Terms of Service

Last updated: 9 July 2026 · Version 1.0

1. About these terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the SmartRecruit platform ("the Platform", "we", "us"), a student–organisation recruitment service. By creating an account or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

2. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales and the Commonwealth of Australia. Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantee, right, or remedy conferred by the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) that cannot lawfully be excluded.

3. Eligibility and accounts

Students must be at least 16 years of age and enrolled at, or a recent graduate of, a recognised educational institution. Organisation accounts must be created by a person authorised to act on behalf of that organisation and must provide a valid Australian Business Number (ABN). You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure and for all activity under your account.

4. The service

The Platform provides: (a) a job board connecting students and hiring organisations; (b) a skill-based match score calculated from your profile and job requirements; (c) optional Premium services for students (career roadmap, coaching, referrals, training bookings) charged at $49 AUD per month; and (d) referral services to organisations, for which a placement commission of 10–20% of first-year salary applies on successful hire.

5. Payments

All payments are processed by PayPal. SmartRecruit does not collect or store credit card details. Premium subscriptions renew monthly and may be cancelled at any time, effective at the end of the current billing period. Refunds are handled in accordance with the Australian Consumer Law.

6. Acceptable use

You must not: provide false or misleading profile, qualification, or job information; use the Platform to discriminate unlawfully; attempt to access other users' data; interfere with the operation or security of the Platform; or use the Platform for any unlawful purpose.

7. Privacy

Personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. Details of what we collect and how it is used are set out in the User Agreement. Passwords are stored only as one-way BCrypt hashes; payment card details are never stored on the Platform.

8. Content and intellectual property

You retain ownership of content you submit (profiles, resumes, job postings) and grant SmartRecruit a licence to display and process it for the purpose of providing the service. The Platform's software, design, and branding remain the property of SmartRecruit.

9. Liability

To the extent permitted by law, and subject to the non-excludable guarantees of the Australian Consumer Law, SmartRecruit is not liable for hiring decisions made by organisations, employment outcomes, or the conduct of other users. The Platform is a facilitator and is not an employment agency, employer, or party to any employment contract formed between users.

10. Suspension and termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts that breach these Terms, provide fraudulent information, or misuse the Platform. You may close your account at any time; closing an account cancels any active Premium subscription at the end of the current billing period.

11. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified via the Platform or by email. Continued use after notice constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms: SmartRecruit Support, Sydney NSW, Australia.

This document was prepared for the ICT307B Capstone Project and is a template for demonstration purposes; it does not constitute legal advice.