Welcome to Softpatch. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our platform, website, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Services. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using Softpatch, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

You must be at least 16 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

2. Account Registration and Security

2.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Services, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

2.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security. You may not share your account credentials or allow others to use your account.

3. User Roles and Responsibilities

3.1 For Job Seekers (Talent)

As a job seeker, you agree to:

• Provide truthful and accurate information about your qualifications, experience, and skills
• Not misrepresent your credentials or work history
• Respond professionally to recruiters and companies
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

3.2 For Recruiters and Companies

As a recruiter or company representative, you agree to:

• Post only legitimate job opportunities
• Not discriminate based on protected characteristics
• Comply with employment laws and regulations
• Handle candidate information confidentially and responsibly
• Not use the platform for unauthorized recruitment or spam

4. Prohibited Conduct

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

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Distribute spam, malware, or viruses
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Scrape, copy, or reverse engineer our Services
• Use automated tools to access our Services without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt our Services

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to our Services, including profiles, resumes, job postings, and communications ("Your Content"). By submitting Your Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display Your Content to provide and improve our Services.

5.2 Our Content

All content on our platform, including text, graphics, logos, software, and design elements ("Our Content"), is owned by Softpatch or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use Our Content without our prior written permission.

5.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about our Services, you grant us the right to use such feedback without any obligation to you.

6. Payment Terms

6.1 Subscription Plans

Certain features of our Services require paid subscriptions. By purchasing a subscription, you agree to pay the fees associated with your chosen plan. Subscription fees are billed in advance and are non-refundable except as required by law.

6.2 Automatic Renewal

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

6.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. We will provide advance notice of price changes for existing subscribers. Your continued use of our Services after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new price.

7. Termination

7.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings. Upon termination, your access to our Services will cease, but certain obligations under these Terms will survive.

7.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or any other reason we deem appropriate. We are not liable for any damages resulting from account termination.

8. Disclaimers and Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of our Services
• Warranties that our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

We do not guarantee that you will find employment or hire candidates through our Services. We are not responsible for the conduct of users or the accuracy of user-submitted content.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SOFTPATCH AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Loss of data or content
• Personal injury or property damage
• Service interruptions or security breaches

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to our Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Softpatch and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: (a) your use of our Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of third parties; or (d) Your Content.

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or our Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any disputes shall be brought on an individual basis only, and not as a class action, consolidated action, or representative action. You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our platform and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Softpatch regarding our Services and supersede any prior agreements.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice to you.

12.5 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or our right to enforce it in the future.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us: