Welcome to the Teqody websites and the Teqody mobile application together with any materials and services available therein, and successor site(s) thereto (individually referred to as the “Site” or collectively as the “Sites”), which are operated by Teqody International Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Teqody” or “we” or “us”).
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) state the terms and conditions governing your use of and access to the Sites and constitute a legally binding contract between you and Teqody. These Terms incorporate any additional terms and conditions posted by Teqody through the Sites, or otherwise made available to you by Teqody.
The Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Teqody may use and disclose information that we may collect about all users and viewers through the Sites.
PLEASE REVIEW THESE TERMS AND POLICY CAREFULLY. YOUR ACCESS TO AND/OR USE OF THE SITES CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF, AND CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY, THESE TERMS AND POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT AND CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND POLICY, THEN YOU MUST NOT USE OR ACCESS THE SITES.
We may change these Terms and/or Policy from time to time by notifying you of such changes by any reasonable means, including by posting revised Terms or Policy through the Sites. Any such changes will not apply to any dispute between you and us arising prior to the date on which we posted the revised Terms or Policy incorporating such changes, or otherwise notified you of such changes.
In the event of a conflict between these Terms and/or Policy, and any other applicable terms or agreement fully executed by you and Teqody, the other applicable terms or agreement shall control.
We may, at any time and without liability, modify or discontinue all or part of the Sites (including access to the Sites via any third-party links); or offer opportunities to some or all Site users. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Terms on the Sites. Your use of the Sites following these changes means that you accept the revised Terms.
Teqody is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Teqody project attorneys do not constitute a law firm among themselves.
By using the Sites, you affirm that you are of legal age to enter into these Terms. If you are an individual accessing or using the Sites on behalf of, or for the benefit of, any corporation, partnership or other entity with which you are associated (an “Organization”, or collectively also referred to as “you”), then you are agreeing to these Terms on behalf of yourself and such Organization, and you represent and warrant that you have the legal authority to bind such Organization to these Terms. References to “you” and “your” in these Terms will refer to both the individual using the Sites and to any such Organization.
The Sites are controlled or operated (or both) from the United States, and are not intended to subject Teqody to any non-U.S. jurisdiction or law. The Sites may not be appropriate or available for use in some non-U.S. jurisdictions. Any use of the Sites is at your own risk, and you must comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in doing so. We may limit the Sites’ availability at any time, in whole or in part, to any person, geographic area or jurisdiction that we choose.
Subject to and conditioned on your compliance with these Terms, Teqody grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, revocable license to access and use the Sites, and to download copies of the materials that we make available for download on the Sites, in each case solely for your personal and non-commercial use or for the purpose of doing business with Teqody.
The Sites, including all content, information, and materials incorporated into or made available through the Sites, are the exclusive property of Teqody or its suppliers, and are protected by U.S. and international law. You agree not to access or use the Sites, or any content, information, or materials incorporated into or made available through the Sites, except as expressly permitted under these Terms.
All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Sites (the “Marks”) are the exclusive property of Teqody or their respective third-party owners. Except for your right to view Marks on our Site, you are not granted any rights to the Marks. Nothing in the Sites grant, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any Marks displayed on the Sites.
The Sites include functionality to enable you to upload your résumé, other employment- and career-related information, job orders, and/or other information related to your Organization, and may also enable you to submit comments and materials through interactive features such as message boards, other forums, and chatting, commenting and other messaging functionality (all such résumés, information, comments, and materials are “Submitted Materials”). For clarity, you retain ownership of your Submitted Materials. You hereby grant Teqody a worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid-up, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable and fully sublicensable (through multiple tiers) license, without additional consideration to you or any third party, to reproduce, distribute, perform and display (publicly or otherwise), create derivative works of, adapt, modify and otherwise use and exploit such Submitted Materials, in any format or media now known or hereafter developed, and for any purpose (including promotional purposes, such as testimonials).
In addition, if you provide to us any ideas, proposals, suggestions, bugs, or other materials (“Feedback”), whether related to the Sites or otherwise, such Feedback will be deemed Submitted Materials, and you hereby acknowledge and agree that such Feedback is not confidential, and that your provision of such Feedback is gratuitous, unsolicited and without restriction, and does not place Teqodyt under any fiduciary, financial, or other obligation.
You represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to grant the licenses granted in this section, and that your Submitted Materials, and your provision thereof through and in connection with the Sites, are complete and accurate, and are not fraudulent, tortious or otherwise in violation of any applicable law or any right of any third party. You further irrevocably waive any “moral rights” or other rights with respect to attribution of authorship or integrity of materials regarding each Submission that you may have under any applicable law under any legal theory.
Teqodyt may (but has no obligation to) screen, monitor, evaluate and remove any Submitted Materials at any time and for any reason, or analyze your access to and use of the Sites. We may disclose information regarding your access to and use of the Sites, and the circumstances surrounding such access and use, to anyone for any reason or purpose.
For clarity, certain information that you provide to Teqodyt through the Sites may also be governed by Teqodyt’s Privacy Policy, located at roberthalf.com/privacy-policy. You represent and warrant that any information you provide in connection with the Sites are and will remain accurate and complete, and that you will maintain and update such information as needed.
In connection with the Sites, you agree NOT to:
The Sites may make available or provide links to third party websites, content, services, or information (“Third-Party Materials”). Teqody does not control, and is not responsible for, any Third-Party Materials and the availability of any Third-Party Materials on the Site does not imply endorsement of, or affiliation with the provider of Third-Party Materials. Your use of Third-Party Materials is at your own risk.
This site is protected by the reCAPTCHA service and your use of reCAPTCHA on the Site is subject to Google LLC’s (“Google”) Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We use the reCAPTCHA service provided by Google to protect the Site and your submissions via internet submission forms on this Site. reCAPTCHA checks if you are a person in order to prevent certain Site functions from being abused. This plugin query includes the sending of IP address and other data such as your device data, cookies placed on your device (such as from Google), language and date information, installed plug-ins, and javascript objects which the reCAPTCHA service uses to evaluate your use of the Site. By using the reCAPTCHA service, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. If you do not agree, then do not use or access this Site.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Teqody, and its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses and fees (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your access to or use of, or activities in connection with, the Sites (including any Submitted Materials), or your violation or alleged violation of these Terms or the Privacy Policy. You may not enter into a settlement of a claim that involves a resolution other than one consisting solely of a monetary settlement, without Teqody’s prior written consent. This indemnity obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement
THE SITES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, AND Teqody EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SITES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND TITLE, AND WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING, OR USAGE OR TRADE.
While we try to maintain the timeliness, integrity and security of the Sites, we do not guarantee that the Sites are or will remain updated, complete, correct or secure, or that access to the Sites will be uninterrupted. The Sites may include inaccuracies, errors and materials that violate or conflict with these Terms. Additionally, third parties may make unauthorized alterations to the Sites.
YOU AGREE Teqody AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AGENTS AND DIRECTORS, WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY, INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, USE OR DATA, LOSS OF OTHER INTANGIBLES, OR LOSS OF SECURITY OF SUBMITTED MATERIALS (INCLUDING UNAUTHORIZED INTERCEPTION BY THIRD PARTIES OF ANY SUBMITTED MATERIALS), EVEN IF ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU FURTHER AGREE Teqody WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITES OR FROM ANY THIRD-PARTY MATERIALS, INCLUDING FROM ANY MALWARE OR ANY VIRUS, WORM, HACK, OR MALICIOUS SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE SITES IS TO STOP USING THE SITES. YOU AGREE THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF Teqody FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, WILL BE $100.
Applicable law may not allow for limitations on certain implied warranties, or exclusions or limitations of certain damages; solely to the extent that such law applies to you, some or all of the above disclaimers, exclusions or limitations may not apply to you, and you may have certain additional rights.
Teqody may terminate or suspend your access to the Sites at any time, with or without cause or notice, including if we believe that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of these Terms. Upon any such termination or suspension, (a) your right to access and use the Sites will immediately cease; (b) Teqody may immediately deactivate or delete your user name, password and account; (c) Teqody will be under no obligation to maintain or provide you with access to any materials associated with your account (including Submitted Materials), and may retain or delete such materials in Teqody’s sole discretion; and (d) except for the license granted to you to access and use the Sites, the remaining provisions of these Terms will survive and continue in effect.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (the “DMCA”) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that materials available on the Sites infringe your copyright, you (or your agent) may send to Teqody a written notice by mail, email or fax, requesting that Teqody remove such material or block access to it. If you believe in good faith that someone has wrongly filed a notice of copyright infringement against you, the DMCA permits you to send to Teqody a counter-notice. Notices and counter-notices must meet the then-current statutory requirements imposed by the DMCA. See http://www.copyright.gov/ for details. Notices and counter-notices must be sent in writing to:
Copyright Agent
Teqody International Inc.
