FindoHR Terms of Service

1. The Agreement

This Agreement is a legally binding contract between you and Hidden Leaf Technologies (along with its affiliates), governing your access to and use of the FindoHR recruitment intelligence platform and related services (the "Services"). These Terms apply in addition to any separate Master Services Agreement (MSA) or Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) executed between you and the Company.

By accessing the Services, you represent that you are acting either on your own behalf or as a duly authorized representative of a legal entity. If acting for an entity, you confirm you have the authority to bind said entity to this Agreement. References to "you" or "your" apply to both the individual user and the legal entity they represent. Our Services are specifically designed to provide intelligence and intent verification for candidates throughout the Pre-Joining Lifecycle, including the pre-interview, evaluation, and post-offer/pre-onboarding stages of recruitment.

2. Structure and Acceptance of Terms

2.1 General and Service-Specific Terms This Agreement comprises these General Terms and any conditions specific to individual features or modules of the Services ("Service-Specific Terms"). Together, these are referred to as the "Terms." In the event of any inconsistency between the General Terms and the Service-Specific Terms, the Service-Specific Terms shall take precedence regarding that specific feature.

2.2 Binding Agreement These Terms, along with our Acceptable Use Policy and Privacy Policy, govern your rights, obligations, and restrictions when using FindoHR. By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms without limitation or qualification. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue the use of FindoHR.

2.3 Modifications We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Any such changes will become effective immediately upon being posted on the Platform. Your continued use of FindoHR following the posting of changes constitutes your legally binding acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

2.4 Termination of Access Hidden Leaf Technologies reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform and related Services—or any portion thereof—at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy.

3. Eligibility

3.1 Legal Capacity You represent and warrant that you possess the full legal capacity and authority to enter into this Agreement and to abide by all terms, conditions, and warranties set forth herein.

3.2 Age Requirement The Services are intended solely for users who are of legal age to form a binding contract in their jurisdiction (at least 18 years of age). If we become aware that a user is under the legal age or otherwise lacks the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement, we reserve the right to terminate their access to the Platform and Services immediately and without prior notice.

3.3 Professional Intent By using FindoHR, you represent that you are accessing the Services for legitimate professional recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resource management purposes. Use of the Platform by individuals for personal, non-professional, or malicious "tracking" is strictly prohibited.

4. Registration and Account Security

4.1 Accuracy of Information To access our Services, you are required to complete a registration process. You represent and warrant that all information provided during registration—and at any time thereafter—is true, accurate, current, and complete. If any information becomes inaccurate or if Hidden Leaf Technologies has reasonable grounds to suspect the information is false or misleading, we reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your account and refuse current or future use of the Services.

4.2 Account Credentials You may be required to use a professional/corporate email address to access the Services. We reserve the right to reject or require a change to any email address or username used for account identification at our sole discretion. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4.3 Data Authority and Third-Party Information All data provided to the Platform is subject to our Privacy Policy. Crucially, regarding any third-party data (such as candidate names, contact details, or resumes) that you upload or provide to FindoHR for the purpose of pre-interview tracking, you represent and warrant that:

• (a) You have the absolute right, authority, and necessary consents from the data principals (candidates) to provide such data to FindoHR.
• (b) Your provision of this data complies with all applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.
• (c) FindoHR is authorized to process such data on your behalf to provide the Services. You agree to provide proof of candidate consent to Hidden Leaf Technologies immediately upon request.

5. User Account Management

5.1 Account Creation and Limits You are permitted to create and operate only one (1) individual User Account. If you are accessing the Services on behalf of a legal entity, that entity may authorize multiple individuals to create unique User Accounts, subject to the specific terms of your subscription plan or Master Services Agreement.

5.2 Account Security and Confidentiality You are solely responsible for maintaining the strict confidentiality of your Account credentials, including your access to the registered email to which a One-Time Password will be sent for the purposes of using the application. You agree to immediately notify us at support@findohr.com if you suspect any unauthorized access or use of your Account.

