Terms of Use

Last updated: Oct 10, 2026.

Hello and welcome to SmoothHiring website and the SmoothHiring family of websites described on the last page of these Terms (collectively, the “Site”). These Terms apply to everyone who visits the Site, and explain what you can do, what we can do, and what happens if one of us does not follow the Terms. We encourage you to read our Terms carefully and ensure you are using our Site appropriately.

Please read the following carefully:

The following terms and conditions (“Terms”) apply to all visitors and users of the Site and to users of the SmoothHiring software platform and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

SmoothHiring is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) product and service offering provided by Ket Software Services LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Ohio, United States of America (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). SmoothHiring is a product and service offering of the Company and is not a separate legal entity. Unless the context expressly requires otherwise, references to “SmoothHiring” in these Terms refer to the SmoothHiring website, platform, products, Services, and related assets. References to “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the Company.

By accessing the Site, and/or by using any of the various services available through the Site (“Services”), you indicate your acknowledgment and acceptance of these Terms.

Please note that the Terms and any other policies or guidelines governing the Site and the Services are subject to change by SmoothHiring at any time at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective upon the posting of the revisions on the Site. Your use of the Site and the Services will be subject to the most current version of the Terms posted on the Site at the time of such use. Your continued use of this Site and the Services after such changes are implemented constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the changes. Please consult these Terms regularly. If you do not agree to any changes to these Terms, please immediately discontinue your use of the Site and the Services.

You also understand and agree that we may amend, alter, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Site or the Services at any time, including the availability of any Site or Services features, content, functionality, or aspect at our sole discretion without notice to you.

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1. Registration Information

At times, SmoothHiring may require you to register and/or set up an account to use certain portions of the Site, the Site as a whole, or the Services. You must be a registered user of the Site if (i) you are an employer who wishes to use the employer services available through the employer interface (“Employers”), or (ii) you are a candidate who wishes to use the applicant services, complete assessments, post resumes, access job boards, or use other candidate-facing features (“Candidates”). Visitors who merely browse the Site are not currently required to register. In these Terms, “Employers,” “Candidates,” and “Visitors” are collectively referred to as “Users.”

To register, you may be provided, or required to choose, a password, user ID, and/or other registration information, including personal information, depending on the Services you obtain from the Site (“Registration Information”). You agree and represent that all Registration Information provided by you is accurate, complete, current, and lawfully provided. If any of your Registration Information changes, you must update it by sending the correct information to SmoothHiring at the contact address listed in the Privacy Policy or by using the appropriate update mechanism on the Site, if available.

SmoothHiring may refuse to grant you an ID, username, or account identifier if it is protected by trademark or other intellectual property rights, impersonates another party, is misleading, or is unlawful, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate.

By submitting Registration Information, you represent and warrant that you have the legal authority to provide such information; that you will not misrepresent your identity, affiliation, or authorization; and that you will not provide false, fraudulent, or misleading information. You agree not to submit sensitive personal data—including health, biometric, genetic, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, government-issued identification numbers, or financial account numbers—unless explicitly required for the Services and permitted by applicable law. SmoothHiring does not request or require sensitive data for account creation.

SmoothHiring may, at its discretion, request additional verification or documentation to confirm the accuracy or legitimacy of Registration Information, including identity verification where required for security, fraud prevention, or compliance with applicable laws. SmoothHiring may suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Site or the Services if any Registration Information is inaccurate, incomplete, misleading, fraudulent, or outdated, or if your use poses security, legal, or operational risks. SmoothHiring is not obligated to verify the accuracy, currency, completeness, or usefulness of any Registration Information but may do so at any time.

You may not register or use the Services if you are under the age of 16, if you are prohibited from using the Services under applicable law, if your account was previously suspended or terminated, or if you attempt to access the Services for competitive analysis, scraping, data mining, or other unauthorized research or monitoring activities.

You agree that your Registration Information and account use will comply with all applicable employment, privacy, data protection, anti-discrimination, AI governance, and security laws. You further agree that Registration Information may be used for account management, security, fraud prevention, abuse detection, and service delivery in accordance with SmoothHiring’s Privacy Policy.

By registering, you consent to the processing, storage, and disclosure of Registration Information as described in the Privacy Policy, including cross-border data transfers as permitted by applicable law.

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2. User ID/Password and Account Security

When you create an account on the Site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your user ID, password, and any other authentication credentials (“Account Credentials”). You agree that you will not share or disclose your Account Credentials to any third party, nor allow multiple individuals to use a single account or login (“Shared Accounts”).

You are responsible for all activity conducted under your account, whether authorized or unauthorized. SmoothHiring is not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized access caused by your failure to secure your Account Credentials.

Account Security Requirements

Protecting Your Credentials

You agree to:

• Keep your user ID, password, and authentication details confidential.
• Use strong, secure passwords consistent with modern security standards (including NIST SP 800-63B).
• Ensure your devices, operating systems, and browsers are secure and kept up to date.
• Log out of your account when using shared, public, or insecure devices.
• Avoid using any password or credential that you know or suspect has been compromised.
• Not create, use, or permit Shared Accounts. Each account must be used only by the individual to whom it is assigned.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) & Verification

SmoothHiring may require additional security measures, including:

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Identity verification
• Periodic password or credential resets
• Forced credential invalidation after suspected compromise

You agree to comply with any such security requirements.

Unauthorized Access & Compromise

If you believe your account is no longer secure due to:

• Loss or theft
• Unauthorized disclosure
• Suspicious activity
• Potential compromise

You must immediately:

• Update your Account Credentials through the Site, or
• Notify SmoothHiring using the contact methods described in the Privacy Policy

SmoothHiring may suspend, restrict, or disable account access to protect Users, the platform, or comply with legal obligations.

Prohibited Security-Related Activities

You agree not to:

• Circumvent or attempt to bypass authentication or security mechanisms.
• Use bots, scripts, automated tools, or credential-stuffing techniques to access accounts.
• Attempt to discover, guess, brute-force, or harvest any User’s login information.
• Use shared, public, or insecure devices to access the Services without proper safeguards.
• Engage in any activity that compromises the security, integrity, or availability of the Site or Services.
• Attempt to bypass or disable session timeouts or automatic logout features.
• Create, use, or facilitate Shared Accounts or allow multiple individuals to access a single account.

Monitoring & Enforcement

SmoothHiring reserves the right to:

• Monitor account activity for security and fraud prevention
• Investigate suspicious or unauthorized access attempts
• Disable, restrict, or suspend account access
• Require identity verification
• Force password resets or credential updates
• Terminate accounts for security violations

These measures help protect Users, the platform, and compliance with applicable laws.

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3. Site Use

SmoothHiring provides access to documents, templates, guidance materials, text, graphics, photos, software, tools, logos, icons, and other materials (“Site Content”), as well as materials provided by third parties (“Third-Party Content”). All Content is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may only use the Site Content and Third-Party Content as permitted under these Terms.

Your License to Use the Site

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• View and access the Site Content.
• Download Site Content solely for internal personal or internal business use.
• Use the Site in accordance with these Terms.

All copyright and proprietary notices must remain intact. No other rights are granted.

Prohibited Activities

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

Intellectual Property & Content Misuse

• Copying, reproducing, modifying, distributing, publishing, or creating derivative works from any Content.
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any part of the Site or Services.
• Using Site Content or Third-Party Content to train, fine-tune, or improve any artificial intelligence or machine-learning system without SmoothHiring’s written consent.

Automated Access & Scraping

• Using bots, scripts, scrapers, crawlers, or other automated tools to access the Site or Services.
• Extracting data, training information, or system behavior for model replication, competitive analysis, or AI model extraction.
• Conducting scraping, crawling, or harvesting of data for any purpose.

