TERMS OF USE
Effective date: [EFFECTIVE DATE]
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the online platform for creating, editing, storing and exporting curricula vitae (CVs) provided by [COMPANY NAME] ("we", "us", "our"). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Please read these Terms carefully before using the Service. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Service.
1. Definitions
1.1. "Service" means the online CV creation, editing, storage and export platform offered via our website and any related mobile applications or services.
1.2. "User", "you", or "your" means any natural person who accesses or uses the Service, including registered account holders.
1.3. "Account" means the user account created to access and use certain features of the Service.
1.4. "Content" means any information, data, text, images, or other material that you upload, input, or otherwise submit to the Service, including your CV and any associated documents.
1.5. "Privacy Policy" means our Privacy Policy available above and/or at [LINK TO PRIVACY POLICY], which explains how we process personal data.
2. Subject Matter of the Contract (Description of the Service)
2.1. The Service enables you to:
- create and edit CVs using templates and formatting tools;
- store your CVs in your Account;
- export your CVs in one or more formats (e.g., PDF, DOCX) and through various channels (e.g., download, shareable link, integrations with recruitment platforms, where available);
- manage multiple CV versions and related professional profile information.
2.2. We may, from time to time, add, modify or remove features, provided that we do not materially reduce the core functionality of the Service without prior notice where required by law.
3. Acceptance of the Terms
3.1. By accessing or using the Service, creating an Account, or clicking "I agree" (or a similar confirmation) where this option is made available to you, you:
- acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms; and
- agree to be bound by them.
3.2. If you are using the Service on behalf of another person, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to bind that person to these Terms, and in such case, "you" shall refer to that person as well.
3.3. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.
4. User Registration and Account
4.1. To access certain features of the Service, you may need to register and create an Account by providing accurate and complete information, including a valid email address and password.
4.2. You agree to:
- provide true, accurate, current and complete information during registration and in your Account profile; and
- keep such information up to date.
4.3. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials (email and password) and for all activities that occur under your Account.
4.4. You must:
- choose a strong, unique password and keep it secret;
- not share your Account with any other person or allow others to access it using your credentials;
- notify us immediately at [CONTACT EMAIL] if you suspect or become aware of any unauthorized access to or use of your Account.
4.5. We may, at our discretion, refuse registration, suspend or close Accounts that:
- violate these Terms or applicable law;
- are used for fraudulent, abusive or unlawful purposes; or
- contain false or misleading information.
5. Eligibility and Use by Minors
5.1. The Service is intended for individuals who are at least [MINIMUM AGE UNDER LOCAL LAW, USUALLY 16] years old.
5.2. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:
- you meet the minimum age requirement under the laws of your country of residence; or
- where required, you have obtained valid consent from your parent or legal guardian.
5.3. We reserve the right to take reasonable steps to verify eligibility where we have grounds to suspect that a user does not meet the applicable age requirement.
6. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use
6.1. You are solely responsible for all Content you upload, create or otherwise provide through the Service, including your CV and any personal data of third parties.
6.2. You agree not to use the Service to:
- upload, create, store, or share any Content that is illegal, harmful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, threatening, hateful, discriminatory, obscene or otherwise objectionable;
- upload, create, store or share Content that violates the rights of others, including privacy rights, intellectual property rights, or personality rights;
- upload, create, store or share personal data of third parties without having a lawful basis under applicable data protection laws (such as valid consent, where required);
- engage in or promote any fraudulent, deceptive or unlawful activity;
- interfere with or disrupt the Service, our systems, or other users' use of the Service;
- attempt to circumvent or breach security measures, probe or test the vulnerability of the Service or associated networks;
- use automated means (such as bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to access or use the Service, except as expressly permitted by us in writing;
- reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code of the Service or related software, except to the extent permitted by mandatory law.
6.3. You are responsible for ensuring that:
- your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your country of residence and in any jurisdiction where you share your CV; and
- any sharing of your CV with third parties (e.g., employers, recruiters, job platforms) is carried out in compliance with applicable data protection and labour laws.
