Last updated: August 2026

1. Who We Are

Student Gig Hub ("we," "us," "our") is a platform that connects Indiana high school students with local businesses for short-term, flexible gig work. We are a platform — we facilitate connections but are not an employer of students or a staffing agency.

2. Who Can Use This Platform

• Students: Must be currently enrolled high school students at a local high school. Students under 18 require parent or guardian consent to create an account.
• Businesses: Must be a legally operating business or organization in Indiana. All businesses must agree to our safety guidelines before posting gigs.

3. Parent Consent (Required for Students Under 18)

By allowing your child to create an account, you (the parent or guardian) agree that:

• You have reviewed and approved your child's registration and understand the nature of gig work on this platform.
• You will be notified of gig activity and can revoke consent at any time by contacting us.
• You understand that gig work involves your child traveling to business locations and performing physical tasks.
• You agree to the safety guidelines and understand the limitations of our platform's supervision.

4. Payments, Fees & Escrow

• Student accounts are always free. Students never pay anything to use StudentGigHub.
• How charges work: Posting a gig and browsing applicants is free — no payment is required until a business actually hires someone. When a business hires a specific applicant, a hold is placed on the business's card for the full charge (student pay, processing, and our service fee combined) — this reserves the funds but does not charge the card yet. The hold refreshes itself automatically until the gig is confirmed complete, so there's no fixed deadline for the business to race against. The charge is finalized only once the gig is confirmed complete.
• Our service fee is 10% of the job's pay, with a $5 minimum per gig — that's StudentGigHub's cut. On top of that, Stripe (our payment processor) charges standard processing fees. Businesses on a paid membership get a reduced 5% fee (with a lower $3 minimum floor) on the first $500 of any gig's job pay — the standard 10% applies only to the portion above $500, so larger gigs still get a real discount on their first $500, not none at all.
• Students always receive exactly what's listed. The pay rate shown on a gig listing is always the final, after-fee number — there is no second deduction between what's listed and what lands in the student's account.
• Escrow: A hold is placed on the business's card at the moment they hire a student — this reserves the funds without charging the card, and it refreshes itself automatically for as long as needed. Once the scheduled work is done, the business gets a brief window to flag any no-show before the student is asked to confirm — the charge is only finalized (captured) once the student confirms (or it auto-confirms after 48 hours). If a business cancels a gig before it's hired or before it's completed, no charge is ever made.
• Work history: Every student's dashboard includes an Archive tab — once a gig is completed, it moves there automatically, giving students a running record of everything they've worked, separate from what's still active. Handy for keeping track of experience over time, or just looking back at what you've done.
• Refunds: If a business cancels before hiring a student, no charge occurs — there's nothing to refund. The same applies if they cancel within 2 hours of hiring. Cancelling after that 2-hour window captures a fee from the hold (paid to the student as compensation for the short notice); the rest of the hold is simply released, not charged. If a gig is disputed after completion and found to be unsafe or not as described, a refund may be issued; in that case, payment processing fees already incurred are not recoverable. Ratings and reviews may still be left by either party regardless of the outcome.
• Payouts to minors: Because students under 18 cannot independently receive payouts from our payment processor, a parent or guardian sets up a free payout account during the parent consent process. The student's gig pay is paid out through that account — there is no cost to the parent and no extra fee for this.
• Taxes: Gig pay is taxable income. We are not tax advisors and cannot provide tax advice — please consult a tax professional about your specific situation.
• Disputes must be reported within 48 hours of job completion.

5. Safety Rules

• Businesses must describe each gig specifically and accurately — the tasks involved, the environment, and any physical requirements — so students and their parents know exactly what the work will entail before applying. Vague or incomplete postings are not permitted.
• Businesses must comply with all Indiana labor laws regarding minor workers.
• Students must review our safety guidelines before their first gig.
• Once a gig's scheduled time has passed, the student is asked to confirm the work was completed — this is what verifies the job actually happened and releases payment.
• Businesses are prohibited from requiring students to perform dangerous tasks, work in unsafe conditions, or work beyond agreed hours.
• Any safety incident must be reported to us immediately at support@studentgighub.com.

6. Code of Conduct

• Students must be honest, punctual, and professional.
• Theft, dishonesty, or misconduct will result in permanent account removal and may be reported to authorities.
• Businesses must treat students respectfully and pay agreed rates on time.
• Neither party may attempt to conduct business outside the platform to avoid fees.

7. Limitation of Liability

StudentGigHub is a platform that facilitates connections between students and businesses — we are not a party to any gig, and we do not supervise, control, or participate in the work itself. StudentGigHub is not liable for anything that happens during, in connection with, or as a result of a gig — including but not limited to injury, property damage, disputes over pay or conduct, or any other outcome arising from the arrangement between a student and a business. Any gig arranged through this platform is entered into solely between the student and the business; responsibility for the conduct, safety, and outcome of that gig rests entirely with them. We strongly encourage both parties to follow all safety guidelines. In no event shall StudentGigHub be liable for damages exceeding the amount paid through our platform in the relevant transaction.

8. School Liability Disclaimer

StudentGigHub is an independent platform and is not formally affiliated with any school, school district, or educational institution — it is not a school program, and no school administers or operates it.

9. Contact

Questions about these terms? Contact us at contact@studentgighub.com

Last updated: August 2026

1. What We Collect

From students: name, email, date of birth, school, and — for students under 18 — a parent or guardian's name and email for the consent process. Once a payout account is set up, basic identity information required by our payment processor to send payouts.

From parents/guardians: name and email, used solely to send and process the account consent request for a minor student.

