Gigevate is built to support fair transparent and secure collaboration across the electronic music ecosystem. These Collaboration Terms explain how artists and organisers use the platform to connect agree on bookings and transact securely. They also define the role and responsibilities of Gigevate within this process.
By accessing or using the Gigevate platform all users agree to comply with these Collaboration Terms.
These Collaboration Terms govern the use of the Gigevate platform by artists and organisers.
They apply to all bookings collaborations and transactions facilitated through the platform.
These terms operate alongside the main Terms of Service and other applicable policies.
Gigevate operates as a neutral digital platform facilitating discovery communication agreement and payment between artists and organisers.
Gigevate does not act as an agent representative employer or promoter.
All performance agreements are entered into directly between the artist and the organiser.
Gigevate is not a party to performance agreements.
All bookings are initiated by the organiser through the platform and must be confirmed by the artist.
Booking details including performance fee set time technical requirements cancellation terms and payment conditions must be agreed digitally before confirmation.
Once confirmed the booking constitutes a binding agreement between the artist and the organiser.
Organisers must pay the agreed performance fee into escrow via the platform prior to the event.
Funds are held securely and released to the artist after the performance has taken place subject to confirmation.
Gigevate applies a platform fee calculated based on the booking value.
The platform fee is clearly displayed before booking confirmation.
VAT is applied only to the Gigevate platform fee where legally required.
VAT is never applied to the artist performance fee.
The organiser is the legal recipient of the platform fee invoice where VAT applies.
Artists operate as independent professionals at all times.
Artists set their own availability fees and technical requirements.
Artists are responsible for their own invoicing outside the platform if required for their own accounting or tax administration.
Artists must perform in accordance with the confirmed booking terms.
Organisers must provide accurate and complete event information including technical and production details.
Organisers are responsible for providing safe working conditions equipment and production unless otherwise agreed.
Organisers must complete payment in advance via the platform in order to secure bookings.
Cancellation terms are defined during the booking process and form part of the binding agreement.
Late cancellations may result in partial or full payout in accordance with the agreed terms.
Gigevate may assist with dispute handling where appropriate but does not assume legal responsibility for disputes between users.
All users are expected to communicate in a professional respectful and lawful manner.
Misuse of the platform repeated no shows or breach of these terms may result in account review suspension or removal.
Gigevate enables users to build profiles showcasing past events collaborations and experience history.
This information supports trust visibility and long term collaboration within the community.
Platform access is granted once profiles are reviewed and approved.
Early collaborators may receive guided onboarding during the launch phase.
Users may contact Gigevate for platform support booking assistance or general enquiries.
VAT invoices for the Gigevate platform fee can be requested by contacting us and providing full legal entity details including registered business name address and VAT number where applicable.
Gigevate is not responsible for performance outcomes event execution or contractual breaches between artists and organisers.
Liability is limited to the extent permitted under applicable law.
These Collaboration Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands.
Gigevate exists to enable structured fair and transparent collaboration across electronic music. By using the platform artists and organisers agree to these Collaboration Terms and commit to working together professionally and in good faith. Gigevate remains focused on supporting secure bookings trusted relationships and a sustainable creative ecosystem.