Candidate Agreement

Effective Date: 30 June 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

This Candidate Agreement ("Agreement") governs the use of the Jobultimator platform (www.jobultimator.com) by job seekers, contractors, freelancers, consultants, interns, apprentices, students, executives, and other individuals seeking professional opportunities through the Platform.

This Agreement forms part of the Jobultimator legal framework and should be read together with:

• Terms of Service

• Privacy Policy

• AI Governance & Transparency Policy

• Acceptable Use Policy

• Cookie Policy

In the event of conflict, this Agreement governs Candidate-related activities.

2. CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY

To use Jobultimator (www.jobultimator.com), Candidates must:

• Meet the minimum legal age required under applicable law

• Have legal authority to seek employment or professional opportunities

• Provide accurate information

• Comply with applicable laws

• Comply with all Platform policies

Jobultimator may require verification of eligibility.

3. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION

Candidates may create personal accounts to:

• Search jobs

• Create profiles

• Upload resumes

• Upload CVs

• Upload portfolios

• Apply for vacancies

• Network with professionals

• Receive recommendations

• Communicate with recruiters and employers

Candidates must provide accurate information.

False information may result in suspension or termination.

4. PROFILE INFORMATION

Candidates are responsible for maintaining accurate profiles.

Profiles may include:

• Name

• Contact information

• Employment history

• Education

• Skills

• Certifications

• Professional achievements

• Portfolio materials

• References

Candidates are solely responsible for content they publish.

5. PUBLIC PROFILE VISIBILITY

Jobultimator may permit public profiles.

Candidates may choose available privacy settings.

Candidates acknowledge that public information may be viewed by:

• Employers

• Recruiters

• Other users

• Search engines where permitted

Jobultimator cannot guarantee removal of information copied by third parties.

6. CV AND RESUME UPLOADS

Candidates may upload:

• Resumes

• CVs

• Cover letters

• Certifications

• Portfolios

• Supporting documentation

Candidates warrant that uploaded content:

• Is accurate

• Is lawful

• Does not infringe third-party rights

• Does not contain malware

7. JOB APPLICATIONSCandidates may apply for opportunities through the Platform.

Submission of an application does not guarantee:

• Review

• Interview

• Contact

• Employment

• Placement

Employers and Recruiters remain responsible for recruitment decisions.

8. AI-POWERED RECOMMENDATIONS

Jobultimator may provide:

• Job recommendations

• Career suggestions

• Skills recommendations

• Application insights

• Profile improvement suggestions

AI recommendations are informational only.

Candidates should independently evaluate opportunities.

9. AI PROFILE ANALYSIS

AI systems may analyze:

• CVs

• Profiles

• Skills

• Employment history

• Educational records

• Platform activity

Analysis may be used to:

• Improve matching

• Generate recommendations

• Improve search results

• Enhance user experience

10. AUTOMATED PROCESSING DISCLOSURE

Certain Platform features may involve automated processing.

Where required by law, Candidates may request:

• Human review

• Additional information

• Correction of inaccuracies• Reconsideration of certain automated outcomes

11. DIRECT MESSAGING

Candidates may communicate with:

• Employers

• Recruiters

• Other authorized users

Communications must remain:

• Professional

• Respectful

• Lawful

Jobultimator may monitor communications where legally permitted.

12. NETWORKING FEATURES

Candidates may:

• Connect with users

• Follow organizations

• Participate in communities

• Engage in professional discussions

Users remain responsible for their conduct.

13. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

Candidates shall not:

• Create fake accounts

• Misrepresent qualifications

• Impersonate others

• Upload false documents

• Harass users

• Conduct scams

• Distribute malware

• Post unlawful content

• Violate intellectual property rights

Violations may result in immediate termination.

14. VERIFICATION PROCEDURES

Jobultimator may verify:

• Identity

• Qualifications• Certifications

• Employment history

• Educational credentials

Verification does not guarantee accuracy or authenticity of all information.

15. BACKGROUND CHECKS

Jobultimator does not conduct universal background checks.

Employers and Recruiters remain responsible for:

• Reference checks

• Criminal record checks

• Employment verification

• Credential verification

16. CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidates remain responsible for:

• Application decisions

• Career decisions

• Profile accuracy

• Communications

• Uploaded content

Candidates must independently assess opportunities.

17. FRAUD PREVENTION

Jobultimator may:

• Monitor suspicious activity

• Detect fraudulent behavior

• Verify identities

• Restrict accounts

• Conduct investigations

Candidates agree to cooperate with reasonable verification requests.

18. DATA PRIVACY

Candidate information shall be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

Candidates acknowledge that information may be shared with:

• Employers

• Recruiters

• Service providers

• Authorities where legally required19. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Candidate information may be processed internationally.

Transfers may occur using:

• Standard Contractual Clauses

• UK IDTA

• Adequacy mechanisms

• Other lawful transfer mechanisms

20. CONTENT OWNERSHIP

Candidates retain ownership of their content.

By uploading content, Candidates grant Jobultimator a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to:

• Host

• Store

• Display

• Process

• Analyze

• Reproduce

• Distribute

such content for Platform operation.

21. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Jobultimator retains ownership of:

• Software

• Databases

• Algorithms

• AI systems

• Trademarks

• Branding

• Documentation

Candidates obtain only limited access rights.

22. PROFILE REMOVAL

Candidates may delete profiles subject to:

• Legal retention obligations

• Security requirements

• Ongoing investigations

• Contractual obligations

Certain records may be retained where legally required.23. ACCOUNT SUSPENSION

Jobultimator may suspend or terminate accounts where:

• Fraud is suspected

• Policies are violated

• Security risks arise

• Legal obligations require action

24. NO GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT

Jobultimator does not guarantee:

• Employment

• Interviews

• Job offers

• Recruiter responses

• Career progression

• Compensation outcomes

Recruitment outcomes depend upon multiple factors beyond Jobultimator's control.

25. DISCLAIMERS

The Platform is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE."

Jobultimator disclaims all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.

AI-generated content may be inaccurate and should not be relied upon without verification.

26. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

Jobultimator shall not be liable for:

• Lost employment opportunities

• Lost earnings

• Lost business opportunities

• Indirect damages

• Consequential damages

• Emotional distress arising from recruitment outcomes

Liability shall not exceed the greater of:

(a) fees paid by the Candidate during the previous twelve months; or

(b) £100.

27. INDEMNIFICATION

Candidates agree to indemnify Jobultimator from claims arising from:

• Uploaded content

• Misrepresentations

• Violations of law

• Violations of this Agreement

28. COMPLAINTS

Candidates may submit complaints regarding:

• Recruitment activities

• Privacy concerns

• AI recommendations

• Platform conduct

• Content moderation decisions

Jobultimator may investigate complaints in accordance with applicable policies.

29. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.

30. JURISDICTION

Subject to mandatory local legal rights, disputes shall be submitted to the courts of England and Wales.

31. CHANGES TO THIS AGREEMENT

Jobultimator may update this Agreement periodically.

Material changes may be communicated through:

• Platform notifications

• Website notices

• Email communications

Continued use constitutes acceptance.

32. CONTACT INFORMATION

Website: www.jobultimator.com

Support: support@jobultimator.com

Privacy: privacy@jobultimator.com

Legal: legal@jobultimator.com

Compliance: compliance@jobultimator.com

Effective Date: 30 June 2026