6.4. You acknowledge that we do not actively review or approve CV content and that you are solely responsible for the legality, accuracy and appropriateness of your Content.
7. Responsibilities of the Platform
7.1. We will make reasonable efforts to:
- provide you with access to the Service in accordance with these Terms;
- maintain the availability and performance of the Service, subject to scheduled maintenance, updates, and factors beyond our reasonable control;
- protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR);
- remedy without undue delay any material defects, errors or security vulnerabilities that we become aware of, taking into account their severity and impact.
7.2. While we strive for a high level of service quality, we do not warrant that:
- the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free or available at all times;
- all defects or errors can be corrected immediately or completely;
- the Service is compatible with every device, operating system or browser.
7.3. Our processing of personal data is governed by the Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms. In case of discrepancies regarding data protection matters, the Privacy Policy shall prevail.
8. Plans, Payments and Cancellation (If Applicable)
8.1. The Service may be offered:
- free of charge with limited features; and/or
- subject to paid subscription plans with additional features, as described on our website or within the Service.
8.2. Subscription plans, pricing, payment terms and available payment methods are specified at the point of purchase and may be updated from time to time. Examples:
- [PLAN NAME 1]: [DESCRIPTION] – [PRICE] per [BILLING PERIOD]
- [PLAN NAME 2]: [DESCRIPTION] – [PRICE] per [BILLING PERIOD]
8.3. By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to:
- pay the applicable fees in accordance with the specified billing cycle;
- provide accurate and complete billing information;
- authorize us or our payment service providers to charge the applicable amounts using your selected payment method.
8.4. Unless otherwise specified:
- subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of each billing period; and
- you may cancel your subscription at any time via your Account settings or by contacting us at [CONTACT EMAIL], with effect from the next billing period and in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws.
8.5. Any statutory rights of withdrawal or cooling-off periods provided under applicable consumer law remain unaffected.
8.6. We reserve the right to modify subscription fees and plans. In the event of a material price increase or significant change in your subscription, we will notify you in advance and give you the opportunity to cancel before the changes take effect.
9. Intellectual Property
9.1. Our rights:
- The Service, including its software, design, text, graphics, logos, trademarks, domain names, and all other elements provided by us (excluding your Content), are protected by intellectual property rights (such as copyright, trademark and database rights) owned by or licensed to [COMPANY NAME].
- Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes of creating and managing CVs.
9.2. Your Content (including your CV):
- You retain all intellectual property rights and ownership over the Content you create, upload or store in the Service, including your CV.
- By uploading or creating Content in the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, limited license to use, store, reproduce, format, and process such Content solely to the extent necessary to operate, maintain, and improve the Service (e.g., to display the Content to you, generate CV files, and provide technical support).
9.3. You represent and warrant that:
- you have all necessary rights, permissions and licenses to use and upload your Content in connection with the Service; and
- your Content does not infringe any third-party rights or violate applicable laws.
9.4. You must not:
- copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, or create derivative works of the Service or any part thereof (except for your own Content and where authorized by law);
- use any of our trademarks, logos or branding without our prior written consent.
10. Sharing of CVs and Third-Party Services
10.1. The Service may allow you to:
- download your CV to your device;
- generate shareable links to your CV;
- connect or export your CV to third-party recruitment platforms or job boards (if such integrations are available).
10.2. You understand and agree that:
- any sharing of your CV with third parties is initiated and controlled by you;
- third parties process your data under their own terms and privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices;
- you must review and accept the terms and policies of any third-party services you choose to use in connection with your CV.
10.3. We are not a party to any employment, recruitment, or other contracts that may arise between you and any third party with whom you share your CV.
