WayToTech Terms of Use

Effective from: January 1, 2025

1. Definitions

For the purposes of these terms of use:

Portal - the WayToTech website available at wayto.tech
Talent - an individual seeking employment who creates a profile on the portal
Recruiter - a person representing a company in the recruitment process
Talent Profile - a public or private professional profile created by a Talent
Administrator - Palapa Sp. z o.o.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using the WayToTech portal, Talents and Recruiters accept these terms of use and the Privacy Policy. If they do not agree with any of these terms, they should immediately cease using the portal.

Recruiters, by using the portal, confirm that they have appropriate authorization to process personal data in accordance with GDPR and that they are familiar with the obligations arising from data protection regulations.

3. Account Registration

To use the full functionality of the portal, Talents and Recruiters must create an account by providing true and current data. Users are solely responsible for the accuracy and updating of their data.

3.1 Talent Accounts

Talents registering an account declare that:

They are of legal age or have consent from a legal guardian
The data provided is true and current
They have the right to share all information in their profile
They understand the consequences of publishing a public profile

3.2 Recruiter Accounts

Recruiters registering a company account declare that:

They are authorized to represent the company in recruitment processes
The company has implemented GDPR-compliant data protection procedures
They have a legal basis for processing candidate data
They commit to using data exclusively for recruitment purposes

4. Talent Profiles

4.1 Creating and Managing Profiles

Talents may:

Create a detailed professional profile containing experience, skills, and education
Add portfolio items, certificates, and project examples
Specify preferences regarding desired employment
Update their profile at any time

4.2 Profile Visibility

Talents independently decide on their profile visibility:

Private profile - visible only to Recruiters to whom the Talent has applied
Public profile - visible to all registered Recruiters
Anonymous profile - skills visible without personal data

4.3 Responsibility for Profile Content

Talents bear full responsibility for:

The truthfulness and currency of information in their profile
Not including sensitive data (e.g., health status, political views)
Not violating third-party rights (e.g., in portfolio items)
Respecting copyright for posted materials

4.4 Contact from Recruiters

By publishing a public profile, Talents:

Consent to contact from Recruiters for recruitment purposes
May change visibility settings at any time
May block selected companies from accessing their profile
Retain the right to ignore messages from Recruiters

5. Applying for Job Offers

5.1 Application Process

When applying for a job offer, a Talent:

Shares their profile and CV with the company posting the offer
Consents to data processing in the recruitment process
May be asked to complete additional tests or tasks
Receives confirmation of application submission

5.2 Skill Tests

When participating in skill tests, Talents:

Commit to solving tasks independently
Accept test monitoring (if required)
May not copy or share test content
Receive results only if the Recruiter decides to share them

6. Responsibility for Content and Data Processing

Users bear full responsibility for content they publish or send through the WayToTech portal.

6.1 Talent Responsibility

Talents are responsible for:

Truthfulness of information in profiles and applications
Not violating copyright in portfolios
Updating contact details
Not misleading potential employers

6.2 Recruiter Responsibility

Recruiters become data controllers of Talent personal data upon receiving access to applications or public profiles. WayToTech serves solely as a data processor, providing technical tools.

Recruiters assume full responsibility for:

Lawful processing of Talent personal data
Adhering to data minimization principles - processing only necessary data
Ensuring security of processed data
Fulfilling Talent rights under GDPR
Deleting Talent data after recruitment process completion per regulations
Informing Talents about how their data is processed

7. Recruiter Obligations for Data Protection

Recruiters using the portal commit to:

Processing data exclusively for recruitment purposes - prohibition on using Talent data for marketing, sales, or other non-recruitment purposes
Respecting Talent preferences - contacting only Talents who have consented
Professional communication - no spam, harassment, or unprofessional messages
Not sharing data with third parties without explicit Talent consent
Immediate data deletion after recruitment process completion, unless Talent consented to processing for future recruitments
Maintaining processing activity records per GDPR requirements
Reporting data breaches to appropriate authorities within 72 hours
Responding to Talent requests regarding their rights within 30 days

8. Talent Rights and Obligations

8.1 Talent Rights

Talents have the right to:

Full control over their profile visibility
Access to their application history
Information about application status (if Recruiter provides it)
Withdraw applications at any time
Delete their account and all data
Block selected Recruiters
Report Recruiter abuse

8.2 Talent Obligations

Talents commit to:

Providing truthful information
Not sharing login credentials with others
Respecting copyright
Professional communication with Recruiters
Not publishing offensive or illegal content

9. Use of AI and Automated Processing

The WayToTech portal uses artificial intelligence for preliminary application evaluation.

9.1 Information for Talents

Talents are informed that:

AI analyzes profile match to job requirements
Scoring results are not the sole basis for application evaluation
They have the right to explanation of system logic
They may request human verification of results

9.2 Recruiter Commitments

Recruiters acknowledge that:

AI scoring results are only recommendations
They are obligated to ensure human intervention
They must inform Talents about AI use
They bear responsibility for final decisions

10. WayToTech Liability Limitations

WayToTech is not responsible for:

How Recruiters process Talent personal data after gaining access
GDPR violations committed by Recruiters, including unauthorized data sharing
Content posted by users, including false information in profiles
Recruitment decisions made by Recruiters
Quality of job offers or Recruiter behavior toward Talents
Damages resulting from improper data use
Data loss resulting from force majeure

11. Security and Confidentiality

11.1 Talent Obligations

Talents commit to:

Not sharing passwords with third parties
Using strong passwords (min. 8 characters, various character types)
Immediately reporting suspected account security breaches

11.2 Recruiter Obligations

Recruiters additionally commit to:

Securing access to company accounts
Controlling who has access to Talent data
Not mass exporting data from the portal
Maintaining confidentiality of Talent data

12. Indemnification and Release of Liability

Recruiters commit to:

Releasing WayToTech from all liability related to Talent claims regarding rights violations
Covering all legal costs, damages, and penalties imposed on WayToTech due to improper data processing by the Recruiter
Immediately informing WayToTech of any complaints or claims

Talents release WayToTech from liability for:

Content published in their profiles
Consequences of providing false information
Copyright violations in portfolios

13. Audit and Control

WayToTech reserves the right to:

Monitor portal usage
Conduct compliance audits with terms of use
Verify truthfulness of information in Talent profiles
Request GDPR compliance documentation from Recruiters
Remove content violating terms of use
Immediately block access upon violation detection

14. Agreement Termination

WayToTech may terminate the agreement with immediate effect in case of:

Recruiter violation of data protection regulations
Talent providing false profile information
Using data contrary to its purpose
Non-compliance with these terms of use
Acting to the detriment of other users or WayToTech
Attempting unauthorized system access

15. Intellectual Property Rights

15.1 WayToTech Property

All WayToTech portal content, including graphic layout, texts, logo, AI algorithms, and other elements are protected by copyright.

15.2 Talent Content

By publishing content on the portal, Talents:

Retain copyright to their content
Grant WayToTech a non-exclusive license to display the profile
Are responsible for not violating third-party rights
May delete their content at any time

15.3 Prohibition of Copying

The following is prohibited:

Mass copying of Talent profiles
Data scraping from the portal
Using data to create competitive databases
Recreating portal functionality or design

16. Contact Details and Jurisdiction

Portal Administrator:
Palapa Sp. z o.o.
ul. Młynarska 42/115, 01-171 Warsaw, Poland
Tax ID (NIP): 5272934529
Email: hello@wayto.tech

Any disputes arising from portal use will be resolved by Polish courts with jurisdiction for Palapa Sp. z o.o. headquarters.

17. Fees and Payments

17.1 Talent Accounts

Portal use by Talents is free, including:

Creating and publishing profiles
Applying for job offers
Participating in skill tests
Communication with Recruiters

17.2 Recruiter Accounts

Recruiters pay fees according to their chosen subscription plan. Pricing details are available on the portal website.

18. Final Provisions

WayToTech reserves the right to change these terms of use. Significant changes will be notified to users with 30 days' notice.

Continued portal use after changes are introduced constitutes acceptance of new terms.

For questions regarding these terms of use, please contact: hello@wayto.tech

19. Reporting Violations

Talents may report:

Unprofessional Recruiter behavior
Spam or unwanted messages
Suspected data protection violations
Fake job offers

Recruiters may report:

Fake Talent profiles
Copyright violations
Unprofessional candidate behavior

Reports should be sent to: abuse@wayto.tech

20. Severability Clause

If any provision of these terms proves invalid or ineffective, it does not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. The invalid provision will be replaced by a regulation that best corresponds to the purpose of the invalid provision.