General terms and conditions WorkNode PRO
Version 1.1 - Published 2025-11-12
§ 1 Application and scope
1.1
These general terms and conditions (the "Terms") regulate the use of the Worknode PRO service, which is provided by Worknode Freelance AB, reg. no. 559156-1294 ("Worknode").
1.2
Worknode PRO is a subscription service for self-employment that allows private individuals to invoice clients without their own company, with a continuous intermittent employment (provided that the conditions for being covered by Worknode's collective agreement are met, otherwise the same conditions apply as for the WorkNode Flex service) at Worknode during the validity of the subscription.
1.3
The terms and conditions apply only to the Worknode PRO service. Separate general terms and conditions apply to the use of Worknode Flex, which relates to self-employment per assignment.
1.4
By registering an account, selecting a subscription and agreeing to these Terms, the User ("Self-Employed Person") confirms that he/she has read, understood and accepted the Terms, Worknode's privacy policy, price list and information about insurance.
§ 2 Definition of Worknode PRO
2.1
Worknode PRO is a subscription-based system for self-employment where the self-employed person takes out a subscription for 3, 6 or 12 months.
2.2
During the subscription, the Self-Employed is employed by WorkNode, in an Intermittent Employment, and can invoice one or more clients through his Worknode PRO account unlimited during the subscription period.
2.3
Subscriptions are automatically renewed for the same period unless terminated at least 30 days before the end of the period. Termination is made by canceling the subscription in the platform, or by notifying the termination of the service in writing to support@worknode.se.
2.4
Worknode PRO includes the same administrative and labor law functions as Worknode Flex, but with subscription benefits such as collective bargaining agreement affiliation (upon pre-registration), extended insurance coverage, and the possibility of ongoing invoicing and support at a fixed price.
§ 3 Employment and assignments
3.1
The Self-Employed Person is employed by Worknode within the framework of the Worknode PRO service by activating the subscription and Worknode confirming the employment. To be covered by Woknode's collective agreement with Swedish Employees, pre-notification of assignments is required according to published conditions. Pre-registration is done via https://www.worknode.se/foranmalan
3.2
The employment is ongoing during the validity of the subscription and constitutes an intermittent employment with a fixed-term commitment according to the period chosen by the Self-employed person when placing the order (3, 6 or 12 months).
3.3
When registering assignments, the same principles apply as in Worknode Flex - Worknode acts as an employer and is responsible for salary, tax and social security contributions, while the self-employed person is responsible for planning and performing the work.
3.4
Each assignment within Worknode PRO must be pre-registered in the system before work commences. Assignments that are not registered or approved risk not being covered by insurance, sick pay or other rights under these terms and conditions.
3.5
The Worknode is responsible for administration, payroll, insurance and reporting to the authorities. The Self-Employed Person is responsible for the performance, quality and results of the assignment.
3.6
If the Self-Employed Person breaches the law, these Terms and Conditions or Worknode's policies, Worknode has the right to suspend the assignment or terminate the employment with immediate effect.
§ 4 Tasks, performance and responsibilities
4.1
The Self-Employed Person shall perform his/her duties with professional skill, professional treatment and in accordance with the client's instructions and applicable laws and regulations.
4.2
The customer is responsible for ensuring that the work environment is safe and meets the requirements of the Work Environment Act (AML), the Working Hours Act (ATL ) and the Discrimination Act. The Self-employed person must follow Worknode's work environment policy and report deficiencies or incidents to both Worknode and the customer.
4.3
If the assignment requires a special license, certificate or permit, the Self-employed person is obliged to ensure this before the assignment begins.
4.4
The Self-Employed Person is obliged to notify Worknode of any changes in the scope of the assignment, conditions or customer information.
4.5
The work within Worknode PRO shall be performed in accordance with the applicable collective agreement if the Self-employed person has chosen to be covered under § 8.
§ 5 Payment, binding period and right of withdrawal
5.1
Worknode PRO is a subscription service with a binding period of 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on the option the Self-Employed Person chooses when ordering.
5.2
The subscription is automatically renewed with the same binding period if it is not terminated at least 30 days before the end of the current period. Termination is done by canceling the subscription in the platform, or by notifying support@worknode.se in writing that the service is to be terminated.
5.3
By default, the Worknode PRO fee will be deducted from the Self-Employed's available invoiced amount with Worknode. If sufficient funds are not available, the subscription fee will be debited from the payment card provided by the Self-employed person. In case of card debit, 25% VAT will be added.
5.4
It is the Self-Employed Person's responsibility to ensure that a valid card is linked to the account and that sufficient funds are available to make payment.
5.5
No refund will be made in the event of early termination during the lock-in period.
5.6
If payment cannot be made in accordance with clause 5.3, Worknode has the right to suspend the account until the debt is settled. Outstanding fees can be collected according to applicable law.
5.7 Right of withdrawal
Private individuals who subscribe to Worknode PRO have the right to withdraw from the agreement within 14 days from the order date according to the Distance Contracts Act (2005:59).
