Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Your use of the Service constitutes your acceptance of these Terms. You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations in connection with your use of the Service.

These Terms may be supplemented by additional terms, policies, guidelines, or rules that apply to specific features or services. All such additional terms are incorporated by reference into these Terms.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 16 years of age to use this Service. If you are under 18 years of age, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the Service. By accessing Hyriki, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements.

2.2 Legal Capacity

You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2.3 Prohibited Users

You may not use the Service if you have been previously banned or if your account has been terminated for violating these Terms or applicable laws.

3. User Accounts and Security

3.1 Account Information

When creating an account, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information. You agree to promptly update your account information to maintain its accuracy. Providing false, misleading, or outdated information may result in immediate termination of your account.

3.2 Account Security

You are solely responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your password and login credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Restricting access to your account
• Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized access or security breach

We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.

3.3 One Account Per User

Each user may maintain only one active account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions or manipulate the Service is strictly prohibited and may result in termination of all accounts.

4. User Content and Licensing

4.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to content you submit, post, or upload to the Service ("User Content"), including but not limited to resumes, cover letters, job postings, company profiles, assessments, messages, and other materials.

4.2 License Grant

By uploading User Content, you grant Hyriki a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with operating and improving the Service. This license continues even after you stop using the Service for content that has been shared with other users.

4.3 Content Responsibilities

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit your User Content
• Your User Content does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
• Your User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws
• Your User Content does not contain viruses, malware, or other harmful code

4.4 Content Monitoring

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, review, or remove User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We do not endorse any User Content or opinions expressed by users.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

5.1 Technical Restrictions

• Attempting to interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the integrity or security of the Service
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any part of the Service
• Using automated scripts, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to access or extract data
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or networks
• Circumventing any security features or access controls
• Introducing viruses, malware, or other malicious code

5.2 Content Restrictions

• Uploading content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Posting discriminatory content based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics
• Sharing false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Infringing on intellectual property rights of others
• Violating privacy or publicity rights
• Posting spam, advertisements, or unsolicited promotional material

5.3 Conduct Restrictions

• Impersonating any person, organization, or entity
• Misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or organization
• Harassing, stalking, or threatening other users
• Collecting or harvesting personal information of other users
• Using the Service for any illegal purpose or to facilitate illegal activities
• Attempting to manipulate hiring decisions through fraudulent means

6. Services for Employers and Candidates

6.1 Hiring Tools and Decision Support

Hyriki provides tools for job posting, candidate assessments, applicant tracking, screening, and hiring decision support. These tools are designed to assist in the recruitment process but do not replace human judgment, evaluation, or decision-making.

6.2 Employer Responsibilities

Employers are solely responsible for:

• All hiring decisions made using the platform
• Compliance with employment laws, anti-discrimination laws, and fair hiring practices
• Verifying candidate qualifications, credentials, and references
• Ensuring job postings are accurate, lawful, and non-discriminatory
• Handling candidate data in accordance with applicable privacy laws

6.3 Candidate Responsibilities

Candidates are solely responsible for:

• Accuracy and truthfulness of information provided in applications and profiles
• Obtaining necessary permissions before providing references or third-party information
• Evaluating job opportunities and making informed decisions
• Direct communication and negotiation with prospective employers

6.4 No Employment Relationship

Hyriki is a platform that facilitates connections between employers and candidates. We are not a party to any employment relationship, contract, or agreement between users. We do not employ, recommend, endorse, or guarantee any candidate or employer.

7. Payments and Billing

7.1 Pricing and Plans

Certain features of the Service may require payment. Pricing for paid plans is displayed on our website and is subject to change with reasonable notice. By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to pay all applicable fees according to the pricing and billing terms in effect at the time.

7.2 Billing and Payment Methods

You authorize us to charge your provided payment method for all fees. You are responsible for providing current, complete, and accurate billing information. If payment fails, we may suspend or terminate your access to paid features.

7.3 Automatic Renewal

Subscription plans automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

7.4 Refunds

All payments are final and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law or explicitly stated in our refund policy. We do not provide refunds for partial subscription periods or unused services.

7.5 Taxes

You are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or government charges. If we are required to collect or pay taxes, they will be charged to your payment method.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Hyriki's Intellectual Property

The Service, including all software, algorithms, designs, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and the overall'look and feel' of the Service, is owned by Hyriki and protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include any right to:

• Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit the Service
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Use the Service to develop competing products or services
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels

8.3 Trademarks

'Hyriki' and associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hyriki. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

8.4 Copyright Infringement

If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us at legal@hyriki.com with a detailed description of the alleged infringement.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may integrate with or contain links to third-party websites, applications, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by Hyriki. Examples include email providers, payment processors, analytics services, identity verification tools, and social media platforms.

We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not liable for any harm or damages related to your use of third-party services.

You acknowledge that different terms and privacy policies may apply to your use of third-party services, and you agree to review them before use.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

11. Termination and Suspension

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account closure feature in your settings. Upon termination, your right to access and use the Service will immediately cease.

11.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms or our policies
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Failure to pay applicable fees
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Technical or security concerns
• Discontinuation of the Service

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• All licenses granted to you will immediately terminate
• You must cease all use of the Service
• We may delete your account and User Content
• No refunds will be provided for unused subscription periods unless required by law
• Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect

12. Disclaimers and Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hyriki disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of content
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties that defects will be corrected
• Warranties regarding the quality or suitability of hiring decisions made using the Service
• Warranties regarding the qualifications, credentials, or conduct of users

We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of content provided through the Service or third-party services. You use the Service at your own risk.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HYRIKI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE.

This limitation applies to damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the Service
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Hiring decisions made using the Service
• Conduct or content of other users
• Third-party services or content
• Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in content
• Service interruptions or security breaches

In no event shall Hyriki's total liability to you for all claims exceed the greater of $100 USD or the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hyriki, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law
• Your User Content or any content you submit
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your hiring decisions or employment practices
• Any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, at your expense.

15. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal claim, you agree to first contact us at legal@hyriki.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations for at least 30 days.

15.2 Binding Arbitration

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the applicable arbitration authority in your jurisdiction.

15.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and Hyriki individually. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

15.4 Exceptions

Either party may seek equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or confidential information.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction], and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

17. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the 'Last updated' date at the top of this page
• Notify you via email to the address associated with your account
• Display a prominent notice on the Service
• Require your acceptance if changes materially affect your rights

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Service.

18. General Provisions

18.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms you agree to, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hyriki regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

18.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

18.3 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms to any affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

18.4 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

18.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, government actions, natural disasters, or network outages.

18.6 Survival

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to: ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, limitations of liability, dispute resolution, and general provisions.

18.7 Language

These Terms may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the English version shall prevail.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact us: