Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account on VETT, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use VETT.

Description of Service

VETT is a platform that enables employers to create verified work records for current and former employees, and enables employers to discover and reach out to talent directly. The platform provides:

• Verified employment records submitted by employers
• Employee profiles with skills and work history
• Talent search and discovery for employers
• Direct messaging between employers and candidates
• Performance review management

Account Registration

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to use VETT.
• One person or company per account. Sharing accounts is not permitted.

Employer Obligations

As an employer using VETT, you agree to:

• Submit only truthful and accurate information in VETT Records.
• Not submit false, misleading, or defamatory information about any employee.
• Ensure your use of VETT complies with applicable employment laws in your jurisdiction, including but not limited to anti-discrimination laws.
• Obtain any necessary consents before submitting employment records.

Submitting false or defamatory information is a violation of these terms and may result in immediate account termination and legal liability.

Employee Rights

• Employees have the right to review any VETT Record submitted about them before it is published.
• Employees have the right to flag fields they dispute and request discussion with the employer.
• Employees own their own professional data on VETT.
• Employers cannot publish a VETT Record without employee acknowledgment.
• Employees can control their visibility status and who can see their profile.

Data Ownership

• Employees own their VETT Records and professional data.
• If an employer account is closed, their submitted records remain accessible to the employee.
• Employees may request deletion of their records at any time by contacting contact@getvett.org.

Payment Terms

• Employer subscriptions are billed monthly.
• The 3-day free trial requires no credit card.
• After the trial ends, access downgrades to the free tier unless a subscription is activated.
• No refunds are provided on monthly subscriptions.
• Annual subscriptions (when available) are eligible for a pro-rated refund within 7 days of payment.
• All payment processing is handled by Stripe.

Intellectual Property

• VETT owns all platform code, design, trademarks, and infrastructure.
• Users own their own data and content.
• You grant VETT a non-exclusive license to display and transmit your data solely to provide the service.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Scrape or use automated data collection tools on the platform.
• Create fake accounts or submit records for people without their knowledge.
• Harass or abuse other users.
• Upload malicious code or files.
• Use VETT to discriminate against employees based on protected characteristics.
• Attempt to circumvent any security measures.
• Use the platform for any illegal purpose.

Limitation of Liability

VETT is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

• We are not liable for the accuracy of employer-submitted records.
• We are not liable for hiring decisions made based on VETT data.
• Our total liability to you for any claim is limited to the amount you paid us in the 3 months preceding the claim.
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.

Indemnification

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

• Your use of the platform
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third party rights
• Content you submit to the platform

Termination

• Either party may terminate the account at any time.
• We may terminate accounts that violate these terms without notice.
• On termination, employer access is revoked immediately.
• Employee data is retained for 30 days, then deleted unless the employee requests earlier deletion.
• Employees can export their data before account deletion.

FCRA Compliance Obligations (US Employers)

12.1 Consumer Reporting Agency Status

VETT operates as a consumer reporting agency (CRA) as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (FCRA). VETT records constitute "consumer reports" under FCRA when used in connection with employment decisions.

12.2 Permissible Purpose

Employers may only access VETT records for a permissible purpose as defined by FCRA § 1681b, including: evaluating a candidate for employment, promotion, reassignment, or retention. Accessing VETT records for any other purpose is prohibited and may constitute a violation of federal law.

12.3 Adverse Action Obligations

Before taking any adverse employment action (including declining to hire, failing to promote, or terminating employment) based in whole or in part on information obtained from VETT, the Employer must:

• (a) provide the affected individual with a pre-adverse action notice including a copy of the VETT record relied upon and a written description of the individual's rights under FCRA;
• (b) allow a reasonable period (minimum five business days) for the individual to dispute the accuracy of the record; and
• (c) if adverse action is taken, provide a final adverse action notice identifying VETT as the source of the consumer report.

VETT provides a template adverse action notice in the Employer Help Centre. Compliance with these requirements is solely the Employer's responsibility.

12.4 Dispute Resolution

VETT maintains a dispute resolution mechanism that satisfies FCRA's reinvestigation requirements. Employers must not suppress, delete, or alter records subject to an active dispute.

12.5 Record Retention

Employers must retain records of all FCRA-required notices for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the employment decision.

12.6 Indemnification

Employer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold VETT harmless from any claims, damages, fines, or penalties arising from Employer's failure to comply with FCRA obligations, including failure to provide adverse action notices.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of VETT will be resolved by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitration will be conducted in Delaware, USA.

You waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits against VETT.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify users by email at least 30 days before any material changes take effect. Your continued use of VETT after the changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Contact

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

contact@getvett.org