Security Violations

• Attempting to bypass, disable, or interfere with authentication, security features, rate-limiting, or access controls.
• Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any code intended to disrupt or impair functionality.
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any account, system, network, or data.

Platform Integrity

• Framing, mirroring, simulating, or replicating the appearance or functionality of the Site.
• Imposing unreasonable load on the Site’s infrastructure or interfering with SmoothHiring’s operations.
• Using the Site in any manner that disrupts or degrades performance.

Legal & Compliance Violations

• Using the Site for any unlawful, fraudulent, harmful, or abusive purpose.
• Violating privacy, data protection, anti-discrimination, accessibility, or employment laws while using the Site.
• Misusing Content or tools in ways that violate intellectual property rights of SmoothHiring or third parties.

Rights Reserved

SmoothHiring reserves all rights in and to:

• The Site
• The Services
• The Site Content
• The Third-Party Content

SmoothHiring may suspend or terminate access to the Site or Services for violations of this Section and may refer unlawful activity to law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

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4. Third-Party Sites

The Site may contain hyperlinks, buttons, or embedded links directing you to websites, applications, or online services operated by third parties (“Third-Party Sites”). These links are provided solely for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation by SmoothHiring.

SmoothHiring does not control, monitor, or guarantee the accuracy, security, availability, or content of any Third-Party Sites. Your access and use of Third-Party Sites is entirely at your own risk.

Third-Party Site Responsibilities

When accessing Third-Party Sites, you acknowledge and agree that:

• SmoothHiring is not responsible for the content, policies, practices, or services offered on Third-Party Sites.
• SmoothHiring does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, legality, or safety of information found on Third-Party Sites.
• SmoothHiring does not control how Third-Party Sites collect, use, store, or process your personal information.
• SmoothHiring is not liable for any damages, losses, data breaches, unauthorized access, or security incidents arising from your use of Third-Party Sites.
• SmoothHiring is not responsible for any purchases, payments, subscriptions, financial transactions, refunds, billing disputes, or contractual obligations made through Third-Party Sites.
• SmoothHiring does not validate or verify job postings, employer claims, compensation statements, or hiring practices displayed on Third-Party Sites.
• You must review the privacy policy, terms of service, accessibility statements, and data practices of each Third-Party Site before providing any personal information.

Prohibited Assumptions

You agree that:

• Hyperlinks do not imply endorsement of any third-party products, services, employers, job postings, or content.
• SmoothHiring does not guarantee that Third-Party Sites are safe, secure, accessible, or free of malware.
• SmoothHiring does not verify or validate claims, representations, or information displayed on Third-Party Sites.
• You may not rely on third-party statements, job guarantees, salary claims, or employer representations as accurate or complete.

Risks of Third-Party Sites

By using Third-Party Sites, you understand that:

• Third-Party Sites may collect personal data, behavioral data, or tracking information.
• Third-Party Sites may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, advertising technologies, or cross-site tracking beyond SmoothHiring’s control.
• Third-Party Sites may contain outdated, inaccurate, misleading, or fraudulent information.
• Third-Party Sites may change their content, policies, or data practices without notifying SmoothHiring.
• Third-Party Sites may not comply with privacy, accessibility, employment, or consumer-protection laws.

Your Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use Third-Party Sites responsibly and lawfully.
• Protect your personal information when interacting with external websites.
• Review external privacy policies, terms, and accessibility statements before submitting any data.
• Avoid providing sensitive personal information (e.g., financial, biometric, health, or government-issued identifiers) to Third-Party Sites unless necessary and safe.
• Report suspicious, harmful, or misleading links to SmoothHiring if encountered on the Site.

Restrictions on Linking Behavior

You agree not to:

• Deep link, inline link, embed, frame, mirror, or replicate Third-Party Sites through the SmoothHiring platform.
• Use the Site to redirect Users to harmful, fraudulent, or non-compliant Third-Party Sites.
• Manipulate hyperlinks or embed malicious URLs within the Site.

