Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

Plain language summary: By using Secondframe, you agree to these terms. We provide assessment infrastructure — you're responsible for your hiring decisions. We don't sell your data. Questions? Email hello@secondframe.co

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Acceptance of Terms

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern access to and use of Secondframe platform (the "Service" or "Product"), operated by Secondframe ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.

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Description of the Service

Secondframe platform is a structured talent evaluation platform that provides:

  • Technical system design assessments
  • Behavioral evaluation tools
  • Structured scoring and reporting
  • Candidate comparison tools

Secondframe platform provides evaluation infrastructure only. Secondframe does not participate in hiring decisions and does not guarantee hiring outcomes.

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Customer Responsibilities

Customers agree to:

  • Provide accurate account information
  • Maintain account security
  • Use the Service in compliance with applicable laws
  • Ensure they have a lawful basis for processing candidate data
  • Obtain any required consents from candidates

Customers are solely responsible for: All hiring decisions, interpretation of evaluation results, and compliance with employment and labor laws.

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Data Processing

When Customers submit candidate information through Secondframe platform:

  • The Customer acts as the Data Controller
  • Secondframe acts as the Data Processor

We process personal data solely in accordance with Customer instructions and our Privacy Policy. Customers retain ownership of candidate data.

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Account Security

Customers are responsible for:

  • Maintaining confidentiality of login credentials
  • Restricting account access
  • Notifying us of unauthorized use

We are not liable for losses resulting from compromised credentials.

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Subscription & Payment Terms

A. Fees: Access to Secondframe platform requires payment of subscription fees as described on the pricing page or in a separate agreement. Fees are billed monthly or annually in advance.

B. Renewals: Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled prior to the renewal date.

C. Cancellation: Customers may cancel at any time. Access continues until the end of the billing period. Unless required by law, payments are non-refundable.

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Acceptable Use

Customers may not:

  • Use the Service for unlawful or discriminatory hiring practices
  • Upload malicious code or harmful content
  • Attempt to reverse engineer the platform
  • Interfere with platform security
  • Use Secondframe platform to harass or discriminate against candidates

We reserve the right to suspend accounts for violations.

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Intellectual Property

All software, methodologies, frameworks, evaluation models, and materials provided through Secondframe platform are the intellectual property of Secondframe.

Customers retain ownership of: Candidate-submitted materials and internal hiring notes.

Customers may not copy, reproduce, or distribute proprietary frameworks outside of the Service.

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No Employment or Legal Advice

Secondframe platform provides structured evaluation tools only. Nothing in the Service constitutes: Legal advice, employment advice, or HR compliance advice.

Customers are responsible for ensuring hiring decisions comply with applicable employment laws.

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Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranties regarding: Hiring success, candidate performance, business outcomes, or uninterrupted operation.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all implied warranties.

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Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law: Secondframe shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

Our total liability under these Terms shall not exceed the total amount paid by the Customer in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

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Indemnification

Customers agree to indemnify and hold harmless Secondframe from claims arising out of: Hiring decisions, employment disputes, misuse of candidate data, or violation of applicable laws.

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Termination

We may suspend or terminate access if: Fees are unpaid, Terms are violated, or the Service is used unlawfully.

Upon termination, access to the platform will cease. Data handling will follow the Privacy Policy.

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Modifications

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

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Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of our operating jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

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Contact Information

Secondframe
Email: hello@secondframe.co

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