hiyrd Terms of Service

Effective Date: 21/11/2025
Version: 2.0

1. Introduction

Welcome to hiyrd ("we," "us," "our," or the "Platform"), operated by hiyrd Inc., a Delaware corporation. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the hiyrd mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By creating an account or using hiyrd, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our related policies, including our Community Guidelines and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use hiyrd.

2. About hiyrd - The Professional Network for Gen-Z

hiyrd is a professional networking platform where the next generation builds careers through authentic video content. We connect talent with opportunity, facilitate business relationships, and enable career discovery.

We are a platform, not a publisher. Users are solely responsible for their content and professional interactions. hiyrd provides infrastructure for professional networking, not editorial oversight or endorsement of user-generated content.

2.1 What Makes hiyrd Different

This platform enables you to:

Land jobs and internships through video applications
Find co-founders and business partners
Showcase portfolios to potential clients
Share industry insights and thought leadership
Network with professionals globally
Discover career paths through real professional stories

3. Age Requirements and Eligibility

You must be at least 17 years old to use hiyrd.

This age requirement aligns with our commitment to maintaining a professional environment appropriate for career networking. By registering, you confirm that:

You meet the age requirement
Information you provide is accurate and truthful
You will maintain professional standards
You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Account Creation

Real names and professional identities required
One account per person
Accurate professional information expected
No impersonation or false credentials
Valid email address required

Users must maintain accurate and up-to-date contact information so that we can reach them regarding account security, safety issues, or legal matters.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for your account security
Keep login credentials confidential
Report compromised accounts immediately to support@hiyrd.com
All activity under your account is your responsibility
Enable two-factor authentication when available

4.3 Account Verification

We may verify accounts for:

Recruiters and hiring managers
Company representatives
Industry professionals
Educational institutions

5. Professional Networking Standards

5.1 Acceptable Use

hiyrd is designed for professional networking. Acceptable uses include:

Career development and job searching
Business networking and partnerships
Portfolio and skill showcasing
Industry insights and knowledge sharing
Professional storytelling and authentic career content
Salary transparency and negotiation discussions
Workplace experiences and lessons learned
Mentorship and professional development

5.2 User Safety Tools

hiyrd provides user safety tools including:

the ability to report content or users;
the ability to block other users;
content filters;
an appeals process for moderation actions;
human review for enforcement decisions.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for illegal content, including content involving minors, exploitation, or criminal activity.

5.3 Prohibited Content and Conduct

You may not post, upload, or share:

Zero Tolerance Violations:

Sexual content, pornography, or nudity
Violence, gore, graphic content, or threats
Hate speech or discrimination based on protected characteristics
Harassment, bullying, or targeted abuse
Illegal activities or content
Fraud, scams, or deceptive practices
Private information without consent
Content harmful to minors
Self-harm or suicide promotion
Terrorism or extremist content

Professional Standards Violations:

Non-professional social content unrelated to careers
Entertainment content (pranks, challenges, memes)
Dating or romantic solicitation
False professional credentials or experience
Spam or repetitive content
Copyright infringement
Violation of NDAs or confidentiality agreements
Pyramid schemes or MLM recruitment
Insider trading or confidential information

5.4 Content Moderation

We use automated systems to help identify potential violations of our policies. Automated decisions that significantly impact your account are always subject to human review. You may appeal any enforcement action.

Private Message Scanning: hiyrd may review or scan private messages using automated tools for the limited purposes of detecting spam, fraud, scams, or safety threats. Only automated systems perform this unless human review is required for safety or legal reasons.

In accordance with our Community Guidelines, we employ:

AI-assisted detection for policy violations
Human review for context and appeals
Priority removal of scams and fraud (within 2 hours)
Community-driven reporting
Focus on protecting users from harm

Response times align with our Community Guidelines:

Job scams/fraud: 2 hours
Illegal content: 4 hours
Harassment: 12 hours
Professional standards: 24-48 hours

6. User Safety and Reporting

6.1 User Legal Obligations

Users agree that they will comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws when using the Services, including laws relating to employment, privacy, intellectual property, and online safety. Users must not upload or share unlawful, harmful, misleading, or dangerous content of any kind.

6.2 Reporting Violations

Report content or users that violate our Terms or Community Guidelines:

Use in-app reporting features
Email support@hiyrd.com for general issues
Email legal@hiyrd.com for legal matters
Contact local authorities for immediate safety concerns

6.3 Child Safety

We have zero tolerance for content that:

Exploits or endangers minors
Sexualizes individuals under 18
Facilitates grooming or inappropriate contact with minors

We report suspected CSAM to NCMEC and cooperate with law enforcement.

