Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Irish Teachers Global ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, platform, services, and recruitment opportunities (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Services.

2. User Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid teaching qualification recognized in your country of residence
• Have the legal right to work in international locations
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Not misrepresent your qualifications, experience, or credentials

3. User Responsibilities and Conduct

As a user of our platform, you agree to:

• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Provide truthful and accurate information about your qualifications and experience
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your country and the countries where you seek employment
• Not engage in discriminatory, harassing, or abusive conduct toward any other users or staff
• Not attempt to manipulate, hack, or gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Not share personal data of other users without consent
• Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we determine that you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct detrimental to our platform or community.

4. Recruitment Process and Services

Irish Teachers Global provides a platform to connect Irish educators with international schools. Our Services include:

• Access to job listings and recruitment opportunities
• Career guidance and support services
• Recruitment consultation and matching services
• Resources for international teaching placements

We do not guarantee employment placement. The Company acts as a facilitator between teachers and international schools. Final hiring decisions rest entirely with the schools and employers. We are not responsible for:

• Employment decisions made by schools or employers
• Terms of employment offered by hiring institutions
• Working conditions or treatment by employers
• Salary negotiations or contract terms

5. Accuracy and Integrity of Information

We are committed to maintaining the integrity of our platform. You acknowledge and agree that:

• All information you provide will be accurate, complete, and truthful
• You have obtained all necessary consents to share personal information with us
• You will update your information promptly if any details change
• Providing false or misleading information may result in immediate account suspension
• We may verify your credentials, qualifications, and background at any time

Schools and employers rely on the accuracy of information provided on our platform. Misrepresentation of qualifications or credentials not only violates these Terms but may have serious legal consequences and damage your professional reputation.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our platform, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Irish Teachers Global or its content providers and is protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not:

• Reproduce, modify, or distribute any content without written permission
• Use our logo, branding, or name without explicit authorization
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from our platform
• Reverse-engineer or decompile any software on our platform

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. We collect, process, and store personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR where applicable. For detailed information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

By using our platform, you consent to our collection and processing of your personal data for recruitment, communication, and service improvement purposes. You have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Irish Teachers Global provides services on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis
• We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information provided by schools or employers
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our platform
• Our liability is limited to the amount of fees you paid for our services

However, this does not exclude our liability for death, personal injury, fraud, or gross negligence, which cannot be limited by law.

9. Third-Party Links and External Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. Irish Teachers Global is not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites
• Any transactions or agreements made through external links
• The security or privacy practices of linked platforms

We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services before providing personal information or engaging with them.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Irish Teachers Global, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or costs (including legal fees) arising from: (a) your violation of these Terms; (b) your violation of any law or third-party rights; (c) your use of our Services; or (d) false or misleading information you provide to us or employers.

11. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These Terms and all matters arising from your use of our Services are governed by the laws of Ireland, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms or our Services shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, you agree to submit the matter to binding arbitration or the courts of Ireland.

By using our platform, you waive any right to a jury trial and agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our platform. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Your continued use of our Services after modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you disagree with any changes, you must discontinue use of our platform.

13. Termination of Services

Irish Teachers Global may suspend or terminate your account and access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, if we determine that you have:

• Violated these Terms or any applicable laws
• Provided false or fraudulent information
• Engaged in abusive, harassing, or illegal conduct
• Engaged in activity that harms the platform or other users

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us directly. Upon termination, your right to use our Services ceases immediately.

14. Confidentiality

Information shared through our platform, including job postings and recruitment details, may be confidential. You agree to:

• Not disclose confidential information to unauthorized parties
• Respect the confidentiality of employer and school information
• Not use our platform for purposes other than legitimate job seeking or recruitment

Breach of confidentiality may result in legal action and account termination.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be removed, and the remaining Terms shall continue in full effect.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions or wish to report violations, please contact us at: