Terms of Service | CareerRecon

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of CareerRecon ("Company," "we," "our," "us"). By creating an account or using the CareerRecon platform, Chrome extension, or related services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services.

1. Description of Services

CareerRecon provides an AI-powered job search platform that includes:

Job Discovery: Automated scanning and scoring of job opportunities across multiple sources
Application Preparation: AI-assisted resume and cover letter generation tailored to specific job descriptions
Pipeline Tracking: Kanban-style application pipeline with follow-up reminders and status management
Networking Tools: Chrome extension for surfacing and researching professional contacts at target companies
Email Integration: Optional Gmail integration for tracking application status updates (requires explicit OAuth consent)
Interview and Negotiation Support: AI-powered interview practice and salary benchmarking tools

Features may be added, modified, or discontinued over time. We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes.

2. Eligibility

To use CareerRecon, you must:

Be at least 18 years old
Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract in your jurisdiction
Not be prohibited from using the Services under applicable law

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

3. Account Registration and Responsibilities

3.1 Account Creation

You must create an account to access most features. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
All activity that occurs under your account
Notifying us immediately via our contact page if you suspect unauthorized access

We are not liable for losses resulting from unauthorized use of your account where you failed to maintain reasonable security of your credentials.

3.3 Accuracy of Profile Information

You agree to provide truthful and accurate information in your profile and application materials. CareerRecon generates documents based on the information you provide — we have no ability to verify the accuracy of your resume content or work history.

You are solely responsible for the accuracy of information submitted to employers. Submitting false or misleading information to employers may constitute fraud and is a violation of these Terms.

4. AI-Generated Content

CareerRecon uses artificial intelligence to generate resumes, cover letters, and other application materials.

You acknowledge and agree that:

AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or statements that do not accurately reflect your experience
You must review all AI-generated content before submitting it to any employer or third party
CareerRecon is a productivity tool, not a substitute for your professional judgment
We make no guarantees about the quality, accuracy, or effectiveness of generated content
Generated application materials are provided for your use — we retain no ownership claim over documents you create using the platform

5. Acceptable Use and Fair Use

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use CareerRecon for lawful personal job search activities, including applying for jobs, managing your application pipeline, researching employers, and networking with professional contacts. The following are examples of acceptable use:

Discovering and evaluating job opportunities using the platform's search and scoring features
Generating tailored application materials (resumes, cover letters) for positions you intend to apply for
Tracking your application pipeline and managing follow-ups
Using the Chrome extension to research companies and professional contacts during your job search
Integrating your email to monitor application status updates
Exporting your own data for personal use

5.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information to employers using CareerRecon
Use the Services to harass, spam, or engage in unsolicited commercial communications
Automate interactions with third-party platforms (LinkedIn, job boards, employer career portals) in violation of those platforms' terms of service
Use CareerRecon for the purposes of building a competing product or service
Reverse engineer, scrape, copy, or extract data from the CareerRecon platform or APIs
Redistribute, resell, or sublicense CareerRecon's data, features, or outputs without written permission
Use automated tools to make bulk or programmatic requests to the platform beyond normal usage patterns
Create multiple accounts to circumvent rate limits, usage restrictions, or account-level controls
Share your account with others or allow unauthorized access to your account
Use the Services for any purpose that violates applicable law
Attempt to circumvent security controls or access data belonging to other users

5.3 Fair Use Guidelines

CareerRecon is designed to enhance your personal job search — not to serve as a data source for other products or services. Fair use means using the platform's features as part of your genuine job search workflow.

Examples of fair use:

Using job discovery to find and evaluate opportunities relevant to your career goals
Generating application materials for positions you plan to apply for
Researching companies and contacts at organizations where you are actively pursuing opportunities
Using pipeline tracking to manage your active applications and follow-ups

Examples that exceed fair use:

Bulk downloading job listings or contact data for use outside the platform
Using the platform primarily as a data aggregation or market research tool rather than for active job searching
Proxying or re-exposing CareerRecon features through another application or service
Systematically extracting AI-generated content for purposes unrelated to your own job applications

We reserve the right to limit or suspend accounts that consistently exceed fair use patterns. If you are uncertain whether your intended use is permitted, please contact us for guidance.

5.4 LinkedIn and Third-Party Platform Policy

The CareerRecon Chrome extension operates similarly to a password manager or browser assistant — it works across any website you visit and offers contextual content to support your job search. The extension does not scrape, extract, or programmatically interact with any third-party platform. It navigates to LinkedIn profiles and other professional pages for viewing purposes only.

All actions on LinkedIn and other third-party platforms are performed by you, the human user. You are responsible for complying with the terms of service of any third-party platform you access while using CareerRecon tools, including LinkedIn's User Agreement.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain full ownership of your resume content, work history, career goals, and any other personal information you provide to CareerRecon. You grant us a limited license to use your content solely to provide the Services to you.

6.2 Generated Application Materials

Application documents generated using your content and CareerRecon's tools are yours. We assert no ownership rights over your resumes, cover letters, or other application materials produced through the platform.

6.3 CareerRecon Platform

The CareerRecon platform, including its software, design, trademarks, and proprietary content, is the property of CareerRecon. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our platform without written permission.

6.4 Third-Party Trademarks and Content

Job listings, company logos, and other third-party content displayed within the platform remain the property of their respective owners. CareerRecon displays this content for informational purposes related to your job search and does not claim ownership or imply endorsement by any third party.

7. Third-Party Services and Integrations

CareerRecon integrates with third-party services including Gmail, job boards, contact enrichment providers, and AI model providers. Your use of these integrations is subject to the applicable third-party terms of service and privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the actions, content, or availability of third-party services.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

The Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
AI-generated content will be accurate, complete, or suitable for your purposes
Job listings discovered through the platform are accurate, current, or available
Use of the Services will result in job interviews, offers, or employment
Employer response rates will meet any particular expectation

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

CAREERRECON'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICES IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) $100.
WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, OR DAMAGE TO REPUTATION, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CareerRecon, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the Services in violation of these Terms
Content you provide or submit through the Services
Your violation of any third party's rights
Your violation of applicable law

11. Termination

11.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time from your account settings. Termination does not entitle you to a refund of any paid subscription fees.

11.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account with or without notice if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these Terms. We will generally provide notice and an opportunity to cure minor violations before terminating an account.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Services ends immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination — including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and governing law — will survive.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. For material changes, we will notify you by email at least 14 days before the new Terms take effect. Continued use of the Services after the effective date of updated Terms constitutes your acceptance.

13. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms or the Services will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Denver County, Colorado. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

14. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CareerRecon regarding the Services.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms is not a waiver of that right or provision.
Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to a successor entity.

15. Contact Us

CareerRecon Boulder, CO, USA

For legal inquiries or questions about these Terms, please contact us.