Terms of Service

Welcome to CVGenius

CVGenius is a free, open-source CV builder designed specifically for the Irish job market. By using our service, you agree to these terms of service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using CVGenius, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Use License

CVGenius grants you a personal, non-transferable license to use our service for creating and managing your professional CV. This license includes:

• Creating unlimited CVs using our templates
• Using AI features for content suggestions
• Exporting your CVs in various formats
• Participating in our community features

This license is automatically revoked if you violate any of these restrictions.

3. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Ensuring all information in your CV is accurate and truthful
• Backing up your CV data (stored locally in your browser)
• Using the service in compliance with Irish and EU laws
• Not using the service for any unlawful or prohibited activities
• Respecting intellectual property rights

4. Privacy and Data

CVGenius is built with privacy at its core:

• We do not collect or store personal data on our servers
• All CV data is stored locally in your browser
• AI features process data in real-time without storage
• We use privacy-first analytics that don't track individuals

For detailed information, please read our Privacy Policy.

4a. Advertising and Third-Party Services

To provide CVGenius free of charge, we display advertisements through trusted partners:

• PropellerAds: Contextual advertising network
• Google AdSense: Personalized advertising service
• Media.net: Microsoft/Yahoo advertising network
• Amazon Associates: Affiliate marketing program

By using CVGenius, you acknowledge that:

• Third-party advertising partners may use cookies and tracking technologies
• Advertisements are served based on content context and user behavior
• You can opt-out of personalized advertising through partner settings
• Ad blocking software may be used but could affect site functionality
• We are not responsible for the content or practices of advertiser websites

5. AI Services

Our AI features are provided through Google's Gemini API. When you use AI features:

• Your content is processed by Google's AI systems
• Processing is done in real-time for suggestions only
• Google does not store or train on your personal data
• AI suggestions are provided "as is" without guarantees

6. Service Availability

CVGenius is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We strive for continuous service but cannot guarantee:

• Uninterrupted access to the service
• Error-free operation
• Protection against data loss due to browser issues
• Compatibility with all browsers or devices

7. Community Guidelines

When participating in our WhatsApp or Slack communities:

• Be respectful and professional
• Help others and share knowledge
• No spam, self-promotion, or inappropriate content
• Respect privacy - don't share others' personal information
• Follow platform-specific terms of service

8. Intellectual Property

CVGenius respects intellectual property rights:

• You retain full ownership of your CV content
• Our templates and code are open source
• Do not use copyrighted content without permission
• Report any intellectual property violations

9. Disclaimers

CVGenius is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim:

• Responsibility for job application outcomes
• Guarantees about CV effectiveness
• Liability for data loss or technical issues
• Accuracy of AI-generated suggestions

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Irish law, CVGenius shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Ireland. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Dublin, Ireland.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us through:

• Our WhatsApp community group
• Slack community channels
• GitHub repository issues

14. Open Source

CVGenius is an open-source project. The source code is available on GitHub under the MIT license. You are free to:

• View and study the source code
• Contribute improvements and bug fixes
• Fork the project for your own use
• Report issues and suggest features