Terms & Conditions

Last updated: July 14, 2026

1. Overview

These Terms & Conditions govern your use of the Deluge Beautee LLC website and booking platform (delugebeautee.com), including our AI Nail Advisor tool, booking system, Deluge Collective features, Deluge Spaces, and all related services. By using this website, booking a service, or joining as an independent Artist on this platform, you agree to these terms in full.

Deluge Beautee LLC ("Deluge Beautee," "we," "us," or "our") operates as a beauty service platform. We provide independent beauty professionals ("Artists") with booking technology, client communication tools, and brand infrastructure to run their own businesses. Deluge Collective and Deluge Spaces are sub-platforms operated under Deluge Beautee.

2. Platform Nature: Independent Contractor Relationship

Deluge Beautee is a platform, not a staffing agency or salon employer.

• Each Artist operating through Deluge Beautee is an independent contractor, not an employee, agent, or representative of Deluge Beautee LLC
• Deluge Beautee does not control the day-to-day methods, tools, techniques, or scheduling of any individual Artist
• Deluge Beautee does not guarantee, warrant, or accept liability for the quality, safety, legality, or outcome of services performed by any independent Artist on the platform
• Clients who have complaints or disputes regarding services rendered by an Artist must contact that Artist directly in the first instance
• Deluge Beautee may, at its sole discretion, assist in dispute resolution but is not obligated to do so and is not a party to the service agreement between client and Artist

3. Artist Onboarding

Artists join the platform by completing Deluge Beautee's onboarding process. By joining, each Artist agrees to these Terms & Conditions in full, including all Artist-specific provisions herein.

• Licensing: Artists are solely responsible for holding any professional license, permit, or certification required by their state or local jurisdiction for the services they offer. Artists joining as product sellers only (e.g. press-on nails, nail art) may not require a professional license depending on their jurisdiction. Deluge Beautee may, at its sole discretion, request license verification from any Artist at any time.
• Insurance: Deluge Beautee strongly recommends, but does not require, that Artists carry professional liability insurance. Artists are solely responsible for their own professional liability (see Section 19).
• Conduct: Artists agree to maintain a professional standard of conduct consistent with Deluge Beautee's platform standards.

Deluge Beautee reserves the right to deny, suspend, or terminate any Artist's access to the platform at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms, client complaints, misrepresentation of qualifications, or conduct inconsistent with platform standards. Platform administrators designated by Deluge Beautee LLC are responsible for platform oversight.

4. Artist Roles & Responsibilities

When operating under the Deluge Beautee platform, each Artist agrees to:

• Perform all services using their own professional judgment, tools, and techniques
• Set their own pricing, availability, service menu, deposit requirements, and cancellation policy within the platform
• Honor all bookings they confirm through the platform in a professional and timely manner
• Communicate directly with clients regarding service details, aftercare, and any issues
• Comply with all applicable state and local laws, including professional licensing requirements for the services they offer. Product sellers are responsible for compliance with applicable consumer product and sales tax laws in their jurisdiction.
• Not represent themselves as employees of Deluge Beautee LLC

5. Platform Fees

Deluge Collective: Free During Beta

During the Beta period, Deluge Collective charges Artists no platform fees, commissions, or subscription costs. Joining is free, and Artists keep 100% of their service revenue (minus any third-party payment processing fees, such as Stripe card processing, if the Artist chooses to accept card payments).

Any future fee schedule will be published on the platform and communicated to Artists via their registered contact information at least 30 days before taking effect (see Section 17). No fees will ever be applied retroactively.

For Clients: There are no platform booking fees charged to clients. The price shown at booking is the price set by the Artist (plus applicable tips at your discretion).

Section 5B: Payments

Clients pay Artists directly through the Artist's configured payment methods (such as Stripe, Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, or in-person payment). Deluge Beautee does not hold, collect, or disburse Artist earnings. Each Artist is responsible for their own payment collection per the methods they configure on the platform.

Section 5C: Non-Circumvention (Deluge Spaces)

If an Artist and a Salon Owner are connected through Deluge Spaces, any ongoing working arrangement between them that originates within 6 months of their first Deluge Spaces booking must continue to be processed through the Deluge Beautee platform for a period of 6 months from the date of first connection. After this 6-month period, both parties are free to arrange work independently. Violation of this clause may result in suspension or termination of platform access.

Section 5D: Artist Safety & Check-In

For the safety of both Artists and Clients, Artists are encouraged to use the platform's voluntary check-in feature when arriving at a booked location. Check-in is voluntary and does not constitute monitoring or control of the Artist's work. Deluge Beautee is not liable for any incidents that occur at service locations, whether or not the Artist has checked in.

