Smith Platform Agreement

1. Smith Status & Platform Access

You are an independent contractor, not an employee, agent, or partner of BladeHubs. BladeHubs provides the Platform as a marketplace and technology infrastructure service. You retain full control over your pricing, production methods, materials, schedule, and business operations. BladeHubs does not direct your work or guarantee order volume. Your listing on the Platform is a privilege, not a right, and is subject to ongoing compliance with this Agreement.

2. Smith Representations & Warranties

By executing this Agreement, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age.
• You have the legal right to manufacture, sell, and ship edged weapons in your state and to the customer's stated jurisdiction.
• All blades you list or commission are lawful to manufacture and sell.
• All information in your profile is accurate, including identity, location, experience, and certifications.
• You will not list or sell any item on the Prohibited Items list.
• You will fulfill every accepted commission in good faith and to the agreed specifications.
• You have not been convicted of a felony that would restrict your ability to engage in the sale of edged weapons.

3. Commission Structure & Payment Tiers

BladeHubs charges a platform commission on each completed transaction. Your commission rate is determined by your current tier, which is evaluated monthly based on completed and paid orders in the prior calendar month. Tier transitions take effect on the first day of the following month.

Buy It Now listings are subject to a listing fee of $1.33 USD per listing per calendar month billed automatically on the first of each month to your payment method on file. This fee includes all payment processing costs. BladeHubs receives $1.00 net per listing after payment processing fees. Listings auto-renew monthly unless manually removed by the Smith prior to the billing date. Tiers are evaluated on the first of each calendar month. A Smith who falls below their tier minimum is demoted one level at the next evaluation. Founding Smiths are permanently fixed at Stone tier regardless of monthly volume.

4. Anti-Circumvention Policy

You agree not to: (a) provide contact information to a BladeHubs-sourced Customer for the purpose of off-platform transactions; (b) accept payment by any method other than BladeHubs-managed escrow for BladeHubs-originated orders; (c) instruct or encourage any Customer to transact outside the Platform. BladeHubs may monitor communications for compliance with this provision.

5. Order Obligations

Upon accepting a commission, you agree to: (a) fulfill the order to the specifications mutually agreed upon in writing through the Platform; (b) communicate with the Customer through the order messaging system; (c) upload progress photos at each major build milestone; (d) ship the completed blade within the timeline agreed upon in the order; (e) use appropriate packaging to prevent damage in transit; (f) provide valid tracking information within 24 hours of shipment. Failure to fulfill accepted orders without legitimate cause may result in tier demotion, suspension, or permanent removal from the Platform.

6. Profile & Content

You are responsible for maintaining an accurate, current, and professional profile. Portfolio photos must be of your own work. You may not use photos of other smiths' work to represent your capabilities. Your biography must be truthful. You may not make false claims about certifications, tier status, or experience. BladeHubs reserves the right to review, edit, or remove any profile content that violates these standards or is misleading to Customers.

7. Legal Compliance

You are solely responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing the manufacture, sale, and shipment of edged weapons. This includes but is not limited to: the Federal Switchblade Act, applicable state knife laws, carrier shipping regulations for edged items, and any applicable export regulations. BladeHubs is not responsible for and expressly disclaims liability for your failure to comply with applicable law.

8. Term & Termination

This Agreement is effective upon your electronic execution and continues until terminated. You may terminate this Agreement by closing your account and completing all outstanding orders. BladeHubs may terminate this Agreement immediately, with or without notice, for violation of any provision of this Agreement, the Terms of Service, the Prohibited Items Policy, or any applicable law. Upon termination, all pending commissions for completed orders will be paid out net of applicable fees within 14 days, and all pending orders must be completed or transferred.

9. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida without regard to conflict of law principles. Disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Citrus County, Florida, as described in the BladeHubs Terms of Service.

10. Electronic Signature Acknowledgment

By typing your full legal name in the signature field during registration and clicking the submission button, you are executing this Agreement electronically. Your electronic signature has the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature under the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN) and applicable state law. A copy of this Agreement, bearing your electronic signature and the date and time of execution, will be sent to the email address you provided at registration.