Attn: Jeffrey Chow, Assistant General Counsel, Legal Department
Suite 20
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Email: contact@teqody.com
Phone: +1 (925) 433 0794
We suggest that you consult your legal advisor before filing a DMCA notice or counter-notice.
These Terms are governed by, and will be construed in accordance with, the laws of (a) the state where you use or access the Sites; or (b) if a dispute arises relating to (i) your consideration for placement on a job, (ii) your placement on a job, or (iii) your job order, the state in which the job opportunity at issue is located.
These Terms do not, and will not be construed to, create any partnership, joint venture, employer-employee, agency or franchisor-franchisee relationship between you and Teqody. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, that provision will be deemed severable from these Terms and will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provision. You may not assign, transfer or sublicense any or all of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our express prior written consent. We may assign, transfer or sublicense any or all of our rights or obligations under these Terms without restriction. No waiver by either party of any breach or default under these Terms will be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default. Any heading, caption or section title contained herein is for convenience only, and in no way defines or explains any section or provision. All terms defined in the singular will have the same meanings when used in the plural, where appropriate and unless otherwise specified. Any use of the term “including” or variations thereof in these Terms will be construed as if followed by the phrase “without limitation.” These Terms, including any terms and conditions incorporated herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Teqody relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersede any and all prior or contemporaneous written or oral agreements or understandings between you and Teqody relating to such subject matter. Notices to you (including notices of changes to these Terms) may be made via posting to the Sites or by email (including in each case via links), or by regular mail. Without limitation, a printed version of these Terms and of any notice given in electronic form will be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to these Terms to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. Teqody will not be responsible for any failure to fulfill any obligation due to any cause beyond its control.
You may need to register for an account to use all or portions of the Sites. We may reject, or require that you change, any username, password or other information that you provide to us in registering. You, and not Teqody, are responsible for the security of and any use or misuse of your username or password. In particular, it is your sole responsibility to (a) maintain the confidentiality of your account login and password; (b) frequently update and revise your password; and (c) promptly notify Teqody if there is any unauthorized use of your account(s) or any breach of security by contacting us in accordance with the “CONTACT US” section below.
If you are a business client of Teqody to whom we provide services (“Customer”), you may register with Teqody on the Sites. If you are a Customer using the Sites to engage contract talent online, the Terms of Service for Contract Talent state the terms and conditions governing your use of contract talent services, including your use of and access to the Site listed above.
Once registered, you may be able to:
You agree that you are solely responsible for all activities undertaken within your Customer account, including but not limited to any charges and additional fees incurred for extending or otherwise modifying jobs and creating new job orders.
If you wish to pay an outstanding invoice through the Sites (each such payment, a “Transaction“), you may be asked to supply certain information relevant to your Transaction including, without limitation, your bank information, routing number, bank account number, bank account type, credit card number, card verification number, the expiration date of your credit card, your billing address, billing phone number, and email. YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO USE ANY BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION OR CREDIT CARD(S) OR OTHER PAYMENT METHOD(S) UTILIZED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY TRANSACTION. To process your payment, Teqody uses CyberSource, an independent third party and subsidiary of Visa Inc. CyberSource controls the security and performance of its payment processing services. Please refer to the CyberSource terms, conditions and privacy policies governing your payment located at www.cybersource.com. Verification of information may be required prior to the acknowledgment or completion of any Transaction. Teqody or our agents may call or contact you regarding your account or your Transactions. You agree that we may place such calls or contact you relating to the Transaction.
If you register as a candidate on the Sites (“Candidate”), you may opt to enroll in or be automatically enrolled in other Teqody offerings designed to assist you in finding a job. As part of the enrollment process, we may require you to provide us with certain information including, but not limited to, your resume, name, email address, phone number, work history, education, experience, pay/compensation expectations and geographic location (the “Candidate Information“). Once you have enrolled, Teqody personnel may reach out to you via the email address or phone number your provided, and work with you to finalize your Candidate profile and continue to work with you throughout your use of the Sites.
