Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Career Compass. These Terms and Conditions ('Terms', 'Terms and Conditions') govern your use of our website careercompass.com (the 'Website') and any services offered through the Website, operated by Career Compass ('we,' 'us,' or 'our').

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access the Website.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

• 'Content' refers to all information, text, graphics, photos, designs, logos, videos, and any other materials that we make available on our Website.
• 'User' or 'you' refers to any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Website.
• 'Services' refers to any products, content, features, technologies, or functions, and all related websites, applications and services offered to you by Career Compass.
• 'User Content' refers to any content, including but not limited to text, images, or other material that users submit to the Website.

3. Website Use

3.1 Eligibility

To access or use our Website, you must be at least 16 years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater. By using our Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

3.2 Account Creation

Some features of the Website may require you to create an account. When you create an account, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.3 Prohibited Activities

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

• Using the Website for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Violating or infringing upon the rights of others, including their intellectual property rights
• Attempting to circumvent, disable, or interfere with the security features of the Website
• Engaging in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages
• Attempting to impersonate another user or person
• Using the Website in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations
• Engaging in any data mining, data harvesting, data extracting, or any other similar activity
• Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or other types of malicious software
• Using the Website to advertise or offer to sell goods and services

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Website and its original Content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Career Compass and its licensors. The Website is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United Kingdom and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Career Compass.

4.2 User Content

By submitting User Content to the Website, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the User Content in connection with the Website and our business, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Website in any media formats and through any media channels.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own the content or have the right to use it and grant us the rights and license as provided in these Terms
• The posting of your User Content on or through the Website does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, or any other rights of any person

We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor and edit or remove any User Content provided.

5. Services and Subscriptions

5.1 Service Description

Career Compass provides career development resources, including but not limited to articles, guides, tools, and coaching services. Some Services may be available for free, while others may require payment.

5.2 Paid Services

For Services that require payment:

• Prices for Services are subject to change without notice
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any Service without notice at any time
• We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service

5.3 Subscriptions

Some of our Services are offered on a subscription basis. By subscribing to such Services:

• You authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis
• Subscriptions automatically renew until canceled by you
• You can cancel your subscription at any time by contacting us or through your account settings

5.4 Free Trials

We may offer free trials for some of our Services. When a free trial period ends, your paid subscription will begin automatically unless you cancel before the end of the trial period.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Career Compass. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Career Compass shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis without any warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• The Website will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The Website is free of viruses or other harmful components
• The results of using the Website will meet your requirements

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Career Compass, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
• Any content obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims exceed the amount you have paid to us over the past 12 months, or if you have not made any purchases, then fifty pounds (£50).

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Career Compass, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, and affiliates, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, your User Content, any use of the Website's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.

If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Website, or contact us to request account deletion.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, including their formation, interpretation, breach, or termination, will be resolved as follows:

1. Informal Resolution: Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. We'll try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email.
2. Formal Proceedings: If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be determined by arbitration administered by an internationally recognized arbitration institution under its applicable rules.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the 'Last Updated' date at the top of these Terms.

Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Website.

14. Contact Us

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

Career Compass
3 Vicky Throughway
New Shannonland, AB31 5ZD
United Kingdom

Phone: +443952455273
Email: [email protected]