SmoothHiring’s Rights

SmoothHiring reserves the right to:

• Remove or disable hyperlinks at any time.
• Block access to Third-Party Sites that pose security, legal, or compliance risks.
• Update or modify hyperlink placement or availability without notice.
• Cooperate with law enforcement or regulatory authorities regarding unlawful or harmful Third-Party Sites.

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5. Submissions

SmoothHiring expects all Users to access and use the Site and Services responsibly, respectfully, and in compliance with applicable laws. Users may have opportunities to post content, communicate with Employers or Candidates, submit job postings, upload resumes, complete assessments, or engage in dialogue through the Site (“Submissions”).

By providing any Submission, you represent and warrant that:

• You have the legal right and authority to submit the content.
• Your Submission is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe any third-party rights.
• Your Submission complies with all applicable employment, privacy, data protection, anti-discrimination, and intellectual property laws.
• You will not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.

SmoothHiring may refuse, remove, block, or delete any Submission at its discretion, including Submissions that violate these Terms or applicable laws.

Prohibited Submissions and Activities

You agree not to upload, post, transmit, or otherwise submit any content that:

Unlawful or Harmful Content

• Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable.
• Encourages criminal activity or violates any local, state, national, or international law.
• Harms or exploits minors.

Unauthorized or Sensitive Information

• Contains personal data, confidential information, proprietary information, or sensitive data you are not authorized to disclose.
• Contains insider information or information protected by nondisclosure agreements.

Intellectual Property Violations

• Infringes or misappropriates any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, privacy right, publicity right, or other proprietary right.
• Encourages others to violate intellectual property laws.

Spam, Fraud, and Misuse

• Constitutes spam, junk mail, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or unauthorized advertising.
• Contains fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive information.
• Uses bots or automated tools to post, send, or redirect messages.

Malicious or Technical Abuse

• Contains viruses, malware, or code intended to disrupt, damage, or limit functionality.
• Interferes with or disrupts the Site, Services, servers, or networks.
• Attempts denial-of-service attacks, spamming, crashing, or overloading infrastructure.
• Attempts to bypass security features or access unauthorized accounts.

Automated Access & AI Misuse

• Uses automated tools, scripts, bots, scrapers, crawlers, or AI agents to submit content.
• Attempts prompt injection, adversarial inputs, or model extraction targeting SmoothHiring’s AI systems.
• Uses SmoothHiring’s platform to train, fine-tune, or improve external AI systems without written consent.

Prohibited Job Postings

You agree not to post jobs involving:

• Adult-oriented businesses
• Work-from-home schemes requiring upfront payment
• Illegal activities
• Mystery shoppers
• Barter or volunteer positions
• Deferred pay positions
• Commission-only roles deemed inappropriate
• Any role SmoothHiring determines unsuitable for the Site

License to SmoothHiring

By submitting any content (“Submission”), you grant SmoothHiring a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to:

• Use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, display, and perform the Submission
• Create derivative works from the Submission
• Host, store, archive, and back up the Submission
• Analyze the Submission for product improvement, quality assurance, fraud prevention, and operational purposes
• Use the Submission to improve the Site, the Services, and SmoothHiring’s AI-powered features
• Sublicense the Submission to service providers, partners, and vendors who support SmoothHiring’s operations

You also irrevocably waive all moral rights in the Submission to the fullest extent permitted by law.

SmoothHiring is not required to treat any Submission as confidential. SmoothHiring may disclose Submissions when necessary to:

• Protect the integrity and security of the Site
• Enforce these Terms
• Comply with legal obligations
• Respond to claims of rights violations
• Protect SmoothHiring, its Users, or the public

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6. AI Disclosure

AI Features

SmoothHiring provides optional AI-powered features that support recruitment workflows such as:

• Role analysis
• Job description creation
• Candidate summarization
• Communication drafting
• Recommendations and insights

Use of AI Features is optional.

