1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Scrum-Connect platform. By creating an account or using the platform, you agree to these terms.
2. Definitions
- Platform — the Scrum-Connect website and services.
- Professional — an Agile professional registered on the platform.
- Employer — a company or organisation registered on the platform to publish assignments.
- Assignment — an opportunity or vacancy published by an employer.
3. Scope of the platform
Scrum-Connect is a marketplace that connects Agile professionals with employers. We facilitate discovery, communication and the hiring workflow, but we are not a party to any contract concluded between professionals and employers.
4. Account registration
You must provide accurate and complete information when registering an account and keep this information up to date. You are responsible for safeguarding your credentials and for all activity under your account.
5. Employer responsibilities
- Publish only genuine assignments with accurate descriptions.
- Treat applicants fairly and respectfully.
- Handle personal data of professionals in line with applicable law.
6. Professional responsibilities
- Provide truthful information about experience, skills and availability.
- Only apply to assignments you are genuinely interested in and qualified for.
- Communicate respectfully with employers.
7. Assignment publication rules
Assignments must comply with applicable laws and may not contain discriminatory, misleading or inappropriate content. Scrum-Connect may remove assignments that violate these rules.
8. Applications and communication
Communication between professionals and employers should take place through the platform's messaging and application tools so that records can be maintained for both parties.
9. Interview and placement process
Employers may invite professionals to interviews via the platform. The terms of any placement, contract or engagement are agreed directly between the employer and the professional.
10. Prohibited use
- Using the platform for unlawful or fraudulent purposes.
- Scraping, reverse engineering or attempting to disrupt the platform.
- Impersonating another person or organisation.
- Sending unsolicited marketing through platform messaging.
11. Accuracy of information
Scrum-Connect does not verify all information published by users and is not responsible for its accuracy. Users should perform their own due diligence.
12. Availability of the platform
We aim to keep the platform available at all times but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance and updates as needed.
13. Changes to the platform
We may change, add or remove features at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the platform or by email where appropriate.
14. Intellectual property
All intellectual property rights in the platform belong to Scrum-Connect or its licensors. Users retain ownership of the content they upload but grant Scrum-Connect a licence to host and display that content for the purpose of operating the platform.
15. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Scrum-Connect is not liable for indirect or consequential damages arising from use of the platform.
16. Termination or suspension of accounts
We may suspend or terminate accounts that breach these terms or applicable law. Users may close their account at any time.
17. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands, unless mandatory consumer protection laws of another jurisdiction apply.
18. Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent to support@scrum-connect.com.