Section 5E: Artist Conduct & Platform Standards

Artists agree to:

• Maintain professional conduct while representing their business on the Deluge Beautee platform
• Respond to client inquiries in a timely manner
• Honor bookings they have confirmed; repeated late cancellations or no-shows by an Artist may affect platform standing
• Not misrepresent their services, pricing, or qualifications on the platform

Deluge Spaces: Salon Host Agreement

The following subsections (6–6G) apply specifically to Salon Hosts listing spaces on the Deluge Spaces platform.

Section 6: Deluge Spaces Overview

Deluge Spaces is a Deluge Beautee platform that allows salon owners ("Hosts") to list available workstations for use by independent beauty professionals ("Artists"). By listing a space on Deluge Spaces, Hosts agree to the following terms.

Section 6A: Listing Requirements

When listing a space on Deluge Spaces, Hosts agree to:

• Upload photos of the workstation or working area only: no salon name, logo, signage, or identifying branding may appear in listing photos
• Provide only a zip code or general area for the listing location: full address is revealed only after a booking is confirmed
• Accurately describe the station type and what supplies are included
• Keep listing information current and accurate at all times

Section 6B: Station Types & Host-Set Rates

Hosts set their own rental rates. When listing a space, each Host chooses which station types to offer and sets the rental rate for each station type in their listing. Rates are displayed to Artists before booking: the rate shown at the time of booking is the rate that applies.

Standard station types on the platform include:

Hosts set the quantity available and the rental rate for each station type when listing. In addition to the Host's rental rate, Artists pay the 3% Deluge Beautee platform fee per booking (Section 6C). All fees are deducted automatically through the platform.

Section 6C: Platform Fee (Deluge Spaces)

Deluge Beautee charges both parties a platform fee of 3% per confirmed booking:

• Artist pays: 3% of service price to Deluge Beautee
• Salon Host pays: 3% of their rental earnings to Deluge Beautee

These fees are deducted automatically and cover platform infrastructure, booking management, payment processing, and quality standards enforcement.

Section 6D: Non-Circumvention

If a Salon Host and an Artist are connected through Deluge Spaces, any ongoing working arrangement originating within 6 months of their first booking must continue to be processed through the Deluge Beautee platform for 6 months from the date of first connection. After this period, both parties are free to arrange work independently. Violation may result in removal from the platform.

Section 6E: House Rules & Conduct

All Artists booking through Deluge Spaces agree to the following default house rules, which Hosts may supplement with their own additional rules in their listing:

• All Artists must hold a valid professional license for services offered through Deluge Spaces
• Artists may arrive no more than 30 minutes before their booking for setup
• Artists must vacate promptly after their last client: Hosts set their own cutoff time in their listing
• Workstations must be cleaned completely after every client
• No unauthorized guests inside the salon
• Client contact information is private: never shared with salon staff
• All payments processed through the platform: no cash exchanges between Artist and Host
• Artists are responsible for any damage to equipment or property
• All applicable state health and sanitation standards must be followed
• Violations are tracked and may affect platform standing

Section 6F: Cancellation Policy (Deluge Spaces)

• Client cancellations: automatically notified to both Artist and Host: Host may immediately relist the spot
• Artist cancellations with 4+ hours notice: no penalty, Host notified immediately
• Artist cancellations under 4 hours: 1st time recorded, 2nd time warning, 3rd time credit score deducted, 4th time 3-day suspension
• Artist no-show: 1st time warning, 2nd time 3-day suspension, 3rd time 1-week suspension, 4th time case reviewed

Violations reset after 3 months of no incidents.

Section 6G: Host Responsibilities

Hosts are responsible for:

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and professional working environment
• Ensuring all equipment is in good working order
• Providing accurate station type and supply information
• Not interfering with the Artist's client relationship or contact information
• Carrying appropriate property and liability insurance for their salon space

Reporting & Accountability

If a Salon Host misrepresents their station type or fails to provide the supplies listed in their listing, the Artist has the right to report the discrepancy through the Deluge Beautee platform.

Upon a verified report, the Artist has two options:

• Option 1: Adjust & continue: The Artist may choose to continue the session and pay a fairly adjusted rate that matches what was actually provided: not the listed rate. Deluge Beautee will adjust the booking charge accordingly based on the Artist's report.
• Option 2: Cancel & leave: The Artist may cancel the booking without penalty. Their spot fee will be refunded in full.

In both cases, the incident is recorded against the Host's account:

• First offense: written warning
• Second offense: listing suspended pending review
• Third offense: permanent removal from Deluge Spaces

Deluge Beautee reserves the right to conduct spot checks and verify listing accuracy at any time. Hosts found to have deliberately misrepresented their listing will be removed immediately regardless of offense count.

