1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to VacancyPlug. By accessing or using our website at vacancyplug.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Site.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and VacancyPlug. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates and changes to our Site. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Services Provided

VacancyPlug operates as a job listing aggregation platform that connects job seekers with employment opportunities across South Africa. Our services include:

• Providing access to verified job listings from various employers
• Offering search and filtering tools to help users find relevant opportunities
• Verifying companies and job postings to reduce the risk of scams
• Providing career resources and job search guidance
• Offering email alerts for new job opportunities matching user criteria

VacancyPlug is free for job seekers. We do not charge fees to browse listings, create accounts, or apply for positions. Employers may be charged fees for premium listing services, but these charges do not affect job seekers.

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of VacancyPlug, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account or submitting information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
• Use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Respect the intellectual property rights of VacancyPlug and third parties
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any systems or networks connected to the Site
• Not use the Site to transmit any harmful or malicious code
• Not engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Site’s functionality
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach

4. Job Listings

4.1 Verification Process

VacancyPlug implements a rigorous verification process to ensure the legitimacy of job listings and employers on our platform. This process includes verifying company registration, contact details, and conducting background checks. However, while we take reasonable steps to verify listings, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of all information provided by employers.

4.2 No Employment Guarantee

VacancyPlug is a job listing platform only. We do not:

• Guarantee employment or job placement
• Act as an employment agency or recruiter
• Make hiring decisions on behalf of employers
• Guarantee the accuracy of salary information or job descriptions
• Control the hiring process or employment terms offered by employers

The employment relationship is solely between the job seeker and the employer. VacancyPlug is not a party to any employment contract or agreement.

4.3 Third-Party Content

Job descriptions, company information, and other content related to job listings are provided by third-party employers. While we verify the legitimacy of companies, we do not verify or endorse the accuracy of every detail in job postings. Users should conduct their own due diligence before applying for positions or accepting employment offers.

5. Prohibited Activities

You are expressly prohibited from:

• Posting false, fraudulent, or misleading job listings or information
• Scraping, harvesting, or collecting data from the Site using automated means
• Attempting to decipher, decompile, or reverse engineer any software comprising the Site
• Using the Site to send spam, phishing attempts, or other unsolicited communications
• Impersonating another person or entity
• Engaging in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site
• Using the Site for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, national, or international law
• Circumventing or attempting to circumvent our verification processes

6. Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality (excluding third-party job listings) are owned by VacancyPlug and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Our trademarks, service marks, and logos used on the Site are proprietary to VacancyPlug. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission. All other trademarks, service marks, and logos used on the Site are the property of their respective owners.

If you submit content to VacancyPlug (such as resumes, applications, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content solely for the purpose of providing our services.

7. User Due Diligence and Safety

While VacancyPlug verifies employers and job listings, job seekers should still exercise caution and conduct their own research before applying for positions or accepting employment offers. We strongly recommend:

• Researching companies independently before applying
• Never paying money to apply for jobs or for “processing fees”
• Being wary of job offers that seem too good to be true
• Verifying employer legitimacy through official channels
• Meeting with employers in public, professional settings
• Protecting your personal information and never sharing sensitive data unnecessarily
• Reporting suspicious listings immediately to report@vacancyplug.com

If you encounter any suspicious or fraudulent job listings, please contact us immediately so we can investigate and take appropriate action.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service “As Is”

VacancyPlug is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the Site will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Site will be corrected
• The Site or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components

8.2 External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including employer websites and application portals. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites and assume no responsibility for them. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party sites you visit.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, VacancyPlug shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Site
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any content obtained from the Site
• Employment decisions made by employers

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VacancyPlug, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and third parties, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property, property, or privacy right
• Any claim that your use of the Site caused damage to a third party

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Site after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Site.

13. Contact Information

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

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and VacancyPlug regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and representations.