SkillsetGroup Terms & Conditions
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to SkillsetGroup (“SSG,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing, purchasing, subscribing to, or utilizing any staffing services, recruiting services, software, AI tools, AI employees, automation systems, websites, portals, APIs, applications, platforms, databases, or related services provided by SSG (collectively, the “Services”), Client agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If Client does not agree to these Terms, Client shall not access or use the Services.
2. Ownership of Intellectual Property
All content, software, source code, object code, workflows, recruiting methodologies, business processes, databases, automation systems, AI agents, AI employees, algorithms, prompts, datasets, training models, dashboards, APIs, integrations, reports, documentation, inventions, trade secrets, branding, trademarks, designs, user interfaces, compilations, and proprietary technology utilized or provided by SSG are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of SSG and its licensors (“SSG Intellectual Property”). Client receives only a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Services solely for Client’s internal business purposes during the applicable service term. No ownership rights are transferred to Client.
3. Restrictions on Use
Client shall not, directly or indirectly:
Copy, duplicate, reproduce, modify, distribute, republish, sell, sublicense, lease, or exploit the Services or SSG Intellectual Property;
Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code, prompts, workflows, training models, or system architecture;
Create derivative works or competing products based upon the Services;
Use SSG’s Services, AI employees, staffing models, recruiting workflows, or software to build, train, improve, benchmark, or develop competing products or services;
Misappropriate or attempt to replicate SSG’s business model, pricing structure, recruiting systems, automation logic, or operational methodologies;
Remove proprietary notices, trademarks, or branding;
Permit unauthorized third parties to access or use the Services;
Use the Services for unlawful, fraudulent, discriminatory, abusive, or harmful purposes;
Utilize bots, scraping tools, automated extraction methods, or data mining technologies against SSG systems. Any unauthorized use shall constitute a material breach of these Terms and may violate intellectual property, trade secret, unfair competition, and applicable state and federal laws.
4. AI Services and AI Employees
SSG may provide artificial intelligence services, AI employees, automation tools, conversational systems, recruiting automation, workflow agents, machine learning systems, or related technologies (“AI Services”).
Client acknowledges and agrees:
AI-generated outputs may contain inaccuracies or incomplete information AI Services are provided for business assistance purposes only and do not constitute legal, accounting, tax, medical, or professional advice;
Client is solely responsible for reviewing and validating AI-generated outputs before reliance or implementation; SSG retains all ownership rights to underlying AI systems, prompts, workflows, orchestration layers, training methodologies, and platform architecture; Client shall not use AI outputs, workflows, or systems to create competing technologies or derivative AI models. SSG reserves the right to suspend, modify, improve, or discontinue AI Services at any time.
5. Confidentiality
Client acknowledges that SSG’s Services and business operations involve confidential and proprietary information, including trade secrets. Client agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all non-public information disclosed by SSG, including but not limited to:
Software and platform architecture;
AI systems and workflows;
Recruiting methods;
Candidate databases;
Pricing structures;
Operational processes;
Business strategies;
Customer information;
Financial information;
Product roadmaps.
Client shall not disclose, share, replicate, or use such information except as necessary to utilize the Services. These confidentiality obligations survive termination of the relationship.
6. Non-Circumvention and Competitive Protection
Client agrees not to circumvent, replicate, exploit, or commercially utilize SSG’s staffing methodologies, recruiting workflows, software systems, AI employees, automation processes, operational models, or proprietary business concepts for purposes of competing with SSG or avoiding payment obligations. Client further agrees not to knowingly assist third parties in copying or misappropriating SSG Intellectual Property or business operations.
7. User Data and Platform Usage
Client retains ownership of data submitted by Client (“Client Data”). Client grants SSG a limited right to process, store, transmit, and utilize Client Data as necessary to provide the Services. Client represents that it has all necessary rights and permissions relating to Client Data. SSG may utilize anonymized and aggregated usage data for analytics, operational improvement, machine learning optimization, benchmarking, and platform enhancement purposes.
8. Payment Terms
All invoices are due pursuant to the payment terms set forth in the applicable agreement, statement of work, invoice, or service order. Late payments may accrue interest at the maximum rate permitted by law. Client shall be responsible for all collection costs, attorneys’ fees, court costs, arbitration fees, and enforcement expenses incurred by SSG.
9. Termination
SSG may suspend or terminate access to the Services immediately for:
Non-payment;
Unauthorized use;
Intellectual property violations;
Security risks;
Illegal activity;
Material breach of these Terms. Upon termination, all licenses granted to Client immediately cease. Sections relating to intellectual property, confidentiality, payment obligations, limitations of liability, dispute resolution, and indemnification survive termination.
10. Injunctive Relief
Client acknowledges that unauthorized use or disclosure of SSG Intellectual Property or confidential information would cause irreparable harm for which monetary damages alone would be insufficient. Accordingly, SSG shall be entitled to immediate injunctive relief, temporary restraining orders, equitable remedies, and specific performance without the requirement of posting bond.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SSG shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or lost profit damages arising out of or related to the Services. SSG’s aggregate liability under these Terms shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client to SSG during the six (6) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”
SSG DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION. SSG DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR UNINTERRUPTED.
13. Indemnification
Client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SSG and its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, licensors, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising out of:
Client’s use of the Services;
Violation of these Terms;
Violation of law;
Misuse of AI outputs;
Infringement of third-party rights;
Unauthorized or unlawful activities by Client.
14. Governing Law and VenueThese Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be exclusively resolved in the state or federal courts located in Orange County, California. Client consents to exclusive jurisdiction and venue therein.
15. Modifications to Terms
SSG reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms shall become effective upon posting at:
skillsetgroup.com/terms
Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any executed agreements, statements of work, invoices, service orders, or appendices, constitute the entire agreement between the parties relating to the Services and supersede all prior discussions or understandings.