To exercise the right of withdrawal, the Self-employed person must notify Worknode by e-mail to support@worknode.se before the service is taken into use.
If Worknode PRO has begun to be used (e.g. through invoicing or salary) during the withdrawal period, the service is considered to have begun and the right of withdrawal ceases.
§ 6 Invoicing, Salary and remuneration
6.1
The Self-employed person is entitled to a salary corresponding to the amount invoiced and paid by the customer, after deduction of Worknode's fee, taxes, social security contributions and any additional services according to the current price list.
6.2
Payment is normally made within one banking day after the customer's payment is received by Worknode. Wage payment is made to the bank account specified by the Self-employed person in their Worknode PRO account.
6.3
If the Self-employed person is covered by the collective agreement in accordance with § 8, the salary provisions, holiday conditions and supplements specified in the collective agreement between Worknode Freelance AB and Sveriges Medarbetare also apply.
6.4
Any expenses incurred by the Self-employed person on behalf of the assignment may be reimbursed by Worknode PRO if they are reasonable, necessary and supported by valid receipts. Expenses must be approved by Worknode before reimbursement.
6.5
Worknode PRO does not guarantee a certain level of pay or volume of work. Compensation is always based on the actual assignments registered and paid.
6.6
After completion of the assignment, the Self-employed person creates an invoice that is sent to the customer and is also available in the Worknode PRO account.
If the customer does not pay on time, Worknode sends a reminder flow: notice +2 days, reminder invoice +7 days (reminder fee SEK 60 + penalty interest), additional reminder +15 days (fee SEK 180, a total of SEK 240 in reminder fees). Upon request, the claims process can be paused via support@worknode.se before fees are applied.
If reminder fees are not paid by the invoice recipient, the corresponding amount may be deducted from the self-employed person's salary payment.
If the wrong VAT rate has been used, Worknode is entitled to adjust to the correct level. In case of uncertainty, the Self-Employed Person is contacted.
§ 7 Insurance and security
7.1
During employment with Worknode PRO, the Self-Employed Person is covered by Worknode's basic insurance coverage. This normally includes:
Accident insurance (TFA),
liability insurance, and
Group life insurance (TGL-like cover).
More information is available on the Worknode website.
7.2
The insurances only apply to assignments that are pre-notified and registered in Worknode PRO and carried out within the agreed period. Work that is not registered or is carried out outside the approved scope of the assignment is not covered.
7.3
If the Self-employed person is covered by the collective agreement in accordance with § 8, in addition to the basic coverage, insurance under the agreement also applies, including
occupational group life insurance (TGL), and
Employment injury protection insurance (TFA).
7.4
Worknode is the policyholder and provides the insurance in cooperation with insurance companies and collective bargaining partners. The current insurance conditions are available on the Worknode website.
7.5
The Self-Employed Person is obliged to comply with safety regulations and to report all injuries, accidents or incidents to Worknode immediately, as well as to assist in any claim settlement.
7.6
The insurance cover does not apply to work that falls outside the scope of approved assignments, is carried out in own business activity or in areas that Worknode's insurance explicitly excludes. These include assignments that:
- require special permits/registration (e.g. road transport, SWEDAC/accredited activities),
- require special professional competence/certificates (e.g. electrical and gas installation),
- where special liability insurance is required by law (e.g. auditing, insurance/property agency), e.g. auditing, insurance/real estate brokerage),
- health care provided by licensed personnel,
- activities covered by ABK 09 or other contractual insurances,
- activities which by their nature are continuous (e.g. manufacturing), - management of a companye.g. manufacturing),
- management assignments with liability under association law, or
- assignments where the contract sum exceeds 10% of annual turnover, however, a maximum of SEK 2,000,000.
In cases where Worknode's insurance does not cover, additional insurance can in some cases be provided upon request to hello@worknode.se before the assignment begins.
§ 8 Possibility of being covered by the collective agreement
8.1
The Self-employed person has the opportunity to pre-notify their assignments according to Worknode's rules and will then be covered by the current Collective Agreement for Swedish Employees - Worknode. https://www.worknode.se/foranmalan
8.2
Pre-registration is done by the self-employed person filling in and submitting a special form https://www.worknode.se/foranmalan
8.3
Once Worknode has confirmed the notification, the self-employed person is covered by the collective agreement, which means that
conditions on pay, working time, vacation, sick pay and notice period are regulated by the agreement,
insurance under § 7.3 (TGL and TFA) applies, and
any disputes will be interpreted in accordance with the agreement and its terms.
8.4
If no prior notification has been made, only these General Terms and Conditions (corresponding to Worknode Flex) apply and the Self-employed person is not covered by the collective agreement or its associated insurance.
8.5
The collective agreement only applies during the period that the Worknode PRO subscription is active and requires that the self-employed person has a valid membership of Worknode PRO. WorkNode registers all those who pre-notify their assignment and are thus covered by the collective agreement as members of Svenska Medarbetare. Membership is free, Svenska Medarbetare is a trade union organization for Freelancers whose sole purpose is to collect collective agreements.
