CONNECT EC – TERMS & CONDITIONS

Effective Date: 10th December 2025

By accessing, registering on, or using the Connect EC platform, including its mobile application, website, or related services (“Platform”), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Platform immediately. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Connect EC.

1. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms, “Platform” refers to the Connect EC mobile application, website, systems, and services. “Employer” means any organization or authorized representative using the Platform to post jobs and engage Recruiters or Candidates. “Recruiter” refers to a person authorized by an Employer to conduct hiring-related activities. “Candidate” means an individual using the Platform to seek employment or interact with Employers or Recruiters. “User” means any person accessing or using the Platform. “Content” includes all data, information, messages, documents, images, videos, and materials uploaded or shared through the Platform.

2. Nature of Service

Connect EC is a technology-enabled facilitation platform that connects Employers, Recruiters, and Candidates. Connect EC does not guarantee employment, verify all user information, act as an agent or representative, or participate in employment contracts or commercial arrangements between Users. All hiring decisions are solely the responsibility of the Users involved.

3. User Eligibility and Representations

By using the Platform, Users represent that they are at least eighteen years of age, that all information provided is accurate and complete, and that they will comply with applicable laws. Users agree not to impersonate others, misuse the Platform, or engage in illegal or harmful activities. Any false representation may result in suspension, termination, or legal action.

4. Registration and Account Security

Users may be required to register using valid contact details. Users are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and for all activities conducted through their accounts. Connect EC reserves the right to modify or remove accounts or usernames that are inappropriate or violate these Terms.

5. User Responsibilities and Conduct

All Users shall use the Platform in a lawful, ethical, and professional manner.

Employers are responsible for posting genuine job opportunities, providing accurate information, managing Recruiters under their accounts, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. All actions taken by Recruiters shall be deemed actions of the Employer. Employers are solely responsible for interviews, feedback, and all content uploaded through their accounts.

Recruiters shall communicate professionally, provide accurate information, respect Candidate privacy, and maintain integrity in hiring processes.

Candidates shall provide accurate information, behave professionally, and engage honestly with Employers and Recruiters.

6. Prohibited Activities

Users shall not engage in unauthorized access, reverse engineering, data scraping, malware distribution, impersonation, harassment, submission of false information, or any activity that is illegal or harmful. Users shall not misuse Platform content for competing commercial purposes.

7. User-Generated Content and Communications

The Platform provides in-app communication features. Connect EC does not actively monitor communications but may access content for compliance, safety, or legal purposes. Users are solely responsible for their content. By posting content, Users grant Connect EC a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use such content for Platform operations. Connect EC may remove content at its discretion.

8. Gamification and Badges

The Platform may offer recognition badges or points based on user participation. Such badges are indicative only and do not create any legal rights or obligations.

9. License to Use Platform

Users are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to use the Platform in accordance with these Terms.

10. Third-Party Services

The Platform may integrate third-party services. Connect EC is not responsible for the policies or practices of third-party providers.

11. Enforcement and Safety

Connect EC reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms, fraudulent conduct, or legal non-compliance. Connect EC may cooperate with law enforcement authorities as required by law.

12. Termination

Users may discontinue use of the Platform at any time. Connect EC may suspend or terminate access without prior notice for violation of these Terms. Upon termination, user access shall cease immediately.

13. Limitation of Liability

The Platform is provided on an “as is” basis. Connect EC shall not be liable for employment outcomes, user decisions, or user-generated content, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

14. Dispute Resolution

All disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat of arbitration shall be Chennai, India, the language shall be English, and the arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator. Courts at Chennai shall have jurisdiction for interim relief and enforcement.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India.

16. Privacy Policy

Use of the Platform is subject to the Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms.

17. Changes to Terms

Connect EC may modify these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

18. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, materials, and works available on or through the Connect ECplatform, including but not limited to software, documentation, workflows, user interfaces, text, graphics, icons, badges, scores, and visual elements, are the exclusive property of PRIMETHIC or its licensors and are protected under the Copyright Act, 1957, trademark laws, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

The platform name Connect EC, and badge identifiers including HonestTalent and RockstaRecruiter, are registered wordmarks owned by PRIMETHIC.

The timer-driven ethical action framework, including its documented structure, sequencing, and expressive implementation of timers, scores, and badges, is protected as a copyrighted literary work.

Except as expressly permitted under these Terms, no part of the Platform or its content may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, displayed, transmitted, or exploited in any form without the prior written consent of PRIMETHIC.

19. Contact Information

For any queries, Users may contact Connect EC at hello@connectec.app