5.3 Responsibility for Activity You are solely responsible and liable for all activities, transactions, and data processing that occur through your Account, whether initiated by you or a third party. Hidden Leaf Technologies shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your Account, either with or without your knowledge.

5.4 Non-Transferability Your Account is personal to you (or the specific authorized user) and cannot be transferred, assigned, or sold to any third party without our prior written consent.

5.5 Compromised Accounts If we have reasonable grounds to believe that your Account has been compromised or is being used in violation of these Terms, we reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform immediately to protect the security of our Services and other users.

6. User Account and Data Disclaimers

6.1 No Candidate Verification FindoHR serves as a platform for recruitment intelligence and does not independently verify the identity, professional claims, or historical affiliations of the Candidates tracked through the Services. You acknowledge that any data regarding a Candidate's status or affiliations is provided "as-is" and we hold no liability for inaccuracies in Candidate-provided or Employer-reported data.

6.2 Accuracy of Intent Intelligence Our Services rely on data inputs from our network of participating Employers. While Hidden Leaf Technologies implements reasonable verification protocols for Employer accounts, we do not guarantee the truthfulness or accuracy of the "interview status," "intent markers," or "offer updates" posted by other Users. Instances may occur where individuals misrepresent their hiring status or provide incorrect updates. You are cautioned to use your own professional judgment before making any hiring or offer decisions.

6.3 Reliance on Information You expressly agree that your use of FindoHR is at your sole risk. Hidden Leaf Technologies shall not be held liable for any recruitment outcomes, lost opportunities, or financial losses arising from your reliance on the information provided through the Platform. The final decision to interview or extend an offer to a Candidate remains solely your responsibility.

7. Access to Pre-Joining Intelligence

7.1 Access to Pre-Joining Intelligence Registered Employer Accounts are granted access to view recruitment status updates and "intent markers" for Candidates. This scope is strictly limited to the Pre-Joining Lifecycle, which includes:

• Pre-Interview: Initial application and screening stages.
• Evaluation: Active interview and assessment phases.
• Post-Offer: The period after an offer letter is issued, including the candidate's acceptance and notice period.
• Pre-Onboarding: The window of time leading up to, but not including, the Candidate's formal joining date.

7.2 Scope Limitation The Services are designed to mitigate "offer shopping" and "pre-joining attrition." You acknowledge that the Services are not to be used for monitoring, tracking, or managing individuals once they have formally joined an organization as an employee. Any attempt to use the Platform for post-joining employee surveillance is a violation of these Terms and may result in immediate account termination. Users agree to mark a Candidate as 'Joined' or 'Closed' within the Platform immediately upon the formal commencement of their employment to ensure data accuracy and compliance with the intended scope of Services.

7.3 Organizational Profile Management You are permitted to provide and manage professional information regarding yourself and your organization. This includes organization name, administrative contact details, organizational URLs, and professional credentials. You represent that you are authorized to provide this information on behalf of the legal entity you represent.

7.4 Content Administration Employers may create, administer, and moderate recruitment-related content, including updates on a Candidate's "Offer Status" or "Likelihood to Join." You are responsible for ensuring all such data is entered in good faith and based on actual professional interactions.

8. Communications and Notifications

8.1 Consent to Professional Communications By creating an Account and availing of our Services, you expressly consent to receive communications from FindoHR and its authorized representatives. These communications may be delivered via email, SMS, WhatsApp, or in-app notifications and may include:

• (a) Account verification and security alerts.
• (b) Intelligence Alerts: Notifications regarding changes in candidate status or "intent markers" relevant to your recruitment pipeline.
• (c) Updates regarding changes to our Platform, Terms, or Privacy Policy.

8.2 Inter-User Notifications You acknowledge that the FindoHR ecosystem relies on automated notifications based on User-submitted data. By using the Platform, you consent to receiving automated updates that are triggered by the activity of other Users within the FindoHR network in furtherance of the Services.

