Terms & Conditions

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Cognito Hire ("we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access or use our service.

Description of Service

Cognito Hire is a job board platform that connects job seekers with employers. Our service provides:

• Job search and application functionality
• Profile creation and management for job seekers
• Job posting capabilities for employers
• Career resources and blog content
• Communication tools between job seekers and employers

User Accounts

Account Registration

To use certain features of our service, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password
• Update your information as necessary to keep it accurate
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any other reason we deem appropriate.

User Conduct

When using our service, you agree not to:

• Use the service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Transmit any content that is offensive, harmful, or violates the rights of others
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from our service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our service
• Post duplicate job listings or spam content

Content and Intellectual Property

User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to our service, including resumes, profiles, and job postings. However, by submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with our service.

Our Content

The service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Cognito Hire and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Job Applications and Employment

Please note that:

• We are not an employment agency and do not guarantee job placement
• We do not screen or verify employers or job postings
• Employment decisions are made solely by employers
• We are not responsible for the content of job postings or employer communications
• Users should exercise caution when sharing personal information with employers

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaim all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Cognito Hire, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the service.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Cognito Hire and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from your use of and access to the service or your violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved in the courts of California.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our service and supersede any prior agreements.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use our service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: