By using ArchHive ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. The Platform provides a digital marketplace for architecture students to buy and sell project files, and a secure Escrow-based freelance hiring system for tutoring and site analysis services.
When a student hires a tutor or site scout, funds are held in a secure Escrow wallet managed by the Platform. Funds are released to the service provider only upon the student's approval of delivered work, or upon completion of agreed milestones. The Platform charges a 15% service fee on tutor/freelancer Escrow transactions. In the event of a dispute, the Platform Admin reserves the right to mediate and determine fund allocation.
Sellers retain full intellectual property rights to their uploaded work. By listing a project, sellers grant ArchHive a non-exclusive license to display and distribute the files to paying buyers. Buyers receive a personal-use license and may not redistribute purchased files. The Platform takes a 30% commission on all standard digital download sales (reduced to 20% for Pro Growth members and 15% for Premium members). Browsing and unlocking full listings are 100% free for all registered accounts.
Disclaimer of Liability: ArchHive scans direct uploads but does not warrant that files are free of viruses or malware. The Platform is not liable for data loss, corrupted files, or intellectual property disputes arising from user-uploaded content.
All tutors and site scouts must pass a manual verification process by the Platform Admin before offering services. The Platform reserves the right to reject or revoke verification status at any time.
Either party in an Escrow contract may open a dispute. Upon dispute, remaining funds in the Escrow are frozen. The Platform Admin will review all available evidence (chat logs, delivered files, milestone status) and issue a binding resolution within 7 business days.
Users may delete their accounts at any time via Settings. Upon deletion, all personal data is permanently removed. Active Escrow contracts must be completed or resolved before account deletion. The Platform reserves the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms.
ArchHive provides secure internal hosting for all project files. The storage limits and allowances are determined by membership tier:
ArchHive reserves the right to delete or freeze hosted files if storage limits are exceeded or if a Premium subscription expires without renewal.
Last updated: February 2026. For questions, contact us at our contact page.