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Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: December 2024

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Clu is a skills-based hiring platform purposefully designed to create equity of opportunity in the job market. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for Business Users and Individual Users. This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the standards and expectations for interacting with the Clu platform and its associated services.

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This policy is rooted in our dedication to anti-discrimination, data security, and compliance with global and local regulations, including but not limited to the Equality Act 2010, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and equivalent international legislation.

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By using Clu, you confirm your agreement to adhere to this Acceptable Use Policy. Any breach may result in the suspension or termination of your access to the platform and, where appropriate, legal action.

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Please read this and all other related policies carefully before using the site.

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1. Scope of the Policy
 

This Acceptable Use Policy applies to all activities conducted on the Clu platform, including but not limited to:

  • Uploading and Sharing Content: Including job posts, Skills Profiles, benchmarking data, or other materials.

  • Communications: Interacting with other users, including Employers, candidates, Business Users, and Clu staff.

  • Platform Features: Using services such as messaging, diversity benchmarking, skills-based hiring, or job recommendations.

This policy is intended to complement Clu’s other terms and policies, including the Privacy Policy, Accessibility Statement, and Terms of Website Use.

 

2. Prohibited Uses


You must not use the Clu platform:

  • In a manner that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.

  • To engage in activities that are unlawful, fraudulent, discriminatory, or malicious.

  • To upload, share, or distribute content that:

    • Is defamatory, obscene, hateful, offensive, or inflammatory.

    • Promotes violence, discrimination, or any illegal activity.

    • Contains child exploitation material or any form of abuse.

    • Violates intellectual property rights, including copyright, trademarks, or database rights.

  • To harass, intimidate, or humiliate any person.

  • To knowingly transmit any harmful code, such as viruses, malware, or spyware.

  • To impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.

Additionally, you agree:

  • Not to misuse the platform for spam, unsolicited marketing, or phishing activities.

  • Not to bypass security protocols or attempt unauthorised access to any part of the platform, including other users' accounts or data.

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3. Interactive Services


Clu provides a range of interactive services, including:

  • Skills benchmarking.

  • Diversity and inclusion benchmarking.

  • Messaging functions between Business and Individual Users.

  • Company reviews and job recommendations.

Where Clu moderates these services, moderation may be human, technical, or both. Users are responsible for adhering to this policy when interacting via these services.

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4. Content Standards


Content contributed to the Clu platform must:

  • Be accurate and comply with applicable laws.

  • Be free from offensive, discriminatory, or harmful material.

  • Respect intellectual property rights and not infringe on third-party copyrights or trademarks.

You must not submit content that:

  • Incites discrimination, harassment, or hatred.

  • Promotes sexually explicit, violent, or illegal material.

  • Encourages unlawful activities or breaches of privacy.

  • Contains false or misleading information.

Clu reserves the right to remove content that violates this policy or poses risks to users or the platform.

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5. Anti-Discrimination and Inclusivity Standards


Clu is committed to promoting equity and inclusion. Users must not engage in or promote:

  • Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, or nationality.

  • Harassment or behaviours that undermine diversity and inclusion.

Users contributing to the platform must uphold principles of accessibility, ensuring that materials and communications are respectful of neurodiverse and disabled individuals.

 

6. Data Security and Privacy


Users must respect Clu’s data security policies and refrain from:

  • Misusing personal data obtained via the platform.

  • Sharing sensitive or confidential data without explicit consent.

  • Violating applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and equivalent international standards.

Clu employs robust security measures to protect data, and users are required to adhere to these standards. Any suspected data misuse or breach must be reported immediately to dpo@getaclu.io.

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7. Enforcement and Breach of Policy


Clu may take the following actions in response to breaches of this policy:

  • Immediate suspension or termination of your account.

  • Removal of prohibited content.

  • Legal proceedings for damages, including reimbursement of costs.

  • Notification to law enforcement where required.

We exclude liability for actions taken in response to breaches, which may include actions beyond those described above.

 

8. Reporting Concerns or Violations


If you encounter content or behaviour that violates this policy, please report it immediately to hello@getaclu.io. Clu will investigate and take appropriate action.

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9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction


This policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes related to this policy are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except where other jurisdictional laws apply.

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