8.3 Third-Party Service Providers We may utilize specialized service providers (such as communication gateways or identity verification services) to deliver these communications. Any sharing of your contact information with these providers is strictly for the purpose of fulfilling our obligations under this Agreement and is governed by our Privacy Policy.

8.4 Opt-Out While you may opt out of certain marketing communications, you acknowledge that opting out of functional "Intelligence Alerts" or "Security Notifications" may significantly diminish the utility of the Services and your ability to use the Platform effectively.

9. Platform Nature and Limitations

9.1 Information Disclaimer You acknowledge that FindoHR is a crowdsourced intelligence platform. The information featured is based on data provided by third-party Users which may not be independently verified by Hidden Leaf Technologies. All information obtained through the Platform—whether from the software, our employees, or partners—is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a formal background verification report or legal advice.

9.2 Strategic Partnerships and Joint Ventures Hidden Leaf Technologies reserves the right to enter into strategic alliances, joint ventures, or partnerships with other institutions providing similar or complementary services. You hereby provide your irrevocable consent to such arrangements. In such events, the Services may be provided jointly with these third parties, and these Terms shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis (with the necessary changes) to such joint arrangements.

9.3 Inter-User Disputes In the event of a dispute between you and one or more other Users (e.g., a disagreement between two companies over a candidate's status), you hereby release Hidden Leaf Technologies, its officers, directors, agents, and employees from any and all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, arising out of or connected with such disputes.

9.4 Technical and Typographical Errors While we strive for accuracy, information on the Platform may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF THE INFORMATION ON THE PLATFORM.

9.5 No Duty to Update Information and materials on the Platform may become out of date. We assume no obligation or commitment to update such materials. Under no circumstances shall Hidden Leaf Technologies be liable for any decision made or action taken by you (including, but not limited to, the withdrawal of a job offer or a change in hiring strategy) in reliance on the information provided through the Services.

10. Prohibited Conduct

10.1 Limited License Subject to these Terms, Hidden Leaf Technologies grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable right to access the Platform and Services solely for legitimate, professional recruitment purposes. Use of the Platform for personal "tracking," stalking, or any non-professional intent is strictly prohibited.

10.2 Infrastructure Integrity You shall not use the Platform in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks. You shall not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any Services, other User accounts, or computer systems through hacking, password mining, or any other illicit means.

10.3 Content Restrictions (IT Rules Compliance) In accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, you agree not to host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, store, update, or share any information that:

• (a) Belongs to another person and to which you do not have a legal right.
• (b) Is invasive of another's privacy, harassing, defamatory, racially or ethnically objectionable, or encourages money laundering or gambling.
• (c) Is harmful to minors in any way.
• (d) Infringes upon any patent, trademark, copyright, or other proprietary rights.
• (e) Deceives or misleads the addressee about the origin of the message or knowingly communicates patently false or misleading information.
• (f) Impersonates another person or entity.
• (g) Threatens the unity, integrity, defense, security, or sovereignty of India or public order.
• (h) Contains software viruses or any code designed to interrupt or limit the functionality of any computer resource.
• (i) Violates any law for the time being in force.

10.4 Platform Restrictions You expressly agree that you (and any third party acting on your behalf) shall not:

• (a) Use the Platform for any purposes not expressly authorized by FindoHR.
• (b) Copy, modify, adapt, translate, or reverse engineer any portion of the Platform or its underlying technology.
• (c) Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary rights notices.
• (d) Use any robot, spider, or automated device to "scrape," retrieve, or index any portion of the Platform or its candidate data.
• (e) Reformat or frame any portion of the web pages that are part of the Services.
• (f) Unconsented Data Uploads: Upload or make available any data pertaining to a third party (including Candidate data) without having obtained the express and continuing consent of such third party for the specific purpose of pre-joining verification.

10.5 Enforcement and Termination In the event of a breach of these provisions, Hidden Leaf Technologies reserves the right to: (1) Immediately terminate or suspend your access to the Platform; (2) Remove any non-compliant information; (3) Pursue legal action and implement technical remedies to prevent further violations.

