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Welcome to Smarter Way To Apply
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the "Smarter Way To Apply" platform operated by Jess Recruiting LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our services (including job search, job applications, employer job posting, dashboards, and any AI-assisted tools), you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Jess Recruiting LLC.
2. Service Description
"Smarter Way To Apply" is a recruitment and job matching platform designed for the automotive industry. Our services may include:
- Automotive Technicians
- Body Technicians
- Service Advisors
- Parts Specialists
- Other automotive industry professionals
Our platform may also provide tools for employers to create accounts, manage company profiles, post jobs (including drafts), submit jobs for administrative review, and review applications from candidates.
We may offer optional AI-assisted features (for example, draft guidance or content suggestions). AI output is provided for convenience and may be inaccurate; you are responsible for reviewing and verifying any content you submit or rely on.
3. Eligibility
To use our service, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have legal authorization to work in the United States
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Use the service only for lawful employment-related purposes
If you are using the service as an employer, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to act on behalf of your business and to post jobs and communicate with applicants.
By using our service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
4. User Responsibilities
As a user of our service, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, complete, and current information about yourself
- Maintain the security of your personal information
- Use the service only for lawful purposes related to employment
- Not misrepresent your qualifications, experience, or background
- Respond professionally to inquiries and communications
- Notify us promptly of any changes to your information
Employer-Specific Responsibilities
- Post only legitimate job opportunities and keep postings accurate and up to date
- Comply with all applicable employment, wage, and anti-discrimination laws
- Maintain the confidentiality and security of applicant information you receive
- Use applicant information only for recruiting/hiring purposes and not for unrelated marketing
- Do not request sensitive information unless required and lawful (e.g., Social Security numbers)
5. Application Process
When you submit an application through our platform:
- Your information will be shared with relevant employers who match your profile
- Employers may contact you directly for interviews or additional information
- We may follow up with you regarding your application status
- You may receive job opportunities that match your skills and preferences
When you submit a job posting as an employer, your job may be placed into an administrative review status (for example, "Pending Review") before it is made public. We may approve, reject, request edits, or remove postings at our discretion to maintain quality, compliance, and platform safety.
Important Note:
Submitting an application does not guarantee job placement. Final hiring decisions are made by individual employers.
6. Data Usage
By using our service, you consent to:
- Collection and processing of your personal and professional information
- Sharing your information with potential employers
- Communication from us regarding job opportunities
- Storage of your information for recruitment purposes
We also use analytics and advertising measurement tools (such as cookies/pixels) to understand how our website is used and to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. For details and choices, see our Privacy Policy.
For detailed information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Use the service for any illegal activities
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the service
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or our staff
- Use the service to distribute spam or unsolicited communications
- Post discriminatory, hateful, or unlawful job advertisements or screening criteria
- Scrape, harvest, or collect information from the service without permission
8. Intellectual Property
The service and its contents, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, and software, are the property of Jess Recruiting LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.
User-Provided Content
You retain ownership of content you submit (such as resumes, job postings, company descriptions, and job details). By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, display, and distribute that content as needed to operate and improve the service (for example, displaying job postings publicly and sharing applications with employers).
You represent and warrant that you have the rights to submit the content and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
9. Disclaimers
Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:
- Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Accuracy or completeness of information
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Job placement or employment guarantees
Employment Disclaimer:
We do not guarantee job placement, interviews, or employment. We are a recruitment service that facilitates connections between candidates and employers.
AI Feature Disclaimer:
Any AI-assisted suggestions are for informational purposes only and may be inaccurate. You are responsible for reviewing and validating all job posting content, communications, and decisions.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Jess Recruiting LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our service.
Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount paid by you for our services, if any.
11. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website.
Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically for updates.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our service at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
You may stop using our service at any time by contacting us to request removal of your information.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Unless otherwise required by applicable law, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the service will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Arizona, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Jess Recruiting LLC
General Support: info@smarterwaytoapply.com
Platform / Tech Support: cgosmon@smarterwaytoapply.com