These terms and conditions (“Agreement”) outline the general terms and conditions of your use of the www.thehirearc.com website (“Website” or “Service”) and any related products and services (collectively, “Services”). This Agreement is legally binding between you (“User”, “you,” or “your”) and The Hire Arc (“The Hire Arc,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of a business or another legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to this Agreement. If you do not have such authority, or if you do not agree with the terms of this Agreement, you must not accept this Agreement and may not access or use the Website and Services.
By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. You acknowledge that this Agreement constitutes a contract between you and The Hire Arc, even though it is electronic and not physically signed by you, and it governs your use of the Website and Services.
Accounts and Membership
To use The Hire Arc website and services, you must be at least 13 years old. By accessing our website and services and accepting this Agreement, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. If you create an account on The Hire Arc, you are responsible for safeguarding your account’s security and for all activities that occur under your account and any actions taken in relation to it.
We reserve the right to monitor and review new accounts before allowing access to our services. Providing false contact information in any form can result in your account being terminated. You must promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breaches. We are not liable for any acts or omissions by you, including any resulting damages.
We reserve the right to monitor and review new accounts before allowing access to our services. Providing false contact information in any form can result in your account being terminated. You must promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breaches. We are not liable for any acts or omissions by you, including any resulting damages.
Service and Profile Creation
The Hire Arc provides recruitment tools that assist companies in finding better candidates for their job roles. Companies can create profiles, search resumes, and connect with candidates. Candidates can also generate profiles and find the best companies for their career aspirations.
By creating a profile on The Hire Arc, either as a company or a candidate, you agree to provide accurate and truthful information. You are responsible for the content and accuracy of your profile and any materials you upload. Misrepresentation or false information may result in the termination of your account.
All users must comply with our guidelines and policies when using our services, including but not limited to respectful and lawful communication and interaction with other users. Any violation of these guidelines may result in account suspension or termination.
User Content
The Hire Arc does not claim ownership of any data, information, or material (collectively, “Content”) that you submit to the Website while using our Services. You retain full responsibility for the accuracy, quality, integrity, legality, reliability, and appropriateness of all submitted Content, as well as ensuring you have the necessary rights to use such Content.
We reserve the right to monitor and review the Content submitted through our Services. By submitting Content, you grant us permission to access, copy, distribute, store, transmit, reformat, display, and perform your Content as needed to provide our Services to you. We also reserve the right but are not obligated, to remove or refuse any Content that we believe violates our policies or is otherwise harmful or objectionable.
Furthermore, you grant us the right to edit, modify, publish, or distribute the Content you create or store in your user account for purposes related to providing our Services, including commercial use. You acknowledge that this use is necessary for us to deliver a high-quality service and enhance user experience.
Backups
The Hire Arc is not responsible for any Content stored on our Website. You bear full responsibility for maintaining backups of your Content. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage to your Content. Although we may, on rare occasions and without any obligation, be able to restore some or all of your data from our own backup systems, there is no guarantee that the specific data you need will be available or recoverable.
External Links
Our Website and Services may contain links to external resources, such as websites and mobile applications. These links are provided for your convenience only and do not signify our endorsement, approval, or affiliation with these external resources unless explicitly stated. We do not examine, evaluate, or guarantee the offerings, products, services, or content of any third-party sites. The Hire Arc is not responsible for the actions, products, services, or content of any linked third-party resources. We encourage you to review the legal terms and conditions, privacy policies, and other usage terms of any external resources you visit. Accessing external links is done at your own risk, and The Hire Arc disclaims any liability related to such access.
Forbidden Activities
When using The Hire Arc website and services, you must adhere to the following guidelines. You are strictly prohibited from:
- Illegal Conduct: Engaging in or promoting any activities that are illegal.
- Encouraging Unlawful Behavior: Persuading others to engage in illegal or unethical activities.
- Regulatory Violations: Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or governmental requirements at the international, federal, state, or local level.
- Intellectual Property Violations: Infringing upon our intellectual property rights or the rights of third parties.
