Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BetterPay ("Service", "Platform", "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

BetterPay is a career intelligence platform that provides:

• Salary benchmarking and comparison tools
• Career advancement insights
• Job market analytics
• Professional networking features
• Resume and profile optimization tools

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

• You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
• One person may maintain only one active account

3.2 Authentication Methods

• We support email/password authentication and Google OAuth
• By using Google OAuth, you consent to our access to your Google profile information as specified in our Privacy Policy
• You are responsible for all activities under your account

4. User Content and Data

4.1 User-Generated Content

• You retain ownership of content you submit (resumes, profiles, salary information)
• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your content to provide our services
• You are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of information you provide

4.2 Salary and Career Data

• Salary information you provide may be used in aggregate for benchmarking purposes
• Individual salary data will not be shared without your explicit consent
• You represent that all career information provided is truthful and accurate

5. Platform Usage Rules

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to:

• Use the Service for lawful purposes only
• Respect other users' privacy and rights
• Provide accurate information in your profile and interactions
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data
• Interfere with the Service's operation or security
• Create fake accounts or impersonate others
• Sell, transfer, or share your account access

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Our Privacy Policy governs how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using our Service, you consent to data collection as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

7.1 Service Disclaimers

• The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We do not guarantee the accuracy of salary data or career advice
• Career and salary information is for guidance purposes only

8. Contact Information

15. User Agreement and Acknowledgments

15.1 User Representations and Warranties

By using BetterPay, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding agreements
• All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete
• You will maintain the accuracy of your information and promptly update any changes
• Your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws and regulations

15.2 Professional Use Agreement

You acknowledge and agree that:

• Career Data Accuracy: All salary, role, and experience information you provide is truthful
• Professional Conduct: You will maintain professional standards in all platform interactions
• Confidentiality: You will not share confidential salary information of others without consent
• No Misrepresentation: You will not misrepresent your qualifications, experience, or compensation

15.3 Data Usage Consent

You explicitly consent to:

• Salary Benchmarking: Use of your salary data in anonymized aggregate reports
• Career Analytics: Analysis of your career progression for insights and recommendations
• Platform Improvement: Use of usage data to enhance our services and user experience
• Research Purposes: Inclusion of anonymized data in career and salary research studies

16. Enhanced Platform Rules

16.1 Data Integrity Standards

• Verification: We may request verification of salary or employment information
• Quality Control: We reserve the right to remove or flag suspicious data
• Audit Rights: We may audit data for accuracy and compliance purposes
• Correction Obligations: You must correct inaccurate information when notified

16.2 Professional Network Guidelines

• Respectful Communication: Maintain professional and respectful interactions
• No Harassment: Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior is prohibited
• Privacy Respect: Respect others' privacy and confidentiality
• Constructive Engagement: Contribute positively to the professional community

17. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

17.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Terms

EU Users (GDPR Compliance):

• Data processing complies with the General Data Protection Regulation
• You have additional rights including data portability and the right to be forgotten
• Complaints may be filed with your local data protection authority

California Users (CCPA Compliance):

• Data collection and use complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act
• You have rights to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information
• We do not sell personal information to third parties