6.4 User Protection Features

Block and unblock users
Control who can message you
Make your profile private
Filter comments on your content
Report violations directly in-app

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Your Content Rights

You retain ownership of content you create
You represent that you have rights to all content you post
You grant hiyrd a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works, communicate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display, and distribute your content

This license ends when you delete content, except where:

Content has been shared by others
Retention is required by law
Retention is needed for legitimate business purposes

7.2 hiyrd Property

All hiyrd trademarks, logos, design elements, and platform technology remain our exclusive property. You may not use our intellectual property without written permission.

7.3 DMCA Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

To report copyright infringement: Send a DMCA notice to legal@hiyrd.com including:

Identification of copyrighted work
Identification of infringing material
Your contact information
Statement of good faith belief
Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
Physical or electronic signature

Repeat infringers: We terminate accounts of repeat copyright infringers.

7.4 Music in Videos

Use only properly licensed music
Respect copyright holders' rights
Original music encouraged
Platform may mute or remove videos with unlicensed music

8. Privacy and Data Protection

8.1 Data Protection Compliance

We comply with:

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - though our platform is 17+
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable
US state privacy laws
International data protection regulations

8.2 Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account and data
Port your data
Opt-out of certain data uses

See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

8.3 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure. You acknowledge the inherent risks of providing information online.

9. Payments and Refunds

9.1 In-App Purchases (iOS)

If hiyrd offers paid features or subscriptions in the future, all payments made through the iOS version of the app will be processed through Apple's in-app purchase system, subject to Apple's terms and refund policies. Refunds must be requested directly through Apple.

9.2 Other Payment Methods

Payments made through other platforms (web, Android) may be processed through third-party payment processors. Terms and refund policies will be clearly disclosed at the time of purchase.

9.3 No Current Paid Features

As of the effective date of these Terms, hiyrd does not offer any paid features or subscriptions. This section is included to comply with platform requirements.

10. Platform Liability and Disclaimers

10.1 No Endorsement

hiyrd does not endorse, verify, or guarantee:

User content or professional claims
Job postings or opportunities
Professional credentials
Business opportunities

10.2 Platform Provided "As Is"

The Services are provided without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

10.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

hiyrd is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or fees paid to us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater
These limitations apply even if we knew or should have known about possibility of damages

10.4 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for third-party websites, services, or content accessed through our platform.

10.5 No Professional Advice

Content on hiyrd is provided by users and is not professional advice. hiyrd does not provide legal, financial, employment, or career advice and is not responsible for decisions users make based on user-generated content.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless hiyrd Inc., its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

Your use of the Services
Your content
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Any misrepresentation by you

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These terms are governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles. Where required by local consumer protection laws, users in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area retain any mandatory rights afforded by their local law.

12.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to try to resolve disputes informally by contacting: legal@hiyrd.com. We will try to resolve the dispute informally for 60 days.

12.3 Arbitration Agreement

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

Any disputes not resolved informally shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

Arbitration provider: American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Rules: AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules
Location: Delaware (or your county of residence for claims under $10,000)
Language: English

Each party bears own attorney fees unless arbitrator determines claims frivolous

12.4 Class Action Waiver

WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO BRING CLAIMS AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

12.5 Exceptions

The following disputes are exempt from arbitration:

Small claims court actions
Injunctive relief for intellectual property violations
Disputes that cannot be arbitrated under applicable law

12.6 Opt-Out

You may opt out of arbitration by sending written notice to legal@hiyrd.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms.

13. Business and Professional Accounts

13.1 Business Account Types

Organizations may create accounts for:

Recruiting and job postings
Company culture content
Professional services
Business development
Educational institutions

13.2 Additional Business Terms

Business accounts must:

Comply with applicable employment and advertising laws
Provide accurate company information
Not engage in discriminatory hiring practices
Respect candidate privacy
Post only legitimate opportunities

13.3 Recruiter Verification

Professional recruiters must verify their status and comply with our Recruiter Guidelines.

14. Termination

14.1 Your Right to Terminate

You may delete your account at any time through account settings or by contacting support@hiyrd.com.

14.2 Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate accounts that:

Violate these Terms or Community Guidelines
Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
Pose risks to user safety
Remain inactive for extended periods
Are created by users under 17

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your right to use the Services ends immediately
We may delete your content
You remain liable for any prior violations
Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be notified via:

In-app notifications
Email to your registered address
Platform announcements
30 days advance notice for material changes

Continued use after notification constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with changes, stop using the Services.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, Community Guidelines, and Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and hiyrd.

16.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, it will be modified to reflect the parties' intention, and remaining provisions continue in effect.

16.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign them in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

16.5 Electronic Communications

You consent to receive electronic communications from us. Electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement for writing.

16.6 California Residents

California residents may have additional rights. See our Privacy Policy for details.

16.7 International Users

If you access hiyrd from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

17. Contact Information

General Support: support@hiyrd.com
Legal Matters: legal@hiyrd.com
Mailing Address:
hiyrd Inc.
5900 Balcones Drive #15608
Austin, TX 78731
USA
DMCA Agent:
legal@hiyrd.com

For urgent safety concerns, contact local authorities immediately.