Terms and Conditions

By accessing or using Scout, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.

These Terms apply to everyone who uses Scout, including candidates and employers/recruiters, subject to the sections below that apply specifically to each.

When we make a material change to these Terms, we will ask you to review and accept the updated version the next time you sign in. For minor changes (clarifications, typo fixes), continued use of the platform after the update is posted constitutes acceptance.

You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of legal majority in your country if higher, and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract, to create a Scout account.

You may hold only one account, must provide accurate and current information, and must not create an account on behalf of another person or an organisation you are not authorised to represent.

Scout is a job listing platform connecting candidates with employers and recruiters in Europe. You may use Scout only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You agree not to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content, including job postings that misrepresent the role, the employer, or compensation, or that discriminate on a ground prohibited by applicable equality law;
• Create fake accounts, misrepresent your identity, or impersonate another person or organisation;
• Scrape, crawl, or extract data from Scout by automated means, or use job or candidate data obtained through Scout for any purpose outside the platform;
• Attempt to bypass, disable, or interfere with Scout's security features, rate limits, or access controls;
• Upload malicious code, or use the platform in a way that could disable, overburden, or impair it;
• Use candidate information obtained through Scout for any purpose other than evaluating that candidate for the role they applied to.

We may investigate and take action, including removing content or suspending accounts, where we reasonably believe this section has been violated.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or are used in a manner inconsistent with the platform's intended purpose.

Access to the employer/recruiter portal beyond the free tier requires an active paid subscription, billed in advance on a recurring basis until cancelled. Some features (such as job boosts) may instead be offered as one-off, non-recurring purchases.

Prices are shown exclusive of VAT or other applicable tax unless stated otherwise; tax is added at checkout where required. Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing period unless cancelled beforehand via the billing portal. You may cancel at any time; access continues until the end of the period you have already paid for. Fees already paid are non-refundable except as required by applicable law.

We may change subscription pricing on a going-forward basis; we will give you reasonable notice before a price change takes effect on your next renewal. If a payment fails, we may suspend access to paid features until the payment is resolved. If Scout offers a free trial, its specific terms — length, and what happens when it ends — will be shown to you at signup.

Candidates retain ownership of the content they submit, including CVs and profile information. By submitting content, you grant Scout a limited licence to display and share it with employers and recruiters on the platform.

When you apply to a role, your application and profile information is shared with that employer. Where an employer connects Scout to their own applicant tracking system (ATS), your application data may also be sent to that system, subject to that employer's own privacy practices. If a specific application is affected, we tell you which system before you apply.

Employers may use Scout's AI-assisted tools to help them assess applications (fit-scoring, comparison summaries). This is decision support for a human reviewer, not an automated hiring decision. See our Privacy Policy for details on this processing and your right to object.

Any working-rights or eligibility information on your profile is self-declared by you. Scout does not verify this information, and it is not a guarantee that you are legally entitled to work in any given country. Employers are solely responsible for independently verifying a candidate's right to work before extending or confirming an offer. Where shown, a verified-identity badge confirms only that an identity document was authenticated through our provider Veriff — it says nothing about your right to work.

You may delete your profile and all associated data at any time by contacting support.

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and content of any job posting you publish on Scout, including compliance with applicable employment, immigration, and anti-discrimination law in the jurisdiction(s) where the role is based.

Scout is a platform that connects candidates and employers. Scout is not the employer, is not a staffing or recruitment agency, and is not a party to any employment relationship, offer, or contract that results from use of the platform.

Scout does not guarantee the accuracy of candidate-submitted information, the outcome of any hiring process, or the suitability of any candidate for any role, and makes no representation as to a candidate's qualifications, work eligibility, or the accuracy of AI-generated assessments.

The Scout platform, including its design, code, and branding, is owned by Scout and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the platform without our express written consent.

You may not scrape, mine, or systematically extract data from the platform, or access it by automated means beyond normal browsing, without our written consent.

Scout integrates with third-party services to operate, including payment processing (Stripe), identity verification (Veriff), email delivery (Resend), and, for some employers, their own applicant tracking systems (ATS). Use of those services may be subject to their own terms, and Scout is not responsible for their acts, omissions, or availability. See our Privacy Policy for the full list of data processors we use.

The platform is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including as to uninterrupted or error-free operation, or that job listings, candidate information, or AI-generated outputs are accurate, complete, or current.

Nothing in these Terms is a guarantee of employment, a guarantee of hiring outcomes, or a substitute for an employer's own diligence in evaluating a candidate.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Scout shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.

Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid to Scout in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

You agree to indemnify and hold Scout harmless from any claim, loss, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your content, your use of the platform in breach of these Terms, or your violation of applicable law.

You may stop using Scout, and delete your account, at any time.

We may suspend or terminate your access if you breach these Terms, if required by law, or if we discontinue the service, with notice where reasonably possible.

On termination, your right to access the platform ends. Handling of your personal data after termination is governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection law. Sections that by their nature should survive termination — including Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law — continue to apply.

We may add, change, or remove features of Scout over time. We will aim to give notice of changes that materially reduce functionality you are actively paying for.

These terms are governed by the laws of the European Union and applicable member state law. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [jurisdiction — placeholder pending legal review and company incorporation].

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in effect. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, are the entire agreement between you and Scout regarding your use of the platform. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets; you may not assign them without our consent.

Questions about these terms? Email legal@scoutjobs.eu.