Klarmode Ltd
TERMS OF SERVICES
Last update: 10 May 2024

Welcome to Klarmode

This Terms of Services applies to our products and Services. It describes the rights and obligations of you and us and forms a legally binding contract between you and Klarmode when you register and use our services.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
  • You must be at least 18 years old to use our services and when you do, you are agreeing to these terms. If you don’t agree you must not use our Services
  • You can access and use our Services via our website.
  • Your profile and Klarmode Account are for your personal use, you must keep your security details safe and not allow anyone else to use our Services on your behalf. Any use of our Services from your profile or Klarmode Account is deemed to be approved by you
  • We might suspend your access to our Services if we think your profile or Klarmode Account might be compromised, you engage in a restricted activity or we believe you may have or will violate any applicable laws
  • We hope you enjoy using Klarmode, but if you want to stop using our Services or close your Klarmode Account you can contact at support@klarmode.com
These Terms of Service govern your use of the website located at https://klarmode.com and any related services provided by Klarmode.

If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, feel free to email us at support@klarmode.com

By accessing https://klarmode.com, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using or accessing this website or using any other services provided by Klarmode.

We, Klarmode, reserve the right to review and amend any of these Terms of Service at our sole discretion. Upon doing so, we will update this page. Any changes to these Terms of Service will take effect immediately from the date of publication.

These Terms of Service were last updated on May 10, 2024.

Limitations of Use

By using this website, you warrant on behalf of yourself, your users, and other parties you represent that you will not:

  • Modify, copy, prepare derivative works of, decompile, or reverse engineer any materials and software contained on this website;
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from any materials and software on this website;
  • Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server;
  • Knowingly or negligently use this website or any of its associated services in a way that abuses or disrupts our networks or any other service Klarmode provides;
  • Use this website or its associated services to transmit or publish any harassing, indecent, obscene, fraudulent, or unlawful material;
  • Use this website or its associated services in violation of any applicable laws or regulations;
  • Use this website in conjunction with sending unauthorised advertising or spam;
  • Harvest, collect, or gather user data without the user’s consent; or
  • Use this website or its associated services in such a way that may infringe the privacy, intellectual property rights, or other rights of third parties.
Intellectual Property

The intellectual property in the materials contained in this website are owned by or licensed to Klarmode and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law. We grant our users permission to download one copy of the materials for personal, non-commercial transitory use.

This constitutes the grant of a licence, not a transfer of title. This licence shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions or the Terms of Service, and may be terminated by Klarmode at any time.

User-generated content

You retain ownership rights over any content you submit to us for publication on our website. Klarmode will never claim ownership of your content, but we do require a licence from you to use it. When you use our website or associated services to post, upload, share, or otherwise transmit content covered by intellectual property rights, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable, worldwide licence to use, distribute, modify, run, copy, publicly display, translate, or create derivative works of your content. This usage will always be consistent with your privacy preferences and our Privacy Policy.

Klarmode serves as your professional identity, providing a secure digital platform to showcase your skills and achievements. Users can add projects, certificates, courses, and skills, which can be verified through peer feedback and ratings. Klarmode transforms these achievements into a CV or allows users to share a link to their profile. This platform benefits users by enabling them to display and verify their skills comprehensively, helping to secure their first job, pivot their career, request a raise, and build an authentic online profile. Users must accurately represent their skills and projects, and peer verification requires mutual consent to maintain integrity.

By participating in Klarmode, you also grant us permission to use your username and other identifying information associated with your account in a manner that aligns with your privacy preferences and our Privacy Policy. This includes using your details to enhance your profile's visibility and credibility within the Klarmode.

The licence you grant us can be terminated at any time by deleting your content or account. However, if we or our partners have used your content in connection with commercial or sponsored content, the licence will continue until the relevant commercial or post has been discontinued by us.

Our approach focuses on making talent move by connecting skilled individuals with opportunities in a fair, convenient, transparent, and swift manner. We replace biased hiring practices with skills-based assessments, simplify the hiring process by reducing friction, provide transparency around job roles and salaries, and leverage AI for fast and accurate matching of profiles to opportunities. This ensures a seamless connection between talent and job opportunities, enhancing the user experience and facilitating career growth.

Registration and Payments

To use our services, you must create an account. All information provided must be accurate and updated as necessary. Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their accounts and any activities that occur under them. If unauthorised access is suspected, notify us immediately. Klarmode is not responsible for losses arising from failure to maintain confidentiality.

At some point, you may to wish to purchase a subscription (Klarmode Plus) to unlock new features, you will need to provide financial details relevant to your chosen payment method, including credit card information. All payments are processed via Stripe, which handles your data according to their Terms of Service. By using our platform, you agree to comply with Stripe's policies.

Billing for Klarmode Plus begins on the subscription date and recurs automatically on each renewal date. Your credit card will be charged on the day corresponding to the subscription's start date each month. Fees are prepaid for the upcoming month, and users can cancel at any time via their Settings page. Access to Klarmode Plus features continues until the end of the current billing period, after which it ceases unless re-subscribed. Refunds are not available.

By subscribing, you authorise Klarmode to automatically bill your selected payment method for any recurring fees. If a payment is unsuccessful due to card expiration, insufficient funds, or other issues, you remain responsible for uncollected amounts. We may suspend or terminate your subscription if payments remain overdue.

Upon profile deletion, Klarmode retains a trace of your profile data for up to 90 days for legal, security, and operational purposes. After this period, the data is permanently deleted. During this retention period, your data remains subject to our strict security protocols and will not be publicly accessible.