7. Tax Reporting

Each Artist operating on the Deluge Beautee platform is an independent contractor for tax purposes. Because clients pay Artists directly, Artists are solely responsible for tracking and reporting their income, paying applicable self-employment taxes, and complying with all federal, state, and local tax obligations. Deluge Beautee does not withhold taxes on behalf of Artists.

Where Deluge Beautee facilitates payments in a manner that meets IRS reporting thresholds (such as through Deluge Spaces transactions), Deluge Beautee will issue applicable tax forms (such as Form 1099) in accordance with IRS requirements. Artists should consult a qualified tax professional regarding their individual tax obligations.

8. Service Quality & Guarantees

Each Artist on the Deluge Beautee platform sets their own service guarantee and quality policy. Artists are encouraged to:

• Stand behind the quality of their work
• Address client concerns promptly and professionally
• Offer corrective services or resolutions for documented quality issues where reasonable

Clients should review each Artist's individual guarantee and cancellation policy, displayed on the Artist's profile and at the time of booking. Deluge Beautee does not set, enforce, or guarantee any minimum service standard on behalf of independent Artists.

9. Booking, Deposits & Cancellation

Deposit requirements, amounts, cancellation windows, and rescheduling policies are set individually by each Artist and displayed at the time of booking.

• Where an Artist requires a deposit, the deposit is a prepayment toward the total service cost. Unless the Artist's stated policy says otherwise, deposits are non-refundable but may be applied to a rescheduled appointment per the Artist's policy.
• Cancellations and no-shows are governed by the Artist's stated policy shown at booking.
• To reschedule, contact your Artist as early as possible. Rescheduling terms are determined by the Artist's policy.

10. Dispute Resolution Between Clients and Artists

• Step 1: Direct Resolution: Contact your Artist directly within 7 days of your appointment
• Step 2: Platform Escalation: If unresolved within 5 business days, either party may escalate to Deluge Beautee at (314) 594-4494 or @delugebeautee on Instagram
• Step 3: Platform Review: Deluge Beautee will review in good faith and may facilitate communication or take action regarding the Artist's platform standing
• Limitation: Deluge Beautee is not a party to the service agreement between client and Artist and is not responsible for refunding amounts paid to Artists. Deluge Beautee's total liability in any client-Artist dispute is limited per Section 16.

11. Press-On Nail Orders

• Custom press-on nail sets are made to order and are non-refundable once production has begun
• Contact us within 48 hours of delivery if your order arrives damaged or incorrect
• We are not responsible for damage from improper application or removal

12. SMS Messaging Terms

By opting in, you agree:

• Message and data rates may apply
• Message frequency varies based on your appointment and order activity
• Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe
• Reply HELP for assistance, or contact (314) 594-4494

13. AI Nail Advisor Tool

By using the Nail Advisor tool, you acknowledge:

• Recommendations are for inspiration and reference only: not a professional guarantee of any specific outcome
• Actual results may vary based on your natural nail condition, skin tone, and products used
• Photos you upload are voluntarily submitted
• Uploaded photos may be retained as design reference and general inspiration: not used in public marketing without your explicit separate consent
• We reserve the right to modify, discontinue, or update the tool at any time

14. Intellectual Property & Copyright

All content on this website: including the AI Nail Advisor tool concept and design, website design, text, graphics, nail photos, and branding: is the original creative work of Deluge Beautee LLC and is protected under applicable U.S. copyright law.

© 2026 Deluge Beautee LLC. All rights reserved.

You may not reproduce, copy, distribute, or use any content for commercial purposes without prior written permission. Some nail designs created through our platform may be inspired by popular culture or artistic works. All such designs are original handmade artistic interpretations and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any third-party brand or IP holder.

15. DMCA & Copyright Takedown Policy

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without authorization through our AI Nail Advisor tool, contact us with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• A link or description of where it appears on our site
• Your contact information

Text or call: 314-594-4494

16. Limitation of Liability

Deluge Beautee LLC is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website, AI Nail Advisor tool, platform, or any services performed by independent Artists. Our total liability in any matter is limited to the amount of platform fees collected by Deluge Beautee on the specific transaction in question, or $50, whichever is greater.

Deluge Beautee expressly disclaims liability for:

• Services, outcomes, or conduct of independent Artists
• Disputes between clients and Artists
• Any injury, allergic reaction, or adverse outcome from services performed by Artists
• Artist income loss due to platform downtime or technical issues

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our website or platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. Artists will be notified of material changes: including any introduction of platform fees: via their registered contact information with at least 30 days advance notice.

18. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, United States.

19. Insurance Recommendation & Liability

Deluge Beautee LLC strongly recommends but does not require Artists to carry liability insurance. Artists are solely responsible for their own professional liability.