You may be able to update your job search criteria and preferences, upload and update your resume, receive alerts, update your availability, view the status of your application, and provide us with additional information about you. Your Candidate Information may be viewed by Customers on the Sites according to Teqody’s matching algorithm. Customers may have the opportunity to communicate with you directly through the Sites. You may receive notification from the Sites regarding a Customer’s interest in you and details about the job. You may, in your sole discretion, respond to any Customer that has contacted you via the Sites, to accept or reject any interview requests. All requests for interviews by Customers through the Sites do not guarantee a final job or job offer, or a job offer at any particular level of compensation.
You agree that you are solely responsible for all activities undertaken within your account(s). Any initial communication between you and any Customer matched with shall be made exclusively through the Sites. Further communication with any Customer may only take place outside of the Sites after a Customer requests an interview with you and you accept the interview through the Sites. You further agree not to independently attempt to contact any Customer through an alternative means outside the Sites.
Further, without limiting the foregoing, Teqody (a) does not guarantee that you will receive any employment or job offers through the Sites; (b) will not be responsible for any job offers or listings, initial screenings, hiring decisions, or actual employment presented by third parties; and (c) is neither your employer nor your agent based solely on your usage of the Sites. You must use your own judgment in evaluating any prospective employers and any Third-Party Materials.
You authorize Teqody, Customers, and their respective agents to make investigations and inquiries into your work and educational history and other related matters as may be necessary in arriving at a decision to place you on a job. Teqody may use a third-party vendor to perform such investigations/inquiries. If a third-party vendor is used, you will be provided additional disclosures and authorization forms as required by applicable laws prior to a third party performing such investigations/inquiries.
You release employers, schools, and other persons from all liability in responding to inquiries connected with your application and you specifically authorize the release of information by any schools, businesses, individuals, services or other entities listed by you in the Candidate Information. Furthermore, you authorize Teqody and its agents to release any reference information to Customers who request such information for purposes of evaluating your credentials, skills and experience and you acknowledge that Customers may reach out to you directly.
You certify as to the accuracy of the Candidate Information and in any resume or other work history information. You understand that any misstatement of fact may cause you to be refused a job by Customer, to lose your job once placed on a job with Customer, or may result in removal of your account from the Sites. You are responsible for keeping Candidate Information accurate, complete, and up-to-date at all times.
There is no charge for Candidates to use the Sites. Neither Teqody nor Customers will require a payment from you.
You agree that by using the Sites as a Candidate, Teqody may contact you via the phone number (via text, call, or video conference) provided to Teqody, including cell phone numbers. You also agree that by using the Sites, Teqody may provide you with job opportunity or general employment information by sending email to you at the email address provided to Teqody.
If you were placed on a contract/temporary job with a Teqody business client and you were not an independent contractor, and you need to verify your employment or income on that job, please send an email to contact@teqody.com
The Teqody Direct functionality within the Sites, including within Teqody’s mobile application (the “App”), (individually or together “ Half Direct”) is operated by Teqody. Teqody Direct is an online tool that allows Customers to connect directly with Candidates that have been matched to their job orders using proprietary algorithms. In this Section 16, the term “Candidate” refers to users of the Sites who are seeking full-time employment opportunities. In this Section 16, the term “Customer” refers to those interested in receiving permanent placement services from Teqody through Teqody Direct.
If you elect to utilize Teqody Direct, you agree to these additional terms in this section titled, “Teqody DIRECT.”
After a Candidate creates an account and completes a profile on the Sites, Customer may view his/her Candidate Information according to Teqody’s matching algorithm. Customers will have the opportunity to engage with Candidates with skills and experience that match Customer’s job requirements. A Candidate may, in his/her sole discretion, respond to any Customer that has contacted him or her via the Sites, to accept or reject any interview requests. All requests for interviews by Customers through Teqody Direct do not guarantee a final job or job offer, or a job offer at any particular level of compensation.
Teqody Direct enables Customers to connect with the Teqody team and/or directly with Candidates. Candidates and Customers are solely responsible for the information provided in any resume or profile, any requests for interviews or offers made, any issues arising from an acceptance or denial of employment, and any other issues arising from the use of the Sites. Teqody does not provide any guarantee or assurances regarding the hiring or interviewing process. Teqody does not have input into the Customer’s hiring process. Teqody is not responsible for and does not guarantee job postings or wages or benefits presented by Customers.
Teqody is not a third party to or liable for any agreements between any Customers and Candidates, regardless of whether or not Teqody receives a fee from Customer in connection with the transaction. Candidates will not pay any fees to Teqody or a Customer.