11. User Content and Intellectual Property

11.1 Definition of User Content "User Content" includes, without limitation, the employer's name, logo, trademarks, service marks, text, graphics, and any recruitment-related data (such as candidate status updates, interview feedback, and offer details) generated or provided in connection with the Services.

11.2 Ownership and Responsibility You retain all rights, title, and interest in and to your User Content. However, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your User Content complies with all applicable laws. This includes your absolute obligation to obtain valid, informed consent from any third party (specifically Candidates) before providing their data to FindoHR for processing.

11.3 License Grant for Permitted Uses To enable the Platform to function as a shared intelligence network, you grant Hidden Leaf Technologies a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to access, process, and use your User Content for the following "Permitted Uses":

• (a) To provide, maintain, and improve the Services and the Platform.
• (b) To generate anonymized, aggregated insights and "intent markers" for the benefit of the FindoHR network.
• (c) To comply with legal, safety, or security obligations.
• (d) As otherwise outlined in our Privacy Policy.

11.4 Service Data We collect and generate data related to your usage of the Platform, including telemetry, diagnostic data, and product usage patterns ("Service Data"). Hidden Leaf Technologies owns all rights, title, and interest in and to Service Data. We use this to optimize the Platform and ensure system security.

11.5 Feedback If you provide any suggestions, enhancement requests, or recommendations ("Feedback") regarding the Services, you acknowledge that Hidden Leaf Technologies owns all rights, title, and interest in such Feedback, and we may implement or use such Feedback for any purpose without any obligation to provide attribution or financial compensation to you.

12. Intellectual Property Rights

12.1 Ownership of FindoHR Property Hidden Leaf Technologies, along with its affiliates and licensors, owns and shall retain exclusive ownership of all right, title, and interest in and to the following (collectively, "FindoHR Property"):

• (a) Service Data: All anonymized, aggregated, and diagnostic data generated by the platform.
• (b) Feedback: Any suggestions or improvements provided by Users.
• (c) The Services: The Platform, its underlying software, source code, algorithms (including "intent verification" logic), and any technology used to support or provide the Services.
• (d) Brand Assets: All trade names, trademarks, service marks, logos, icons, UI/UX designs, and domain names (collectively, "Marks") associated with FindoHR, including the goodwill attached to them.

12.2 Reservation of Rights FindoHR reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this Agreement. No title to or ownership of the FindoHR Property is transferred to you or any third party. Except for the limited, revocable license to use the Services as described herein, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting, by implication, waiver, estoppel, or otherwise, any Intellectual Property Rights or other interest in the FindoHR Property.

12.3 Protective Restrictions You agree not to challenge, or assist others in challenging, FindoHR's ownership of FindoHR Property. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of FindoHR Property is strictly prohibited and may result in both civil and criminal penalties under applicable Intellectual Property laws.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

13.1 "As-Is" Basis THE PLATFORM AND THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS," "WITH ALL FAULTS," AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HIDDEN LEAF TECHNOLOGIES DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SECURITY, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

13.2 System Limitations YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT COMPUTER AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ARE NOT FAULT-FREE AND THAT OCCASIONAL DOWNTIME IS INEVITABLE. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT: (a) THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (b) DATA LOSS WILL NOT OCCUR; (c) YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE SERVICES AT ANY SPECIFIC TIME OR FROM ANY SPECIFIC LOCATION.

13.3 Data Reliability WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES OR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE PLATFORM. ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE SERVICES IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK.

14. General Limitation of Liability

14.1 Exclusion of Certain Damages TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HIDDEN LEAF TECHNOLOGIES, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE, ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH: (a) THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PLATFORM OR SERVICES; (b) THE USE OF, OR RELIANCE ON, ANY CONTENT OR RECRUITMENT INTELLIGENCE DISPLAYED ON THE PLATFORM.

