Terms and Conditions

By accessing or using CT Caregiver ("the Platform", "our Service", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and CT Caregiver. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes your acceptance of any modifications to these Terms.

• Platform/Service:The CT Caregiver employment platform, including all features, content, and functionality
• Job Seeker:An individual using the Platform to search for employment opportunities and submit job applications
• Employer:An organization or individual using the Platform to post job opportunities and review applications
• User/You:Any person or entity using the Platform, whether as a Job Seeker or Employer
• Content:All information, text, graphics, photos, resumes, job postings, and other materials on the Platform
• User Content:Content that you upload, post, or transmit through the Platform

CT Caregiver is an online employment platform designed to connect caregivers with healthcare employment opportunities across Connecticut. We facilitate job searches, job applications, and professional connections between Job Seekers and Employers in the caregiver and healthcare industry.

3.1 Services for Job Seekers

• Creating a professional profile and uploading resumes
• Searching and browsing job opportunities
• Submitting applications to posted positions
• Tracking application status
• Saving jobs for later review
• Receiving notifications about job matches and application updates

3.2 Services for Employers

• Creating employer profiles and posting company information
• Publishing job listings and managing postings
• Reviewing applications and candidate profiles
• Shortlisting and favoriting candidates
• Managing application workflows
• Communicating with potential candidates

4.1 Account Creation

When you create an account with us, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate and current
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password and account credentials
• Accept all responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breach
• Not create an account using a false identity or impersonating another person or entity
• Not create multiple accounts for the same individual or organization

4.2 Account Responsibility

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities or actions that occur under your account, whether or not you have authorized such activities or actions. You must immediately notify CT Caregiver of any unauthorized use of your account.

4.3 Account Termination by You

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Upon deletion, your personal data will be removed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, though some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

4.4 Account Termination by Us

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, suspend access, or remove content at our sole discretion, including but not limited to situations where you:

• Violate these Terms and Conditions
• Provide false or misleading information
• Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities
• Harass, threaten, or discriminate against other users
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Platform
• Fail to pay any fees owed (if applicable)

5.1 General User Obligations

As a user of our Platform, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Provide truthful, accurate, and complete information in your profile and applications
• Respect the intellectual property rights of CT Caregiver and other users
• Treat all users with professionalism and respect
• Not use the Service in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the Platform

5.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Transmit any viruses, malware, trojan horses, or other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform, other accounts, or computer systems
• Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Service or servers
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or collect data from the Platform without permission
• Post false, inaccurate, misleading, defamatory, or libelous content
• Engage in harassment, discrimination, stalking, or abusive behavior
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
• Sell, transfer, or assign your account to another party
• Post spam, unsolicited messages, or commercial content unrelated to employment
• Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
• Circumvent or manipulate our fee structure, billing process, or security measures

5.3 Specific Obligations for Job Seekers

Job Seekers agree to:

• Provide accurate information about qualifications, work history, and credentials
• Not submit false or fraudulent resumes or application materials
• Not apply for positions for which they are not qualified or have no genuine interest
• Use the Platform solely for seeking non-commercial employment opportunities
• Respect employer confidentiality and proprietary information

5.4 Specific Obligations for Employers

Employers also agree to:

• Post only legitimate job opportunities with genuine intent to hire
• Provide accurate information about job requirements, compensation, and working conditions
• Not request prohibited information from Job Seekers, including:
  • Full Social Security Number during initial application
  • Full driver's license number (last 4 digits acceptable)
  • Bank account information
  • Credit card information
• Maintain compliance with record-retention requirements as CT Caregiver does not maintain employment records on behalf of Employers
• Not use the Platform to recruit for positions that violate laws or regulations
• Not post job listings that are fraudulent, misleading, or designed to collect personal information for non-employment purposes
• Respect candidate privacy and use application data only for legitimate employment purposes

6.1 Platform Ownership

The Platform and its original content, features, functionality, design, logos, trademarks, and service marks are owned by CT Caregiver and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Platform or included software, nor may you reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of that software, unless laws prohibit these restrictions or you have our written permission.

6.2 User Content License

By uploading, posting, or submitting User Content (including resumes, profiles, job postings, cover letters, applications, photos, and other materials) to the Platform, you grant CT Caregiver:

This license continues even after you stop using our Service, though you may delete your content at any time. We use your content solely to provide and improve our services, facilitate connections between Job Seekers and Employers, and as otherwise described in our Privacy Policy.