Transparency & Notice

Customers must provide legally required notices under:

• EU AI Act
• Colorado AI Act
• Canada AIDA
• NYC Local Law 144
• GDPR
• CPRA
• Other applicable laws

SmoothHiring does not provide notice on your behalf.

Human Oversight

• AI outputs may be inaccurate or biased
• Human review is required
• AI outputs cannot be the sole basis for hiring decisions

Bias & Impact Assessments

Customers are responsible for:

• Bias audits
• Impact assessments
• Risk evaluations
• Adverse-impact mitigation

Data Input Responsibilities

Do not input:

• Sensitive data
• Confidential data
• Proprietary data
• Personal data without lawful authority

AI outputs do not represent SmoothHiring’s views.

Automated Decision-Making Rights

Customers must honor:

• Right to human review
• Right to explanation
• Right to contest decisions

Logging & Record-Keeping

Some AI Features require:

• Logging
• Monitoring
• Record retention

Customers must maintain required records.

Warranty Disclaimer

AI Features are provided “as is” and “as available.” SmoothHiring disclaims all liability for AI outputs.

Compliance Obligations

Customers are responsible for compliance with:

• Employment laws
• Anti-discrimination laws
• Privacy laws
• AI governance laws
• Industry standards

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7. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site and Services is governed by SmoothHiring’s Privacy Policy. By accessing or using the Site or Services, you consent to the collection, use, storage, processing, and disclosure of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Compliance With Privacy Laws

SmoothHiring processes personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws, including:

• GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation)
• CPRA (California Privacy Rights Act)
• Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
• Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA)
• Connecticut Data Privacy Act
• Utah Consumer Privacy Act
• PIPEDA (Canada)
• Other applicable federal, state, provincial, and international laws

Data Processing & Storage

SmoothHiring may:

• Collect personal information you provide through the Site or Services
• Process personal information for operational, security, analytics, and service-delivery purposes
• Store personal information on secure servers located in the United States or other jurisdictions
• Transfer personal information across borders as permitted by law
• Share personal information with service providers who support SmoothHiring’s operations

All processing is performed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Review the Privacy Policy regularly
• Provide required notices to Candidates or Employees when using SmoothHiring’s Services
• Obtain any legally required consent before submitting personal or sensitive data
• Ensure your use of the Site complies with privacy, employment, and data protection laws
• Respect individual rights related to access, deletion, correction, and data portability
• Handle personal information lawfully and securely
• Avoid submitting sensitive or protected data unless legally permitted

Cross-Border Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside your region. By using the Site or Services, you consent to such transfers as permitted by applicable law.

Children’s Data

SmoothHiring does not knowingly collect or process personal information from children under the age of 16. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

Updates to the Privacy Policy

SmoothHiring may update its Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Site or Services after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

SmoothHiring SMS Communication Terms

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Disclaimer of Warranties

SmoothHiring provides the Site and Services on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without representations, warranties, or conditions of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. SmoothHiring expressly disclaims all representations, warranties, guarantees, and conditions, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, quiet enjoyment, non-infringement, and any warranties arising out of course of dealing or usage of trade.

SmoothHiring does not warrant or guarantee that:

• The Site, Services, or Content will be uninterrupted, reliable, accurate, complete, suitable, valid, truthful, error-free, or will meet your requirements.
• Any defects or errors will be corrected.
• The Site, Services, servers, or Content are free of viruses, malware, or harmful components.
• The use of the Site, Services, or Content will be timely, secure, or error-free.
• The results obtained from using the Site, Services, or Content will be accurate, beneficial, or reliable.
• The quality of any Content obtained through the Site will meet your expectations.
• The Content is free from technical inaccuracies, typographical errors, or outdated information.