14.2 Specific Categories of Loss UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL HIDDEN LEAF TECHNOLOGIES BE LIABLE FOR: LOSS OF PROFITS, SALES, BUSINESS, OR REVENUE; BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR RECRUITMENT DELAYS; LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS; LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, GOODWILL, OR REPUTATION; LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA; OR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE.

14.3 Aggregate Liability Cap NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO US FOR THE SERVICES DURING THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

15. Termination

15.1 Grounds for Termination Hidden Leaf Technologies reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform and Services under the following circumstances:

• (a) Breach of Terms: If you violate any provision of these General Terms, Service-Specific Terms, or our Acceptable Use Policy.
• (b) Third-Party Infringement: If a third party reports a violation of their rights arising from your use of the Services.
• (c) Illegal or Fraudulent Activity: If we have reasonable grounds to suspect illegal, fraudulent, or abusive activity associated with your account.
• (d) Network Risk: If we believe your actions may cause legal liability for other Users, third parties, or FindoHR.
• (e) Employer Request: For individual user accounts linked to an organization, upon the request of an authorized administrator.
• (f) Service Discontinuation: As a result of a general suspension or termination of the Services by FindoHR.

15.2 Immediate Action and Removal In the event of a breach, we reserve the right to immediately terminate this Agreement, revoke your usage rights, and/or remove any non-compliant User Content from the Platform. Our right to terminate is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other legal or technical remedies we may implement.

15.3 Effect of Termination Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason: (a) All rights and licenses granted to you shall immediately cease; (b) You must immediately discontinue all use of the Platform and Services; (c) Termination shall not affect any of your obligations to pay fees due prior to the date of termination, nor shall it affect any terms that by their nature are intended to survive.

16. Indemnification

16.1 Indemnification Obligation You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hidden Leaf Technologies, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, agents, licensors, and suppliers (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all third-party claims, allegations, proceedings, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of or related to:

• (a) Platform Usage: Your access to or use of the Services and the Platform.
• (b) Breach of Terms: Your breach of any provision of this Agreement or your violation of any applicable Law (including data protection and privacy laws).
• (c) Rights Infringement: Your infringement or violation of any Intellectual Property Rights, privacy rights, or any other proprietary right of any person or entity (including Candidates).
• (d) User Disputes: Your relationship with any other User or any dispute arising between you and another Employer or Candidate.
• (e) Acts and Omissions: Any personal injury, loss of life, or property damage caused to a third party resulting from your negligent acts or willful misconduct.

16.2 Control of Defense Hidden Leaf Technologies reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will fully cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses. You shall not settle any claim without our prior written consent.

17. Entire Agreement and Severability

17.1 Integration: These General Terms, along with any Service-Specific Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any supplemental rules or guidelines posted on the Platform, constitute the entire and exclusive agreement between you and Hidden Leaf Technologies regarding the Services. This Agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, or understandings—whether oral or written—between you and us.

17.2 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that specific provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary. The remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed to reflect, as closely as possible, the original intent of the parties.

17.3 No Waiver: Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of a breach of these Terms must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Hidden Leaf Technologies to be effective.

17.4 Survival: Any provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to Ownership, Intellectual Property, Indemnification, Limitation of Liability, and Dispute Resolution.

18. Assignment

18.1 Restrictions on Users: You shall not assign your rights, delegate your duties, or transfer any of your obligations under this Agreement—in whole or in part—without the prior express written consent of Hidden Leaf Technologies. Any attempt to assign or transfer in violation of this section shall be null and void.

18.2 Rights of the Company: Hidden Leaf Technologies reserves the right to assign its rights or transfer its obligations under this Agreement at any time, without prior notice or consent, in the following circumstances:

• (a) To an affiliate or subsidiary.
• (b) In connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or the sale of all or substantially all of our assets.

18.3 Successors and Assigns This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective permitted successors and legal assigns.