If you are a Customer using Teqody Direct, the Terms of Service for Customers state additional terms and conditions governing your use of Teqody’s placement services, including your use of and access to the Site. If you have a question regarding those terms, please send an email to contact@teqody.com.
If you have a question regarding Teqody Direct, please contact your Success Manager or send an email to contact@teqody.com.
If you elect to utilize the App, you agree to these additional terms stated in this section entitled “MOBILE APPLICATION.”
We will be entitled to assume that anyone logging into your account on the App using your username and password is either you or someone logging in with your permission. If you fail to keep your username and password confidential, or if you share your username and password with someone else (whether intentionally or unintentionally), you accept full responsibility for the consequences of this. We will not be responsible to you for any loss that you suffer as a result of an unauthorized person accessing your account and/or using our App and we accept no responsibility for any losses or harm resulting from its unauthorized use, whether fraudulently or otherwise.
You understand that if you delete your account or the App from your device, or if we delete your account in accordance with these Terms, you may lose access to any data previously associated with your account (including, without limitation, your job applications and work history).
If you download the App, you may receive push notifications sent to you outside or inside the App which may include alerts, badges, banners and sounds (“Push Messages“). If you agree to allow Push Messages, then the App will generate Push Messages on your mobile device. You may control the Push Messages in your device’s or the App’s settings. Some of the Push Messages may be related to your location. Your carrier may charge standard data and other fees for use of Push Messages, and these fees may appear on your mobile bill or be deducted from your pre-paid balance. Your carrier may prohibit or restrict certain Push Messages and certain Push Messages may be incompatible with your carrier or mobile device. Contact your carrier with questions regarding these issues. You may discontinue Push Messages in your device’s or the App’s settings or by deleting the App. We may collect information related to your use of Push Messages. If you have registered for Push Messages, you agree to notify us of any changes to your mobile number, as applicable, and update your account on the App to reflect this change.
The Online Time Reporting and Approval System is an online tool that allows Teqody’s employees, independent contractors, and business clients to enter, review, and approve time reports (the “System”). “Employee” refers to users of the System who are employed by Teqody. The term “Independent Contractor” refers to users of the System who are working as independent contractors through Teqody. Within this section entitled “ONLINE TIME REPORTING AND APPROVAL SYSTEM,” the term “Customer” refers to users of the System who are business clients of Teqody. If you are not an authorized Employee, Independent Contractor, or Customer in the United States, please do not use the System. Unauthorized access or usage is strictly prohibited, and violators are subject to civil liabilities and criminal prosecution.
If you are an Employee or Independent Contractor, you may receive payment of wages using a variety of methods including direct deposit. You may also update your direct deposit information or enter new direct deposit information. You may make changes to your default payment method in the App by going to the Account Information section of the My Account menu. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of information we have on file, and you consent to Teqody updating such stored information from time to time based on information provided by you, your bank or other payments services providers. You will only provide to us information about payment methods that you are authorized to use. Your bank may charge you a fee for using direct deposit, which you are solely responsible for.
After a user creates an account in the System and a job order is created, Employees and Independent Contractors may opt to enter the days and hours worked on a time report through the System. A Customer may opt to receive, review, and approve the time report in the System.
If you are an Employee or Independent Contractor, you certify that the days and hours entered on the time report through the System are correct, complete, and were worked by you. You understand that a misstatement of fact may cause you to lose your employment or contract with Teqody or may result in removal of your account from the System.
If you are a Customer, by clicking the submit button, you acknowledge your receipt and approval of the time report. You understand that a misstatement of fact may cause Teqody to discontinue providing services or may result in removal of your account from the System.
By submitting your hours, comments, data and/or approval of time report information to the System (the “Time Report Information“), you hereby grant Teqody a perpetual, non-exclusive, irrevocable, royalty free, worldwide license and right to use, copy, modify, display, distribute, download, store, reproduce, transmit, publish, transfer, adapt, create derivative works in any manner, by any means, in entirety or a portion of, of your Time Report Information.
You acknowledge and accept that Teqody will share the Time Report Information with third parties for Teqody’s business purposes, including but not limited to Teqody’s business clients, advisors, agents, and consultants. Teqody will not sell your Time Report Information to any third party for marketing purposes.Teqody contact@teqody.com Teqody