Copyright Infringement and Returns

Users agree not to upload or share copyrighted material without proper authorisation. Any reported copyright infringement will be promptly investigated. If infringement is confirmed, the offending content will be removed, and repeat offenders will face account suspension or termination. Currently, Klarmode Plus services are not eligible for returns or refunds, as all transactions are final and pre-paid. Users are encouraged to carefully review the features and benefits of Klarmode Plus before subscribing to ensure it meets their needs.

Referral Programme Policy

The Klarmode Referral Program is designed to enrich our community by allowing users to earn Export Tokens through referrals. These tokens are used to export professional skills into a customised CV.

Earning and Redeeming Export Tokens:

  • Issuance of Referral Codes: Each user receives a unique 12-digit referral code.
  • Rewards: Sharing this code grants 3 Export Tokens to both the referrer and the referee upon the referee’s use of the code.
  • No Limit on Shares: You can share your code with anyone, regardless of whether they are a new or existing user, provided the code has not been previously used by the recipient.
Rules and Fair Usage:

  • Account Integrity: Users must not create multiple accounts to gain additional tokens. Such practices will be monitored and may lead to penalties including suspension of the account and loss of tokens.
  • Compliance: All participants must comply with local and international laws. Misuse through creating fake accounts or other deceptive practices is prohibited.
  • Non-commercial Use: The referral program is intended for personal use only. Commercial use, selling, or exchanging referral benefits for other compensation is prohibited.
Monitoring and Enforcement:

  • Fraud Prevention: Klarmode reserves the right to investigate and verify the legitimacy of any referral activity. Additional documentation may be requested to confirm identity and activity.
  • Right to Withhold Rewards: Klarmode may withhold or reclaim tokens if the referral activity is found to be fraudulent or in violation of the terms of the program.
  • Suspension and Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate participation in the program if a user violates these terms.
Legal Liabilities and Responsibilities:

  • Indemnification: Participants agree to defend and indemnify Klarmode against losses resulting from violations of this policy.
  • Limitation of Liability: Klarmode is not liable for indirect losses or damages arising from participation in the referral program.
Disclaimer and Limitations of Liability

Klarmode Ltd provides the Klarmode website, along with all associated materials, on an 'as-is' basis. We offer no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaim all other warranties, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement of intellectual property or other rights, to the extent permitted by law.

In no event will Klarmode Ltd or its suppliers be liable for any consequential or indirect loss suffered by you or any third party arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its materials. This is applicable even if Klarmode Ltd or an authorised representative has been informed, verbally or in writing, of the potential for such damages.

"Consequential loss" encompasses a wide range of potential damages, including indirect loss, real or anticipated loss of profit, loss of benefit, revenue, business, goodwill, opportunity, savings, reputation, use, or data corruption. These losses may arise from statutory, contractual, equity, or tort claims (including negligence), indemnity claims, or other legal theories.

Users of Klarmode’s services must acknowledge that their professional activities on the platform remain under their own control and discretion. Klarmode cannot guarantee outcomes such as job offers or career advancements solely based on participation of Klar ID. The platform facilitates connections and provides resources, but individual success relies on the user's active engagement and accurate representation of their skills.

Some jurisdictions may not allow the limitation of implied warranties or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages. In these cases, the limitations outlined above may not apply, and Klarmode's liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by the relevant laws.

Accuracy of Materials

The materials on the Klarmode website are intended for general information and are not comprehensive. Klarmode Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of these materials or any resources linked to them. Users should consult more complete sources and not rely solely on this information to make decisions. Klarmode Ltd reserves the right to change website information without prior notice, and users are responsible for staying informed about such changes and ensuring accurate representation of their skills.

Additional Tools

Please note that our website may include third-party tools which are outside of our control. The access to said tools is provided on an 'as is' basis with no warranties, expressed or implied, and without any endorsement. We are not liable for the use of the third-party tools provided on our website. You are solely responsible for any risks associated with using said tools, we recommend reading the relevant third-party provider’s Terms of Service. Klarmode Ltd has the right to offer new third-party tools in the future.

Links

Klarmode has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, approval or control by Klarmode Ltd of the site. Use of any such linked site is at your own risk and we strongly advise you make your own investigations with respect to the suitability of those sites.

Inaccuracies and Mistakes

Please note that any content available on our website may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or mistakes related to the service’s description, pricing, promotion, and availability. We have the right to cancel or update any existing services should any information provided by us be proven inaccurate. Said information can be amended at any time without prior notice. Please note that we are not obligated to clarify any of the information related to our website and service, including pricing information, except as required by law.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) your Contributions; (2) use of the website; (3) breach of these Terms of Service; (4) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Terms of Service; (5) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or (6) any overt harmful act toward any other user of the website with whom you connected via the website. 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate, at your expense, with our defence of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding which is subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of it.

Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your right to use our website and terminate these Terms of Service immediately upon written notice to you for any breach of these Terms of Service.

Severance

Any term of these Terms of Service which is wholly or partially void or unenforceable is severed to the extent that it is void or unenforceable. The validity of the remainder of these Terms of Service is not affected.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the website or with respect to the website constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. These Terms of Service operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control. 

If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Terms of Service and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. There is no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Terms of Service or use of the website. You agree that these Terms of Service will not be construed against us by virtue of having drafted them. You hereby waive any and all defences you may have based on the electronic form of these Terms of Service and the lack of signing by the parties hereto to execute these Terms of Service.

Trademarks

"KLARMODE" is the UK registered trademark of Klarmode Ltd (trade mark registered number UK00003770647). The Klarmode name and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans are trademarks of the Klarmode or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Klarmode. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans on Klarmode are the trademarks of their respective owners.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.