§ 9 Sick pay, absence and compensation rules
9.1
The Self-employed person is entitled to sick pay in accordance with applicable law and/or Worknode's collective agreement with Swedish employees (the Sick Pay Act, 1991:1047) for the days when a registered assignment or an active period of employment is ongoing.
9.2
Entitlement to sick pay requires that:
the self-employed person has notified the assignment in advance,
the sick leave was reported to both the client and Worknode on the same day, and
medical certificates are presented from the first day of illness according to Worknode's procedures.
9.3
Worknode applies a qualifying day, after which sick pay is paid at 80% of the average income during the assignment.
9.4
In the event of prolonged illness (over 14 days), the Social Insurance Agency takes over responsibility for compensation.
9.5
If the self-employed person is covered by the collective agreement, the special sick pay conditions set out there apply.
9.6
Full sick pay rules and processing/notification is done via the Worknode sick pay form, available on the Worknode website. https://www.worknode.se/sjuklon
§ 10 Complaints and liability
10.1
The Self-employed person is responsible to the Customer for any errors or deficiencies in the assignment performed. The self-employed person shall, after a complaint from the customer, remedy the reported error or deficiency within a reasonable time, if practically possible.
10.2
Worknode is only responsible to the Client and the Self-Employed Person for the administrative obligations expressly set out in these terms and conditions, such as salary payment, insurance management, tax payment and invoicing.
10.3
Worknode is not responsible for the performance, quality, results or any disputes between the Customer and the Self-employed person.
10.4
Worknode is not liable for indirect damages such as loss of profit, loss of assignment, interruption of business or similar consequential damages.
10.5
Worknode's total liability to the Self-employed person is in all cases limited to 0.5 price base amounts in accordance with the Swedish National Insurance Act (1962:381) for the calendar year in which the damage occurs, unless otherwise provided by mandatory law.
10.6
If the Self-employed person causes damage to Worknode or a third party through negligence or breach of these terms and conditions, the Self-employed person is obliged to compensate Worknode for the damage or costs incurred.
§ 11 Confidentiality and intellectual property rights
11.1
The Self-employed person may not, without Worknode's written consent, disclose, disseminate or use information about Worknode, the Client or their activities that can be considered to be of a confidential nature. Confidentiality also applies after the termination of the assignment or employment.
11.2
Any documentation, data, templates, systems or materials provided by Worknode in the context of the Worknode PRO remain the property of Worknode.
11.3
Results arising from the Self-employed person's work belong to the Customer, unless otherwise agreed between the parties.
11.4
The Self-Employed Person is responsible for ensuring that the work result does not infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties.
§ Section 12 Processing of personal data
12.1
Worknode is the data controller for the processing of personal data that takes place within the framework of Worknode PRO. The processing is carried out in accordance with the Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679, GDPR) and applicable Swedish law.
12.2
Worknode processes personal data in order to be able to provide the service, fulfill employer responsibilities, handle salary payments, taxes, insurance and customer relations, and to comply with legal obligations.
12.3
Personal data may be shared with partners such as authorities, insurance companies, banks and system providers, to the extent necessary to fulfill Worknode's obligations.
12.4
For more information, see Worknode's privacy policy at www.worknode.sewhich forms an integral part of these Terms.
§ 13 Termination and termination
13.1
The Worknode PRO subscription can be canceled by the Self-Employed via the Worknode Customer Service or via the Worknode PRO account. Termination must be made no later than 30 days before the end of the binding period to avoid automatic renewal.
13.3
In the event of early termination during the subscription period, no refund of the subscription fee will be made, and Worknode is entitled to charge the remaining part of the period.
13.4
Worknode has the right to immediately terminate the subscription and employment if the Self-Employed Person:
violates these conditions,
provides false information,
acting recklessly or illegally,
misuses the service; or
using Worknode PRO for unauthorized purposes.
13.5
In the event of termination or resignation, Worknode will continue to handle any outstanding payroll, tax and insurance matters as required by law, but the service will be closed to new assignments.
§ 14 Changes to conditions
14.1
Worknode reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions. Amendments will be published on www.worknode.se and will apply from the date indicated.
14.2
If the change is substantial and affects the rights of the Self-Employed Person, the Self-Employed Person shall be informed at least 30 days before the entry into force by e-mail or message in Worknode PRO.
14.3
If the Self-Employed Person does not accept the change, the subscription may be terminated with immediate effect before the new conditions enter into force.
14.4
Minor editorial or clarification changes may be made without specific notice.
§ Section 15 Applicable law and dispute resolution
15.1
These Terms are governed by Swedish law.
15.2
Disputes between the Self-Employed Person and Worknode shall primarily be resolved through dialog and negotiation.
15.3
If the parties do not reach an agreement, the dispute may be settled by a Swedish general court, with Stockholm District Court as the first instance.
15.4
If the self-employed person is a consumer, he or she has the right to turn to the General Complaints Board (ARN). Worknode follows ARN's decision.
15.5
All communication concerning the Agreement and its application shall be in Swedish.