11. Limitation of Liability
11.1. Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for:
- death or personal injury caused by our negligence;
- fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or
- any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
11.2. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and subject to Section 11.1:
- we shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, incidental, punitive or special damages, including loss of profits, loss of opportunity, loss of data (except where caused by our intentional or grossly negligent conduct), or reputational damage, arising out of or in connection with the use or inability to use the Service; and
- our total aggregate liability arising out of or relating to the Service and these Terms shall, for paid users, be limited to the total amount of fees paid by you to us for the Service during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, and for free users, be limited to [AMOUNT OR "€0"].
11.3. We are not responsible for:
- the content, accuracy or lawfulness of your CV or other Content that you create or upload;
- any employment or other decisions made by third parties who receive or review your CV;
- any failure by you to comply with applicable laws.
11.4. Your statutory rights as a consumer under applicable law remain unaffected.
12. Suspension and Termination of the Account
12.1. You may close your Account at any time through your Account settings or by contacting us at [CONTACT EMAIL]. Termination will take effect within a reasonable period after we process your request.
12.2. We may suspend or terminate your Account or restrict access to the Service, in whole or in part, if:
- you materially breach these Terms or our Privacy Policy;
- you use the Service in a manner that is unlawful or harmful to us, other users, or third parties;
- we are required to do so by law or regulatory authorities.
12.3. We will normally provide prior notice of suspension or termination, unless:
- we are prevented from doing so by law or by the instructions of a competent authority; or
- immediate action is required due to serious risk or harm (e.g., security issues, fraud, or severe abuse).
12.4. Effects of termination:
- Upon termination or closure of your Account, your right to access and use the Service will cease.
- We will handle your personal data and Content in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law, including the retention and deletion rules described therein.
- Certain provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (such as Sections 9, 11, 13, 14 and 16) shall remain in effect.
13. Electronic Communications
13.1. By creating an Account or using the Service, you agree that we may send you:
- transactional and service-related communications (e.g., confirmation emails, password reset, important notices about the Service);
- administrative communications regarding changes to these Terms, the Privacy Policy or technical aspects of the Service.
13.2. Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before sending you marketing communications. You may withdraw your consent or opt out from marketing communications at any time, for example by:
- clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email; or
- adjusting your preferences in your Account settings; or
- contacting us at [CONTACT EMAIL].
13.3. Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send you non-marketing communications related to your Account or use of the Service.
14. Privacy and Data Protection
14.1. Our processing of personal data in connection with the Service is described in detail in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms and is accessible at [LINK TO PRIVACY POLICY].
14.2. By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read the Privacy Policy and understand how we process your personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
14.3. In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms and the Privacy Policy regarding the processing of personal data, the Privacy Policy shall prevail.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
15.1. These Terms, and any disputes arising out of or in connection with them or the Service, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [COUNTRY], without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection laws applicable in your country of residence.
15.2. The courts of [CITY, COUNTRY] shall have exclusive (or, where applicable, non-exclusive) jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service, without prejudice to any rights you may have under applicable consumer protection laws to bring proceedings in your country of residence.
16. Changes to These Terms
16.1. We may modify these Terms from time to time, for example to:
- reflect changes in the Service or our business model;
- comply with legal or regulatory requirements; or
- address security or technical issues.
16.2. When we make material changes, we will:
- update the "Effective date" at the top of these Terms; and
- inform you via appropriate means (e.g., a notice within the Service or an email), where required by law.
16.3. If you do not agree with the amended Terms, you must stop using the Service and may close your Account. Your continued use of the Service after the updated Terms have become effective will constitute your acceptance of the changes.
17. Miscellaneous
17.1. Entire Agreement:
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional terms or notices that we may provide in connection with specific features, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the Service.
17.2. Severability:
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a competent court or authority, such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
17.3. No Waiver:
Our failure or delay in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict any further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.
17.4. Assignment:
You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, to an affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of assets, subject to applicable law.
17.5. Contact:
If you have any questions about these Terms or the Service, you can contact us at:
- [COMPANY NAME]
- Address: [FULL ADDRESS]
- Email: [CONTACT EMAIL]
These Terms are drafted to be consistent with applicable EU consumer and data protection laws, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).