Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Matchbox, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.

2. Description of Service

Matchbox is a platform that connects job seekers with early-stage startups. We provide tools for:

• Candidates to discover and apply for startup jobs
• Startups to post jobs and manage applications
• Both parties to communicate and coordinate hiring

3. User Accounts

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use the platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Scrape or collect user data without permission

5. Startup Responsibilities

Startups using our platform agree to:

• Post accurate job listings with truthful requirements and compensation
• Respond to applications in a timely and professional manner
• Comply with all applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws
• Not use candidate information for purposes other than hiring

6. Candidate Responsibilities

Candidates using our platform agree to:

• Provide accurate information in profiles and applications
• Apply only for positions they are genuinely interested in
• Communicate professionally with startups
• Respect the confidentiality of hiring processes

7. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of Matchbox are owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Matchbox is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that you will find employment or suitable candidates through our platform.

9. Limitation of Liability

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

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the platform will immediately cease.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@matchbox.com