Effective Date: May 1, 2021
Last Updated: May 14, 2025
Rise Tech Inc.
Welcome to Rise ("we," "us," "our"), a professional career community and AI-powered job search platform located at joinrise.co. By accessing or using our services, including our website, job search automation tools, and related offerings (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Agreement"). If you do not agree, do not use our Services.
1. Eligibility
To use our Services, you must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction. By using our Services, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
2. Scope of Services
Rise provides a job search automation tool, job listings, career resources, employer profiles, and community engagement opportunities to assist job seekers. Our AI-powered SmartApply feature helps users apply for jobs by automating applications based on the information they provide. Rise does not guarantee job placement, interview offers, or employment outcomes.
These Terms also apply to any other Rise-related sites, applications, communities on any platform, in-person meetups, online or offline events, and all related properties.
3. User Accounts and Responsibilities
You may be required to create an account to use certain features of our Services.
You agree to provide accurate and current information and to maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
You must not misuse our Services, including engaging in unauthorized data scraping, hacking, or any illegal activities.
We reserve the right to permanently ban any user from our Services for behavior that violates our guidelines. We will be the sole judge of violations and do not offer appeals or refunds in such cases.
4. Job Listings and Employer Content
Rise aggregates job listings from third-party sources and directly from employers.
We do not control the accuracy, legality, or availability of job postings.
Employers are solely responsible for their job listings and hiring decisions.
We may remove or modify job listings at our discretion.
5. Use of SmartApply and AI Features
Our AI-powered SmartApply feature assists with job applications based on the data provided by the user.
By using SmartApply, you authorize Rise to submit job applications on your behalf.
You are responsible for reviewing and confirming the accuracy of all submitted applications.
Rise is not liable for any errors, omissions, or job rejections resulting from automated submissions.
6. Content Ownership and License
You retain ownership of the content you submit, such as resumes and job application details.
By submitting content, you grant Rise a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, display, distribute, and create derivative works from your content for the purpose of providing and improving our Services.
You must not submit any content that is unlawful, misleading, or infringes on third-party rights.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, including employer sites and job boards. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. We do not endorse or guarantee third-party services.
8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Rise provides its Services on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of job listings or AI-generated content.
Rise shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services, including but not limited to loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.
Rise is not responsible for user-generated data, which may be subjective, inaccurate, or offensive.
The information on our site does not constitute legal, financial, or career advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified professional.
9. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, including for violations of this Agreement.
10. Refunds
All refunds are provided solely at the discretion of Rise. We reserve the right to deny any refund request without providing a reason.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Agreement is governed by the laws of Delaware, US.
Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or the courts of Delaware, unless otherwise required by law.
12. Email Communications and Consent
By creating an account or using our Services, you agree to receive communications from Rise, including marketing emails, product updates, newsletters, and personalized job alerts. These communications are part of the Services and are designed to support your job search and career development. You may opt out of non-essential emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in the email or updating your communication preferences in your account settings.
13. Data Collection and Privacy
We collect data about your browser, IP address, and location for analytics purposes.
If you contribute content to the site, you grant us a perpetual license to use, display, distribute, sell, and create derivatives from your contributions.
We do not guarantee constant website availability and accept no liability for downtime or access failures beyond our control.
14. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will provide notice by publishing the latest version and updating the effective date. By continuing to use the Services after changes take effect, you agree to the revised Terms. If you do not accept them, you may close your account.
15. Feedback and Intellectual Property
When providing feedback (e.g., identifying errors or suggesting improvements), you acknowledge that all feedback will be the sole and exclusive property of Rise. You assign all rights to Rise, including intellectual property rights, in and to all feedback.
Copyright in Rise's websites, apps, communities, and properties rests with Rise unless otherwise stated.
The Rise name and logo are trademarks and subject to copyright worldwide.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