- Harassment and Abuse: Engaging in behaviour that is harassing, abusive, harmful, defamatory, or discriminatory based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability.
- Providing False Information: Submitting inaccurate, deceptive, or misleading information.
- Distribution of Malicious Software: Uploading or spreading viruses, malware, or any harmful code that could damage or disrupt the functionality of the website, services, third-party products, or the Internet.
- Spam and Deceptive Practices: Participating in activities like spamming, phishing, pharming, pretexting, scraping, or crawling.
- Obscene or Immoral Activities: Using the platform for any obscene, indecent, or immoral purposes.
- Security Breaches: Attempting to bypass or interfere with the security features of the website, services, third-party products, or the Internet.
Intellectual Property Ownership
Intellectual Property Ownership The Hire Arc asserts full ownership of the Platform and Services, including all associated intellectual property rights. These rights are either owned by The Hire Arc or licensed to us.
In accordance with these terms, The Hire Arc grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to access and use the Platform and Services. This license is provided royalty-free and is subject to your adherence to these terms and any additional guidelines or instructions provided by The Hire Arc.
We value user feedback to improve our Platform and Services. If you provide suggestions, feedback, or bug reports (“Feedback”), you acknowledge and agree that The Hire Arc may use, modify, reproduce, distribute, and disclose such Feedback without any obligation to compensate you or obtain your consent, acknowledging the unrestricted use of your intellectual property rights.
Except as expressly stated in these terms, no provision herein grants you rights or licenses to The Hire Arc’s or any third party’s intellectual property.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Hire Arc, its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively referred to as “The Hire Arc Parties”), from and against any claims, demands, lawsuits, legal proceedings, losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to all damages, liabilities, settlements, costs, and attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your access to or use of The Hire Arc’s Services.
- Violation of these Terms of Use.
- Any infringement or violation of any rights of a third party by any user who accesses The Hire Arc’s Services through your account.
This indemnification obligation applies to all claims regardless of whether they arise under contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory. You agree to cooperate with The Hire Arc in defending any such claims. The Hire Arc reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to assist and cooperate with The Hire Arc in asserting any available defences.
Severability
Each provision and limitation within this Agreement shall be enforceable and applicable to the fullest extent permitted by law, ensuring compliance without rendering this Agreement illegal, invalid, or unenforceable. Should any provision or portion thereof be deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the parties agree that the remaining provisions or portions thereof shall continue to govern the subject matter herein. All such remaining provisions or portions shall remain valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permissible by law.
Jurisdiction, Governing Laws, and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of India and shall be interpreted and enforced accordingly. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the use of our recruitment services shall be exclusively resolved by the courts in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
In the event of any dispute or disagreement, the parties agree to pursue arbitration in Bangalore under the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted by a single arbitrator appointed by mutual agreement or, if no agreement is reached, by the court. The language used in the arbitration shall be English.
Confidentiality of the arbitration proceedings shall be maintained, and information disclosed during the arbitration shall be limited to those involved and necessary legal advisors unless disclosure is required by law. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on all parties.
Each party shall bear its own costs associated with the arbitration proceedings.
This clause ensures a fair and equitable resolution of disputes, respecting the laws of India and promoting efficient arbitration practices in Bangalore.
Modifications and Updates
The Hire Arc reserves the right to revise or amend this Agreement and its terms concerning the use of our website and services at our discretion. Any changes will be indicated by an updated date at the bottom of this page. Additionally, we may notify you through the contact information you have provided or through other means deemed appropriate by us.
Revised versions of this Agreement become effective immediately upon their posting unless otherwise specified. By continuing to use The Hire Arc’s website and services after the effective date of the revised Agreement, you indicate your acceptance of these changes or modifications.
This approach ensures transparency and informs users promptly of any updates to our terms, enhancing clarity and user understanding.
Agreement Acceptance
By accessing and utilizing The Hire Arc’s Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this Agreement and consent to all its terms and conditions. Your continued use of the Website and Services signifies your acceptance of this Agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, you are not permitted to access or use the Website and Services.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Agreement, please reach out to us using the following contact information:
Email: contact@thehirearc.com.