You are solely responsible for any damage to your computer systems, devices, networks, or data that may result from your use of the Site, Services, or Content.

AI-Generated Content & Automated Tools

You acknowledge and agree that:

• Any AI-generated outputs, recommendations, insights, or automated scoring provided through the Site may be inaccurate, incomplete, biased, or unsuitable for your purposes.
• SmoothHiring does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, fairness, or validity of any AI-generated or automated assessment results.
• SmoothHiring is not liable for decisions, actions, or outcomes based on AI-generated outputs or automated tools.
• AI-generated content must not be relied upon as the sole basis for hiring, employment, or business decisions.

User-Generated Content & Third-Party Interactions

You acknowledge and agree that:

• SmoothHiring is not responsible for user-generated content, employer submissions, candidate submissions, job postings, communications, or materials provided by third parties.
• SmoothHiring does not guarantee the accuracy, legitimacy, or completeness of employer or candidate information.
• SmoothHiring is not responsible for misconduct, fraud, harassment, misrepresentation, or disputes between users.
• SmoothHiring is not responsible for employment offers, employment screenings, hiring decisions, or employment opportunities presented by employers.
• Candidates must use their own judgment, caution, and common sense when evaluating job opportunities or interacting with employers.

Third-Party Integrations, APIs & External Services

You acknowledge and agree that:

• SmoothHiring is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, functionality, or performance of third-party integrations, APIs, plugins, or external services.
• SmoothHiring is not liable for outages, failures, delays, data sync issues, or errors caused by third-party systems.
• SmoothHiring does not control third-party data processing, privacy practices, or security measures.

Data Loss, System Failure & Service Interruptions

You acknowledge and agree that:

• SmoothHiring is not responsible for data loss, corruption, deletion, or failure to store any Content or Submissions.
• SmoothHiring may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site or Services at any time without notice.
• SmoothHiring is not liable for service interruptions, downtime, maintenance windows, or system failures.

Employment Law Compliance

You acknowledge and agree that:

• SmoothHiring does not guarantee compliance with employment, labor, anti-discrimination, accessibility, or hiring laws.
• Employers are solely responsible for ensuring their hiring practices comply with applicable laws.
• SmoothHiring is not liable for discriminatory, unlawful, or non-compliant hiring practices by employers.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall SmoothHiring, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, third-party providers, agents, or advisors be liable to you or any other person for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, punitive, or special damages, including:

• Lost profits
• Loss of income
• Loss of anticipated sales
• Loss of opportunities
• Business interruption
• Failure to realize expected savings
• Damage to property
• Claims of third parties
• Loss of goodwill
• Loss of data
• Loss of use
• Other intangible or economic losses

arising from or relating to:

• Your use or inability to use the Site, Services, or Content.
• Any third-party claims that your use of the Site, Services, or Content violates intellectual property or privacy rights.
• Communications, interactions, or transactions with other users or third parties.
• Any other matters relating to the Site, Services, Submissions, or Content, whether based in contract, negligence, strict liability, fundamental breach, failure of essential purpose, or otherwise, even if SmoothHiring knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages.

Jurisdictional Exceptions

Certain jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some of the above disclaimers, exclusions, or limitations may not apply, and you may have additional rights. In such cases, SmoothHiring’s aggregate liability to you for any damages shall not exceed USD $1,000.00.

