Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to VHire. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the VHire platform, including our website at vhire.com, app.vhire.com, and all related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Eligibility

To use our Service, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials

By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

You may create an account using:

• Email and password
• Google OAuth authentication

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Ensuring your password meets security requirements

3.3 Account Types

We offer two types of accounts:

• Candidate Accounts: For job seekers and professionals
• Employer Accounts: For companies and recruiters

4. User Conduct

When using our Service, you agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Upload false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Scrape, crawl, or data mine our platform
• Use automated systems or bots without permission
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Share your account with others
• Use the Service for any illegal purpose

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you submit to the Service, including:

• Resumes and CVs
• Profile information
• Assessment responses
• Messages and communications

5.2 License Grant

By submitting content, you grant VHire a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Store, process, and display your content
• Match you with relevant opportunities
• Share your profile with employers (with your consent)
• Improve our services and algorithms

5.3 Content Standards

All content must:

• Be accurate and truthful
• Not violate any third-party rights
• Not contain offensive or inappropriate material
• Comply with applicable laws

6. Assessments and Evaluations

6.1 Assessment Integrity

When taking assessments, you agree to:

• Complete assessments independently without assistance
• Not share assessment questions or answers
• Not use unauthorized resources or tools
• Allow proctoring when required
• Provide honest and original responses

6.2 Proctoring

Some assessments may include proctoring features such as:

• Webcam monitoring
• Screen recording
• Tab switching detection
• Keystroke analysis

By participating in proctored assessments, you consent to these monitoring activities.

6.3 Results

Assessment results are provided for informational purposes. We do not guarantee employment or specific outcomes based on assessment performance.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Rights

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

7.2 Trademarks

VHire, the VHire logo, and other marks are trademarks of VHire. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

7.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of our Service
• Reverse engineer or decompile our software
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices
• Use our intellectual property without permission

8. Payment Terms

Some features of the Service may require payment. If you purchase a paid service:

• You agree to pay all fees as described
• Fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
• We may change pricing with notice
• You authorize us to charge your payment method
• You are responsible for all taxes

9. Termination

9.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature.

9.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent activity
• Provide false information
• Harm other users or our platform
• Fail to pay required fees

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. We may delete your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

We do not guarantee employment, job placements, or specific outcomes from using our Service.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VHIRE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from use or inability to use the Service
• Actions of third parties
• Unauthorized access to your data

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, or $100, whichever is greater.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless VHire and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another
• Your content or conduct

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at [email protected].

13.2 Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that disputes will be resolved on an individual basis and not as part of a class action.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

14.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and VHire.

14.4 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

14.5 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.

15. Contact Information

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