elev8
Terms of Service

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

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Welcome to elev8.These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the elev8 platform, website, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”) operated by elev8 (“elev8,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Platform.
1. Company Information
elev8 Newark, DE United States Email: support@elev8work.com
2. Eligibility
You must:
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • Provide accurate and truthful information
The Platform is intended for white-collar professionals, hiring managers, and recruiters.
3. Description of Services
elev8 provides a professional credibility platform that allows users to:
  • Showcase professional accomplishments
  • Publish and receive peer reviews and recommendations
  • Request verification of accomplishments
  • Access subscription-based premium features
  • Discover and connect with professionals or candidates
elev8 does not:
  • Conduct criminal background checks
  • Guarantee employment
  • Guarantee hiring outcomes
  • Act as an employer, staffing agency, or recruiter
4. User Accounts
To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
  • Provide accurate and current information
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized use
You are responsible for all activity under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
5. User Content
A. Ownership You retain ownership of content you submit, including:
  • Profile information
  • Accomplishments
  • Reviews and recommendations
  • Uploaded documentation
B. License to elev8 By submitting content, you grant elev8 a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
  • Host
  • Store
  • Display
  • Reproduce
  • Modify (for formatting purposes only)
  • Distribute
for the purpose of operating and promoting the Platform.
6. Reviews and Recommendations Policy
Because trust is central to elev8: You agree that reviews and recommendations must:
  • Be truthful and based on real professional experience
  • Not be defamatory, false, misleading, or retaliatory
  • Not violate confidentiality agreements
  • Not include unlawful, discriminatory, or abusive content
Prohibited Conduct You may not:
  • Fabricate reviews
  • Exchange compensation for reviews without disclosure
  • Impersonate others
  • Post knowingly false accomplishments
elev8 reserves the right to remove content that violates these Terms.
7. Accomplishment Verification
When you request verification:
  • You must provide accurate supporting documentation
  • You authorize elev8 to contact references you designate
  • You confirm you have the legal right to share submitted materials
Verification indicates that submitted documentation was reviewed. Verification:
  • Is not a guarantee of employment
  • Is not a certification of overall character
  • Does not represent endorsement by elev8
elev8 is not liable for reliance on verification badges by third parties.
8. Subscriptions & Payments
A. Subscription Plans We may offer subscription-based services to:
  • Candidates
  • Hiring managers
  • Recruiters
Subscription features and pricing will be described on the Platform.B. Billing By subscribing, you agree:
  • To pay all applicable fees
  • That subscriptions may auto-renew unless canceled
  • That payments are processed by third-party payment providers
C. Refunds Unless otherwise stated, subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law.
9. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
  • Use the Platform for unlawful purposes
  • Scrape, copy, or harvest data without permission
  • Circumvent security measures
  • Interfere with Platform operations
  • Upload malicious code
  • Misrepresent your identity
10. Intellectual Property
All Platform content (excluding user content), including:
  • Logos
  • Branding
  • Software
  • Design
  • Trademarks
are the property of elev8 or its licensors. You may not copy, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.
11. Privacy
Your use of the Platform is governed by our Privacy Policy.
12. Disclaimers
THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” elev8 DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:
  • MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
We do not guarantee:
  • Employment opportunities
  • Accuracy of user-submitted content
  • Continuous or error-free operation
Users are responsible for evaluating information independently.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law: elev8 shall not be liable for:
  • Indirect
  • Incidental
  • Special
  • Consequential
  • Punitive damages
including lost profits, employment opportunities, or reputational harm.Our total liability shall not exceed the greater of:
  • The amount you paid in the past 12 months, or
  • $100 USD
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless elev8 from claims arising out of:
  • Your content
  • Your misuse of the Platform
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of third-party rights
15. Content Removal & Account Termination
We may suspend or terminate accounts if:
  • You violate these Terms
  • We detect fraudulent or abusive behavior
  • Required by law
We may remove content at our discretion.
16. Copyright & DMCA
If you believe content infringes your copyright, contact:support@elev8work.comInclude:
  • Identification of the copyrighted work
  • Identification of the infringing material
  • Your contact information
  • A statement under penalty of perjury
17. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
A. Governing Law These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.B. Binding Arbitration Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Delaware, except where prohibited by law.You waive the right to:
  • Trial by jury
  • Participation in class actions
18. International Users
If you access the Platform from outside the United States:
  • You are responsible for compliance with local laws.
  • You acknowledge data may be processed in the United States.
19. Modifications to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. If changes are material:
  • We will update the “Last Updated” date.
Continued use constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
20. Severability
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
21. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and elev8.