6.3 User Content Responsibility

You retain ownership of your User Content. However, you are solely responsible for all User Content that you upload, post, or transmit through the Platform. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to grant the license described above, and that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

6.4 Content Monitoring and Removal

We do not pre-screen User Content, but we reserve the right (but not the obligation) to monitor, review, and remove any User Content that violates these Terms, is illegal, offensive, or otherwise objectionable. We may also remove User Content if we receive a valid legal request or complaint.

7.1 Platform Facilitator Role

CT Caregiver serves exclusively as a platform to connect Job Seekers with Employers. We are not a party to any employment relationship, agreement, or transaction between Job Seekers and Employers. We do not:

• Guarantee job placement or employment outcomes
• Make hiring decisions or recommendations
• Verify the accuracy of job postings or candidate qualifications
• Conduct background checks or employment verification (unless explicitly stated)
• Guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of jobs posted
• Guarantee the qualifications, conduct, or suitability of Job Seekers

7.2 Employment Decisions

All employment decisions, including but not limited to hiring, rejection, interviews, compensation, benefits, terms of employment, and termination, are made solely by Employers. CT Caregiver has no control over and is not responsible for:

• The accuracy, legality, or quality of job postings
• The truth or accuracy of candidate profiles and resumes
• The conduct of Employers or Job Seekers outside the Platform
• The performance of any employment agreement or relationship
• Disputes between Employers and Job Seekers

7.3 User Verification and Due Diligence

7.4 Third-Party Screening Services

Employers are solely responsible for conducting any required background checks, credential verification, reference checks, or other screening in compliance with applicable laws. Job Seekers are responsible for verifying the legitimacy of job postings and Employers before accepting employment.

Job searching and application submission on CT Caregiver is currently free for Job Seekers. Employers may be subject to fees for posting jobs or accessing premium features, as communicated separately.

We reserve the right to introduce fees for certain services in the future. We will provide advance notice of any fee changes. Continued use of paid services after fee changes constitutes acceptance of the new fees.

All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in writing or required by law. If you dispute any charges, you must notify us within 30 days of the charge.

Liability Cap

In no event shall CT Caregiver's total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service exceed the greater of:

• The amount actually paid by you to CT Caregiver through the Service in the past twelve (12) months, or
• One hundred dollars ($100 USD)

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CT Caregiver, its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any rights of another party, including other Users
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Your User Content or any content you post or transmit through the Service
• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your interactions with other Users, including employment relationships
• Any employment-related claims or disputes arising from connections made through the Platform

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account and discontinue use of the Service at any time by deleting your account through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you:

• Breach these Terms and Conditions
• Fail to pay any fees owed to us
• Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities
• Violate the rights of other Users or third parties
• Pose a security risk to the Platform or other Users
• Subject us to legal liability or regulatory action
• Engage in conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be inappropriate or harmful

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, all licenses and rights granted to you in these Terms will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to:

• Ownership provisions
• Warranty disclaimers
• Indemnification obligations
• Limitations of liability
• Dispute resolution provisions

13.1 Informal Resolution

If you have any concerns or disputes about the Service, you agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. We will work in good faith to resolve any disputes within 30 days of receiving notice.

13.2 Binding Arbitration

13.3 Class Action Waiver

13.4 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding (other than arbitration) arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Connecticut, and the parties hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

13.5 Time Limitation on Claims

You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Service or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Material changes will be notified by:

• Posting the new Terms on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to the address associated with your account
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Platform

What constitutes a "material change" will be determined at our sole discretion. We will provide at least 30 days' notice for material changes. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Service.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. We will indicate at the top of this page the date these Terms were last updated.

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by us on the Platform, constitute the entire agreement between you and CT Caregiver regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms or your rights and obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms and our rights and obligations without restriction. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their permitted successors and assigns.

15.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to mechanical, electronic, or communications failure or degradation, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, or government actions.

15.6 Relationship of Parties

Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, employment, joint venture, or partnership relationship between you and CT Caregiver. Neither party has any authority to bind the other or to incur any obligation on the other's behalf.

15.7 Third-Party Rights

These Terms do not and are not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person other than the parties to these Terms.

15.8 Notices

All notices to you will be provided via email to the address associated with your account or by posting on the Platform. Notices to us should be sent to the contact information provided in Section 16 below.

15.9 Export Control

The Service may be subject to U.S. export control laws. You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations.

15.10 Survival

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 10 business days.

BY USING CT CAREGIVER, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE.

You specifically acknowledge and agree that:

• You have reviewed and understand the arbitration provisions in Section 13
• You have reviewed and understand the class action waiver in Section 13.3
• You have reviewed and understand the limitation of liability provisions in Section 10
• You understand that CT Caregiver is a platform facilitator and not a party to any employment relationship
• You understand your responsibilities as a User under Section 5