From businesses: business name, contact name, email, phone, and address. Payment card details are collected and stored directly by Stripe, our payment processor — StudentGigHub never sees or stores full card numbers.

Automatically: basic usage data (pages visited, general location inferred from IP) if analytics are enabled on the site.

2. How We Use It

• To create and manage accounts, and to verify parental consent for minors
• To connect students and businesses, and to process gig payments and payouts through Stripe
• To send transactional emails (applications, hires, completions, safety notices) via our email provider, Resend
• To operate and improve the platform, including basic usage analytics
• To respond to support requests and safety reports

3. Who We Share It With

We do not sell personal information. Limited information is shared only where necessary to operate the platform:

• The other party in a gig — a student's contact info is shared with a business only once that student is hired, and vice versa. Applicants who are not hired do not have their contact info shared.
• Stripe (payment processing) and Resend (email delivery) — both process data solely to provide their service to us, under their own privacy policies.
• Supabase — our database and hosting provider, which stores account data securely on our behalf.
• Law enforcement or legal process, only if required by law.

4. Minors' Privacy

StudentGigHub is used by high school students, some of whom are under 18. We require parent or guardian consent before a minor's account becomes active, and a parent or guardian sets up the payout account on the student's behalf. We collect the minimum information necessary to operate the platform safely and do not use minors' data for advertising or sell it to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain account and gig-history data for as long as an account remains active, and for a reasonable period afterward for legal, tax, and dispute-resolution purposes. You can request account deletion at any time (see below).

6. Your Rights

You (or, for a minor, their parent/guardian) can request to view, correct, or delete the personal information we hold by contacting contact@studentgighub.com. We'll respond within a reasonable time. Some information may need to be retained where required by law (e.g., completed transaction records).

7. Cookies & Analytics

We may use basic, privacy-conscious analytics to understand overall site traffic and usage patterns. This data is aggregated and is not used to build individual advertising profiles.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as the platform evolves. Material changes will be reflected here with an updated date.

9. Contact

Questions about your privacy or this policy? Contact us at contact@studentgighub.com

For Students

• Always confirm the pay rate with the business before starting any gig. Never begin work without agreeing on payment first.
• Always be on time. If you cannot make it, notify the business as soon as possible.
• Never enter areas of a business or home that you have not been specifically directed to.
• If something feels unsafe or wrong, leave immediately and contact us at support@studentgighub.com.
• Do not share personal information such as your home address or personal social media with clients.
• Be professional — no phones during work unless it is an emergency.
• Only take on tasks that were listed in the original gig posting. If a business asks you to do something outside the agreed job, you have the right to decline.

For Businesses

• Write gig postings specifically and accurately — describe the actual tasks involved, the physical environment, and any physical requirements, so students and their parents can make an informed decision before applying. A vague posting isn't fair to the student showing up, and it isn't fair to you either if expectations aren't clear from the start.
• Hiring a student places a hold on your card through StudentGigHub — you're not charged until the gig is confirmed complete. There's no separate cash payment to arrange on top of that.
• Agree on the pay rate clearly with the student before the gig begins — no surprises.
• All tasks must match exactly what was posted in the gig listing. No changing the job after a student has accepted.
• A responsible adult must be present at all times during any gig, especially home or private location gigs.
• You must comply with all Indiana labor laws for minors including restrictions on hours and types of work for students under 18.
• Do not require students to use personal vehicles, handle dangerous equipment, or work past agreed hours.
• Provide a safe and welcoming work environment. Harassment or discrimination of any kind will result in immediate and permanent removal from the platform.

Payments, Escrow & Payouts

• Payment runs through StudentGigHub, not hand-to-hand cash. When a business hires a student, a hold is placed on the business's card — this reserves the funds without charging them, and it refreshes automatically until the gig is resolved. The charge is only finalized once the gig is confirmed complete.
• The pay rate shown on a gig listing is the exact, final amount the student will receive — it has already had all fees and processing accounted for. There's nothing extra taken out after that.
• Once a business marks a gig complete, the student confirms (or disputes) it. If the student doesn't respond within 48 hours, it auto-completes and the charge is finalized then.
• If a business cancels before hiring, or after hiring but before the gig is completed, no charge is ever made — there's nothing to refund. If a gig is disputed after completion and found to be unsafe or not as described, a refund may be issued.
• Businesses may not lower the pay rate after a student has accepted the gig, and the agreed pay rate must be clearly stated in the gig posting before any student applies.
• For students under 18: A parent or guardian sets up a free payout account (one time, about 2 minutes) during the parent consent process. Your gig pay flows through that account automatically — there's no cost to your parent and nothing extra for you to set up.
• Taxes: Gig pay is taxable income. We are not tax advisors and cannot provide tax advice — please talk to a parent or a tax professional about your specific situation.
• If a payment doesn't go through as expected, report it to us immediately and we will investigate.

Pricing & Payouts — Quick FAQ

• Do students ever pay a fee? No. Student accounts and gig payouts are always free.
• Why does the listed pay rate look lower than what the business is charged? It doesn't work that way — the number on the listing is what you actually get. The business's total payment is calculated to cover that number plus processing and our fee, not the other way around.
• What happens if a gig is disputed? The payment stays held until we review it. If it's found to be a no-show or an unsafe/misrepresented gig, the business gets a full refund. Either party can still leave a rating.
• What's the parent payout account? Because payment processors don't allow minors to hold payout accounts independently, your parent sets one up (free, ~2 minutes) during the consent process. It only receives your gig pay — nothing else runs through it.

Reporting Violations

If you experience a safety issue, payment dispute, or any violation of these guidelines contact us immediately:

• Email: support@studentgighub.com — include "SAFETY" in the subject line
• In an emergency, always call 911 first.