Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions and Use of Website Content

Your use of this website is subject to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not accept these terms, please avoid using the site. By accessing this website, you agree to comply with all terms outlined here in. Ground Up Hiring may update these terms occasionally, and users are encouraged to check this page regularly. “You” or “User” refers to any individual or organization accessing the site. You are granted permission to access one copy of the website content, including text, graphics, images, and other materials, strictly for personal, non-commercial purposes. The content is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or modification of this content is prohibited and may result in legal action.

Service Access and Use

By accessing and using our Services, you acknowledge that we do not take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, legality, or truth of any content submitted by third parties. We are also not responsible for the behavior, obligations, or actions of Job Seekers, Clients, or other users.

Eligibility for Use

To access or use our Services, you must be at least 18 years old or meet the legal age in your jurisdiction to form a binding contract. If you are under 18 but legally allowed to work, you represent that a parent or legal guardian has read and agreed to this Agreement on your behalf.

Consent for Email Messages

By submitting your email address to Ground Up Hiring, you authorize us to send service-related messages. These communications may include notifications, updates, and required legal notices, acting as an alternative to postal correspondence

Guidelines for Using Our Services

By accessing our Services, you must refrain from:

• Copying, distributing, or disclosing content without proper authorization.
• Running automated systems that strain or overload our servers.
• Sending unsolicited messages, spam, or attempting to compromise security.
• Uploading harmful software or performing actions that disrupt infrastructure.
• Collecting or harvesting personal information without permission.
• Using the Services for commercial purposes, impersonation, or false claims.
• Interfering with normal service operations or accessing the Services via unapproved methods.

Rules for User-Generated Content

Users are prohibited from posting or sharing content that:

• Creates a likelihood of harm, injury, or property damage.
• Provides instructions for illegal activities.
• Sends spam, phishing messages, scams, or other unauthorized communications.
• Links to offensive or prohibited content or requests information from minors under 18.
• Is harmful, discriminatory, defamatory, obscene, illegal, or infringes intellectual property or privacy rights.
• Discloses confidential or protected corporate information unlawfully.
• Is content you are not legally authorized to distribute.
• Contains false, misleading, or deceptive information intended to mislead others.

All submissions must respect intellectual property and privacy rights of third parties, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, service marks, trade dress, goodwill, and moral rights.

Disclaimer of Liability

Ground Up Hiring serves as a platform for User Content and does not assume responsibility for verifying the content’s truthfulness, legality, or completeness. As such, Ground Up Hiring is not responsible for any User Content. You acknowledge that you may encounter content that is misleading, offensive, illegal, or inappropriate, and it is your responsibility to assess its accuracy and legality. Any reliance on content is entirely at your own risk. Although Ground Up Hiring is not required to oversee User Content, we retain the right to reject, remove, or suspend any content and associated User Accounts that violate this Agreement, applicable laws, third-party rights, or pose potential liability or harm.

User Responsibility and Risk Acknowledgment

By using the platform, you acknowledge that Ground Up Hiring does not verify the identity, qualifications, or reliability of any User. It is your responsibility to exercise due diligence when interacting with others, including job seekers, employers, or recruiting agencies. You voluntarily assume any risks associated with these interactions. Any disputes or problems must be resolved directly with the other User. By accepting this Agreement, you release Ground Up Hiring, its affiliates, and their employees, directors, and agents from any claims or liabilities, whether known or unknown, direct or indirect, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

User Content and Information Disclosure

Ground Up Hiring maintain the right to share User Content and any relevant information about its provider with third parties, when required for providing our Services, enforcing agreements, meeting legal obligations, or responding to law enforcement, governmental authorities, court orders, or subpoenas. Additionally, to safeguard Ground Up Hiring’s interests, disclosure may be made as necessary. By accepting these terms, you agree that we may reveal your identity to third parties asserting that your User Content is fraudulent, misleading, unlawful, infringes intellectual property, or violates privacy or ownership rights.

Limitation of Liability and External Website Links

Ground Up Hiring, along with its suppliers and any third parties referenced on the Website, shall not be held responsible for any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages, lost profits, or losses arising from data or business interruptions related to the use or inability to use the Website. This applies regardless of the legal basis, including warranties, contracts, or torts, even if Ground Up Hiring was aware of potential damages. The Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience. These links are not endorsements, and Ground Up Hiring does not control or guarantee the content or accuracy of external sites. Any engagement with these third-party sites is solely between you and the external provider.

Commercial Use Restrictions and Confidential Information

You may not resell, assign, or make unauthorized commercial use of the Website. All technical, business, financial, or code-related information obtained from Ground Up Hiring is confidential and may only be disclosed as permitted by law.

Ownership, Copyrights, and Use of Feedback

All rights to the Services, excluding user-submitted content, remain the property of Ground Up Hiring and its licensors, protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. Feedback, suggestions, or comments you provide are voluntary and may be used by Ground Up Hiring without any obligation or compensation.

General Terms, Liability, and Termination

In case of a breach of these terms or unverifiable submitted information, Ground Up Hiring may take all legal remedies, including deleting posts or terminating your account and access to the Services. Accessing Website Content outside the United States may be illegal under local law, and you are responsible for compliance. If any provision is deemed invalid by a court, other terms remain effective. These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Ground Up Hiring, and your continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Permitted Use and Prohibited Conduct

Users must access the Website lawfully and in a way that respects the rights of others. Any actions infringing copyright, trademark, or personal rights, or that are defamatory, obscene, threatening, abusive, or hateful, are prohibited. Security breaches, including unauthorized access or disruption of services, are strictly forbidden. Legal action may result, and Ground Up Hiring may assist law enforcement in pursuing offenders. The Website is for job seekers and employers only. Users may not provide false information, promote business opportunities requiring upfront payment, misuse the database, send unsolicited communications, edit others’ content, overload infrastructure, share non-public passwords, use unauthorized tools, reverse-engineer software, duplicate Website content, or frame/link without permission.