2020 Recruitment

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 1 July 2025

Welcome to 2020 Recruitment Limited (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website and services at www.2020-recruitment.com (“Site”). By using our Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

1. Definitions

  • Client refers to any company or individual seeking recruitment services.
  • Candidate refers to a job seeker using our platform.
  • User refers to anyone accessing the Site, including both Clients and Candidates.
  • Content means all materials (text, images, resumes, job posts, etc.) submitted, posted, or otherwise transmitted through the Site.

2. Services

We provide recruitment services, including:

  • Job posting by employers
  • Candidate applications and resume submissions
  • Recruitment consultation and support

All services are subject to availability and may be modified or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use our Site and apply for jobs, in accordance with Scottish employment law. By using our services, you confirm that you meet this minimum age requirement and are legally capable of entering into an agreement.

4. Account Registration

To access certain services, you may need to register an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Keep your login credentials secure
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information is inaccurate or violates these Terms.

5. User Content

By submitting content to our Site, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to share the content
  • Your content does not violate any applicable law or regulation

License Grant: You grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute your content for the purpose of providing our services.

6. Intellectual Property

All Site content, including logos, trademarks, design, and text, is our intellectual property or licensed to us. You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without prior written consent
  • Use our trademarks without permission

User-submitted content remains the property of its owner, subject to the license granted above.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for unlawful or fraudulent purposes
  • Post false, misleading, or harmful content
  • Transmit viruses or malicious code
  • Attempt to interfere with Site operations or security

We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access if you violate these rules.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

We collect and process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and comply with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Key GDPR Principles:

  • Lawful, fair, and transparent processing
  • Data minimization
  • Right of access, rectification, and erasure

9. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyse traffic. By using our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

  • The content, policies, or practices of those third parties
  • Any loss or damage arising from your use of them

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability for direct damages shall not exceed the amount paid by you (if any) for the services in the 12 months preceding the claim

This does not affect your statutory rights under Scottish law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, liabilities, or damages arising out of:

  • Your breach of these Terms
  • Your misuse of the Site
  • Your violation of any law or third-party rights

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time without notice if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • We suspect fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful activity

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

14. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Scotland, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

Arbitration Clause:

In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to first attempt resolution through informal negotiation. If unresolved, the dispute shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with Scottish arbitration law. This does not prevent either party from seeking urgent interim relief from the courts.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page and take effect immediately. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

16. Accessibility & Summary

We strive to make our terms understandable and accessible. A plain-language summary of key points is available here for your convenience. This summary is not legally binding and is provided for ease of understanding.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]