original content.

By uploading content to The Platform, you grant The Aisle the license described in the Terms of Service to host, display, reproduce, and promote your public profile and content in connection with operating and marketing the Platform.

Nothing in this Agreement transfers ownership of your intellectual property to The Aisle.

12. Limitation of Responsibility

The Aisle does not guarantee:

• Bookings.
• Leads.
• Proposal acceptance.
• Revenue.
• Business growth.
• Platform availability without interruption.

Professionals understand that success on the Platform depends on many factors beyond The Aisle's control.

13. Suspension & Termination

The Aisle may suspend or terminate Professional accounts for reasons including:

• Fraudulent activity.
• Misrepresentation.
• Copyright infringement.
• Harassment.
• Failure to comply with this Agreement.
• Violation of our Terms of Service or Community Guidelines.
• Non-payment of subscription fees.
• Conduct that harms the integrity of the Platform.

Termination does not eliminate any obligations that arose before termination.

14. Changes to This Agreement

The Aisle may update this Agreement from time to time.

Material changes will be communicated by updating the Effective Date and, when appropriate, by providing notice through the Platform or by email.

Continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement.

15. Contact Information

Questions regarding this Agreement may be directed to:

Kelsy Cook, LLC d/b/a The Aisle Email: support@booktheaisle.com