19. Notices

19.1 Delivery of Notices Any notice, request, or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement may be delivered by Hidden Leaf Technologies via:

• (a) Electronic Mail: To the email address associated with your Account.
• (b) Overnight Courier: Via a nationally recognized delivery service to the address on record.
• (c) Registered/Speed Post: To the physical address provided during registration.

19.2 Effectiveness of Notice You are responsible for maintaining current and accurate contact information in your Account settings. You agree that any notice sent to the email or physical address currently on record in our system shall be deemed adequate, effective, and binding upon you. Email notices shall be deemed received twenty-four (24) hours after the email is sent.

19.3 Notices to FindoHR All formal legal notices to Hidden Leaf Technologies must be sent via email to support@findohr.com or to our registered corporate office address.

20. Choice of Law and Dispute Resolution

20.1 Governing Law This Agreement, and all matters arising out of or relating to it, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.

20.2 Amicable Settlement In the event of any dispute, difference, or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through mutual discussions and amicable settlement within thirty (30) days of the dispute being notified.

20.3 Dispute Resolution (Arbitration) If the dispute is not resolved amicably, it shall be referred to and finally resolved by Arbitration in accordance with the (Indian) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

• The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Bangalore, Karnataka.
• The language of the proceedings shall be English.
• The arbitral award shall be final and binding on both parties.

20.4 Jurisdiction Subject to the arbitration clause above, the courts in Bangalore, Karnataka shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any legal proceedings or suits arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or your use of the Platform.

21. Third-Party Integrations and External Links

21.1 Independent Services The Platform may incorporate Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) or links to websites and services that are not owned, operated, or controlled by Hidden Leaf Technologies. These are provided solely for your convenience and to enhance the recruitment workflow.

21.2 No Responsibility for Third Parties We do not monitor, endorse, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, data security practices, or availability of any third-party APIs or websites. If you choose to utilize these integrations (e.g., connecting an external ATS or using third-party communication tools), you do so entirely at your own risk.

21.3 Disclaimer of Warranties Neither Hidden Leaf Technologies nor its affiliates make any representations or warranties regarding:

• (a) The accuracy, safety, or legality of information found on third-party sites.
• (b) The continued compatibility or "uptime" of third-party APIs.
• (c) The results you may obtain from using such external services.

21.4 Data Transfer to Third Parties You acknowledge that using certain third-party integrations may require the transfer of your User Content (including Candidate data) to services outside of FindoHR. Once data is transmitted to a third-party service, its use is governed by that provider's terms and privacy policy, and FindoHR shall not be liable for any subsequent data breaches or misuse by such third parties.

22. Definitions and Interpretation

In these Terms, unless the context otherwise requires, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

22.1 "Account" shall mean the unique profile and digital access credentials created by a User to avail of the Services provided by the Platform.

22.2 "Employer" shall mean the category of User (typically a legal entity, recruitment agency, or authorized HR representative) that has registered on the Platform to access candidate status updates and intent verification data for the purposes of recruitment risk mitigation.

22.3 "Intellectual Property Rights" shall mean all intellectual property rights and analogous rights subsisting under the laws of each and every jurisdiction throughout the world, including all extensions and renewals, whether registered or unregistered. This includes, without limitation, copyrights, trademarks, trade names, service marks, patents, proprietary algorithms, database rights, and all other proprietary interests.

22.4 "Law" or "Applicable Law" shall mean any statute, regulation, ordinance, rule, judgment, notification, or guideline having the force of law in India, including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023, as amended from time to time.

22.5 "Services" means (i) the recruitment intelligence and verification services described in this Agreement; (ii) any free or trial features provided by FindoHR; (iii) any support services; and (iv) the FindoHR Website/Platform and its underlying technology.

22.6 "User" shall mean any individual (including employees or agents of an Employer) who is authorized to access and use the Platform under the Employer's Account.

22.7 "Company" ("We", "Us", "Our") shall mean Hidden Leaf Technologies, registered in India, having its place of business at:

Wolfpack Workspaces, 39, 8th Main Rd, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001.