- Introduction
These Terms and Conditions (the “Agreement“) govern the relationship between 2nd Careers Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our“) and the Employers (“Employer” or “you“) who utilize our platform for job postings, recruitment activities, and related services. By registering as a Employer and using our platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, you must discontinue using the platform immediately.
- Eligibility and Conduct
Employers must have a valid business license and authorization to recruit on behalf of their clients. You must have to share the license during the account registration. You represent and warrant that you have the authority to enter into this Agreement and fulfill your obligations hereunder. You agree to conduct yourself in a professional manner, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations. You must not post any misleading, false, or fraudulent job listings or Multi Level Marketing (MLM) Jobs or engage in any unethical recruitment practices.
- Employer Account
- To access the platform’s services, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary.
- When you create an account with 2nd Career, we may require you to verify your identity via email. No third-party service providers are involved in this verification process, and we do not collect or process any biometric information or biometric identifiers. Company.
- When you access or use the Site in your capacity as an employee or other representative of an Employer, or if you create an account on behalf of an Employer, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind the Employer to this Agreement. When you create an account on behalf of an Employer, the account belongs to the Employer, and you acknowledge that any and all information that you provide to the Company through the account, such as the actions you take and when you take them, will be visible to the Employer. As part of this account, you may have an individual profile (“Employer Profile”). Your Employer Profile consists of information you provide on the Site in the “Account Settings” and “Employer Settings” section of the account.
- As an Employer, your account is for business use and not for personal use. The Company is not responsible for and disclaims all liability if your email is used improperly or falsely by a third party. By registering, you agree to receive mandatory email updates regarding account activity to your account. If you attempt to send an email from a name or email address that is not true, accurate, current or complete, we reserve the right to drop such email, and attempting to send such email is a violation of our terms. Employer may request the Company to disable the account at any time by contacting us. Please note that Company may be required to preserve business records pertaining to that account to comply with its obligations under law. Alternatively, if an Employer agent wishes to access or delete their Personal Data held by Company, they should follow the steps listed in the Privacy Policy of the Company.
- Recruitment Posts
- The job services offered by 2nd Career are designed to assist employers in reaching high-quality candidates for job opportunities. As an employer utilizing the platform, you assume full responsibility for all job postings and related content submitted via the 2nd Career platform, collectively referred to as “Postings.” This includes all job descriptions, links, and properties that Postings may direct users to. Additionally, 2nd Career offers a sponsored option for enhanced visibility of your Postings for an additional fee, with placement determined by the availability of platform inventory. You are accountable for all actions taken through your account, including purchases, and if acting on behalf of a business, you agree that 2nd Career may share information regarding your account activities with that business.
- Each Posting must relate to a single job opportunity, and it is mandatory to disclose any non-traditional work conditions or compensation. You agree not to engage in or authorize third parties to misrepresent job opportunities or the hiring company, solicit payments for employment, or post business opportunities requiring the recruitment of others. Furthermore, you must not share candidate information without consent, engage in spam or harassment, violate employment or discrimination laws, or create or share Postings containing malware or engage in fraudulent activities. 2nd Career reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate any job services or access to the platform, including the removal of any Postings at its discretion.
- Job Matching and Screening Tools
Company provides job matching tools that help identify potential candidates based on the criteria set forth in your job listings. Company does not guarantee the accuracy or success of these matching tools. The platform may offer screening tools such as automated assessments, background checks, and interview scheduling. Employers are responsible for evaluating and selecting candidates, and Company disclaims any liability for the performance or suitability of candidates.
- HR Management Tools
Company may offer HR management tools that assist in tracking candidate progress, managing interviews, and communicating with job applicants. These tools are provided “as-is,” and Company makes no warranties regarding their functionality or accuracy. You shall be responsible for ensuring that all candidate data collected through the platform is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
- Campaigning Tools
Company may offer tools for running recruitment campaigns, including job advertisements, email marketing, and social media promotions. You are responsible for the content and targeting of these campaigns. You must ensure that all recruitment campaigns comply with applicable advertising and privacy laws. Company reserves the right to suspend campaigns that violate these terms.
- Communications through the site
- The Company may send notifications related to your activity or the activity of Professionals via the platform, email, or app. These notifications are provided as a courtesy and should not be relied upon exclusively. For example, if you need to schedule an interview, it is your responsibility to follow up directly with the job seeker.
- When using the Company’s messaging services, you understand that:
- Messaging: Communications facilitated through Company’s messaging system or third-party providers are intended solely for hiring purposes. Company may enable or disable these services at its discretion, and technical issues with third-party services may cause delays.
- Contact Information: Company may mask or substitute contact details with an alias. You agree to accept contact from masked information and understand that Company is not liable for how job seekers use the provided contact information once shared.
- Message Handling: Messages sent via Company’s platform may be processed, reviewed, and stored for purposes such as quality control and data analysis. Company may group or display messages differently based on platform functionality.
