Terms of Service

Last updated: October 18, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using hireladder.ai ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Beta Program

🧪 Beta Status

  • hireladder.ai is currently in BETA and is provided "as is"
  • Beta period ends Q1 2026
  • Beta users receive free access during and after the beta period
  • Features may change, have bugs, or be temporarily unavailable
  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features during beta

3. AI Services & Disclaimers

⚠️ Important: AI Can Make Mistakes

  • No Guarantees: We do not guarantee job placement, interview success, or any specific outcomes from using our AI features.
  • AI Limitations: Our AI-powered features (resume analysis, job matching, interview prep) are tools to assist you, not replace your judgment. Always review AI suggestions carefully.
  • Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information.
  • Use at Your Own Risk: You are solely responsible for verifying all information provided by our AI services and making your own decisions.
  • No Professional Advice: Our AI services do not constitute professional career counseling, legal advice, or financial advice.

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Use the Service only for lawful purposes
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer or access unauthorized areas
  • Not use the Service to spam, harass, or harm others
  • Not share your account with others
  • Review and verify all AI-generated content before use

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by hireladder.ai and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of your data (resumes, applications, etc.). By using the Service, you grant us a license to use your data solely to provide and improve the Service.

6. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services:

  • AI Providers: OpenAI, Google Gemini (for AI-powered features)
  • Job Boards: LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter (for job discovery)
  • Authentication: Clerk (for secure login)
  • Email: Resend (for notifications)
  • Database: Neon/Supabase (for data storage)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service.

7. Limitation of Liability

⚖️ Legal Disclaimer

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HIRELADDER.AI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

We provide the Service "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms of Service.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. You may request deletion of your data at any time through your account settings.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact Information

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

  • Email: support@hireladder.ai
  • Website: https://hireladder.ai

12. Beta User Benefits

🎁 Beta User Perks

  • Free access during beta period (Q1 2026)
  • Free access forever after beta ends
  • Priority support and feature requests
  • Early access to new features
  • Direct feedback channel to our team

By using hireladder.ai, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.