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8. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SmoothHiring, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, employees, contractors, licensors, Third-Party Providers, successors, and assigns (the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, complaints, actions, proceedings, investigations, judgments, liabilities, losses, damages, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and disbursements) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use or misuse of the Site, the Services, or the Content.
• Your Submissions, including any content you upload, post, submit, transmit, or otherwise make available through the Site.
• Your violation of these Terms, including any breach of your representations, warranties, or obligations.
• Your violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or industry standards, including privacy, data protection, employment, labor, anti-discrimination, accessibility, consumer-protection, and intellectual property laws.
• Your interactions, communications, or transactions with employers, candidates, or other users, including disputes, misconduct, harassment, fraud, misrepresentation, or unlawful behavior.
• Your misuse of AI-generated outputs, automated tools, assessments, scoring systems, or decision-support features provided through the Site.
• Your breach of security obligations, including unauthorized access, credential sharing, circumvention of security controls, malware uploads, or actions that compromise the security or integrity of the Site.
• Your misuse of third-party integrations, APIs, plugins, or external services, including any data sync issues, failures, or errors caused by your actions.
• Your infringement or violation of intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, or proprietary rights of SmoothHiring or any third party.
• Any claims brought by third parties arising from your use of the Site, Services, Content, Submissions, or interactions with other users.
• Costs incurred by SmoothHiring in investigating, responding to, or enforcing rights related to your conduct, including compliance actions, subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, or legal demands.

This indemnity obligation applies regardless of whether the claim arises from your actions, omissions, negligence, willful misconduct, or violation of law, and survives termination of your account or your use of the Site.

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9. General

Governing Law and Jurisdiction: These Terms of Use and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use, the SmoothHiring website, or the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, United States of America, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

The United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods is explicitly excluded from this agreement. You agree that any action at law or in equity arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site, the Content and the Submissions will be filed only in a court located in Ohio or the federal courts having jurisdiction over Ohio, and each party consents to the personal jurisdiction of those courts and waives any objection to venue in those courts. Nothing in this clause limits any rights or protections that cannot lawfully be waived under applicable law. Your use of the Site is void where prohibited by laws in jurisdictions to which you are otherwise subject.

Termination: You acknowledge and agree that these Terms will remain in effect for so long as you use this Site or any Services. You agree that these Terms can only be terminated by you once you have stopped using the Site or the Services. SmoothHiring reserves the right to terminate your use of the Site or the Services at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, if SmoothHiring believes that you are violating these Terms in any way. SmoothHiring also has the right, in its sole discretion, to remove any Submissions or other content of yours from the Site. If you wish to terminate your account, you may choose to cease your use of the Site or the Service or to send SmoothHiring notification by e-mail at info@smoothhiring.com. SmoothHiring will not be responsible for maintaining or returning Submissions or your password. The following sections shall survive any termination of this agreement.

Entire Terms: These Terms and any other legal notices, policies and guidelines of SmoothHiring linked to these Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SmoothHiring relating to the subject matter hereof and supersede any prior understandings or agreements (whether oral or written), claims, representations, and understandings of the parties regarding such subject matter and the Terms may not be amended or modified except in writing or by making such amendments or modifications available on this Site.

No Agency; Third Party Beneficiary: SmoothHiring is not your agent, fiduciary, trustee, or other representative. Nothing expressed or mentioned in or implied in these Terms is intended or will be construed to give to any person other than the parties hereto any legal or equitable right, remedy, or claim under or in respect to these Terms. These Terms and all the representations, warranties, covenants, conditions, and provisions hereof are intended to be and are for the sole and exclusive benefit of SmoothHiring, you, and relying on Third Party Providers.

Assignment: You may not assign, convey, subcontract, or delegate your rights, duties, or obligations hereunder.

Severability: If any provision of the Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the Terms remain in full force and effect.

No Waiver: SmoothHiring will not be considered to have waived any of its rights or remedies described in these Terms unless the waiver is in writing and signed by SmoothHiring. No delay or omission by SmoothHiring in exercising its rights or remedies will impair or be construed as a waiver. Any single or partial exercise of a right or remedy will not preclude further exercise of any other right or remedy. SmoothHiring’s failure to enforce the strict performance of any provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of SmoothHiring’s right to subsequently enforce such provision or any other provisions of these Terms.

Headings: The headings used in these Terms are included for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect and will not affect the construction or interpretation of these Terms.

Language: The parties agree and understand that this agreement and all documents relating thereto be drawn up in English.

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