- For any promotional services like Text to Apply or Scan to Apply:
- Service Use: You acknowledge that these services are available only for sponsored job ads and agree to comply with any related requirements. Company may modify or terminate these services at its discretion without prior notice.
- Sign Content: You are responsible for the content and placement of any promotional materials, ensuring they do not infringe on third-party rights or violate existing contracts. Use of Company’s trademarks in materials must adhere to Company’s guidelines.
- You may cancel these services at any time by removing promotional materials and notifying Company’s representative. During the cancellation process, you may continue to receive communications related to the service.
- Data and Security: Any information shared or data transmitted during virtual interviews, including audio/video content and interview questions, is not protected by Company. We are not responsible for securing or protecting this data, nor do we guarantee the availability or retention of recordings. Company assumes no liability for the misuse of data or any issues arising from virtual interviews.
- Invitations: Upon request, Company may extend invitations to additional representatives at your company for virtual interviews. We will use the email addresses provided but are not liable for inaccuracies or the conduct of your representatives. You confirm you have the authority to bind these representatives to Company’s terms.
- Recordings: If you choose to record virtual interviews, you must obtain all necessary consent from participants and comply with applicable laws regarding recording. Company is not obligated to store or retain these recordings. You agree to indemnify Company against any claims related to the recording of virtual interviews.
- Virtual Evaluations: Recordings and information obtained through virtual evaluations must be used solely for internal hiring purposes. These evaluations should not be used for illegal, discriminatory, or fraudulent purposes. You are responsible for creating interview questions and managing the evaluation process. Company will only submit evaluations when candidates approve their submission. Video recordings and transcripts will be retained for one year and then permanently deleted. You are responsible for compliance with any record retention requirements and ensuring that those with whom you share evaluation content have permission to view it.
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Employer Content: As an Employer, you retain ownership of any and all content that you create, submit, or otherwise provide to the Company Platform, including but not limited to job postings, company profiles, assessments, candidate communications, and any related materials (“Employer Content”). However, by submitting or providing such content to the Company Platform, you grant Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, license to use, publicly display, your Employer Content in connection with the operation, promotion, and improvement of the Platform.
- Company Content: All content, materials, and intellectual property created, owned, or provided by Company, including but not limited to the Platform’s design, software, text, graphics, logos, trademarks, videos, and all other elements of the Platform (“Company Content”), are and shall remain the exclusive property of Company or its licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Company Content solely for the purpose of providing your recruiting services on the Platform, subject to these Terms and Conditions.
- You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to grant the license to the Employer Content and Employer Marks to Company as outlined in these Terms and Conditions.
- Infringement Claims:
- Employer Responsibility: You represent and warrant that your Employer Content does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Company, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, costs, or expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or related to any claim that your Employer Content infringes or violates any third-party intellectual property rights.
- Notification of Infringement: If Company receives any notice or claim alleging that your Employer Content infringes upon any third-party intellectual property rights, Company may, in its sole discretion, remove or disable access to the infringing content, suspend or terminate your access to the Platform, and take any other action deemed necessary to mitigate potential liability.
- Use of Company Intellectual Property:
- You acknowledge and agree that you shall not use, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any Company Content or intellectual property, including trademarks, service marks, logos, or copyrighted materials, without the express prior written consent of Company, except as expressly permitted under these Terms and Conditions.
- Any unauthorized use of Company’s intellectual property constitutes a violation of these Terms and Conditions and may result in the termination of your account, as well as potential legal action.
- execute any documents necessary to effectuate such assignment.
- Third-Party Intellectual Property:
- If your Content includes any third-party materials, you represent and warrant that you have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to use such materials and to grant Company the rights to use them as described herein. You agree to provide Company with evidence of such rights, licenses, or permissions upon request.
- Confidentiality and Proprietary Information:
- You agree to treat as confidential and not to disclose or use any information, documents, or materials obtained from Company or through your access to the Platform that is marked as confidential or is reasonably understood to be confidential, except as required to fulfilyour obligations under these Terms and Conditions or as required by law.
- The provisions of this Intellectual Property Rights clause shall survive the termination or expiration of these Terms and Conditions and shall continue to bind you and Company with respect to any use or ownership of intellectual property that arises from your use of the Platform.
- Adherence to Additional Terms
- General Terms and Conditions: By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, you acknowledge and agree that you are also bound by the General Terms and Conditions as provided in the platform applicable to all users of the Company Platform. These General Terms and Conditions are incorporated by reference and form an integral part of this agreement.
- Privacy Policy: You further acknowledge that you have read and understood the Company Privacy Policy, which governs the collection, use, and protection of your personal information. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy, which is also incorporated by reference into these Terms and Conditions.
- Additional Conditions: In addition to the General Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, you agree to comply with any additional terms and conditions or policies that may be provided by Company from time to time. This includes, but is not limited to, specific terms related to individual services, features, or promotions offered by Company. Such additional terms and conditions will be provided to you as applicable and are considered part of this agreement.
- Updates and Modifications: Company reserves the right to update or modify the General Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and any additional conditions at its sole discretion. You will be notified of any significant changes, and your continued use of the Platform after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.