Terms of Service
Last updated: March 16, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of VKHire, VisionKai's AI-powered hiring platform, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service") provided by VisionKai, Inc. ("VisionKai," "we," "us," or "our"). By using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By clicking "I Accept," creating an account, or otherwise accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and "you" refers to both you individually and the organization.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use the Service. By agreeing to these Terms, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 16 years of age.
- You have not been previously suspended or removed from the Service.
- Your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
- If acting on behalf of an organization, you have the authority to bind that organization.
3. Service Description
VisionKai provides AI-powered hiring and recruitment services through VKHire, including but not limited to:
- AI-automated first-round candidate screening interviews.
- CV and resume parsing, matching, and ranking against job requirements.
- Job posting creation and management tools.
- Candidate pipeline management and collaboration features.
- AI-generated interview summaries, candidate scores, and evaluation reports.
- Hiring analytics and recruitment intelligence dashboards.
We may offer a free tier ("Free Plan") and subscription-based paid plans ("Paid Plans"). Features and limitations vary by plan.
4. Account Registration and Security
To use the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, complete, and current registration information.
- Maintain the confidentiality and security of your account credentials.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that we reasonably believe are compromised.
5. Candidate Screening and AI Interviews
IMPORTANT — CANDIDATE CONSENT:
You are solely responsible for ensuring that all candidates are informed of and consent to AI-powered screening interviews, CV analysis, and related processing before they interact with VKHire's AI systems. Applicable laws regarding automated decision-making and data privacy vary by jurisdiction, and you must comply with all such laws.
When using the Service, you agree to:
- Inform all candidates that VKHire's AI will be conducting screening and processing their data.
- Obtain all necessary consents required under applicable data protection and employment laws.
- Not use the Service to screen candidates in a discriminatory or unlawful manner.
- Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations regarding hiring and recruitment.
- Not use AI-generated scores, rankings, or summaries as the sole basis for employment decisions without human review.
6. Acceptable Use Policy
You may NOT use the Service to:
- Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights, including employment and anti-discrimination laws.
- Process or screen candidates without proper consent.
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of others.
- Transmit malware, viruses, or other harmful code.
- Harass, threaten, abuse, defame, or harm any person, including candidates.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or other users' accounts.
- Use for competitive intelligence, reverse engineering, or benchmarking against a competing product.
- Circumvent any security features, rate limits, or usage restrictions.
- Generate spam, unsolicited communications, or fraudulent job postings.
We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against violations, including suspension or termination of your account.
7. Intellectual Property
The Service, including all software, algorithms, interfaces, designs, text, graphics, logos, and other materials ("VKHire Materials"), are owned by VisionKai and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.
Your Content
You retain ownership of all content you upload, create, or generate through the Service ("Your Content"), including job descriptions, candidate data, and evaluation notes. By using the Service, you grant VisionKai a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to process Your Content solely for the purpose of providing, maintaining, and improving the Service.
Feedback
If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas regarding the Service ("Feedback"), you grant VisionKai an unrestricted, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, incorporate, and commercialize the Feedback for any purpose.
8. Privacy and Data Processing
Your use of the Service is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using the Service, you acknowledge and consent to the data practices described therein.
For enterprise customers, we offer a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) that addresses GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection requirements. Contact connect@visionkai.com for details.
9. Payment Terms
- Paid Plans are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis, as selected at the time of purchase.
- All fees are stated in U.S. dollars and are exclusive of applicable taxes.
- Subscription renewals are automatic unless canceled before the renewal date.
- Refunds are generally not provided, except as required by applicable law or at our sole discretion.
- We reserve the right to change pricing with at least 30 days' advance written notice. Price changes take effect at the start of the next billing cycle.
- If payment fails or your account becomes delinquent, we may suspend access to Paid Plan features.
10. Termination
Either party may terminate this agreement:
- By You: Cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
- By VisionKai: We may suspend or terminate your account for violation of these Terms, non-payment, or if required by law. We will provide notice when reasonably possible.
Upon termination:
- Your right to access the Service immediately ceases.
- You may request export of Your Content within 30 days of termination.
- After the 30-day period, Your Content may be permanently deleted in accordance with our data retention policy.
- Sections that by their nature should survive termination (e.g., intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, governing law) will remain in effect.
11. Disclaimers
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS:
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE. AI-GENERATED CONTENT (INCLUDING CANDIDATE SCORES, INTERVIEW SUMMARIES, AND CV RANKINGS) MAY CONTAIN INACCURACIES AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS THE SOLE BASIS FOR HIRING DECISIONS.
12. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:
- VISIONKAI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR GOODWILL.
- OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO VISIONKAI IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).
- THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE).
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VisionKai, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights, including employment or anti-discrimination laws.
- Your failure to obtain proper consent from candidates for AI screening and data processing.
- Your Content or any content you submit through the Service.
14. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Arbitration: Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration conducted in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Class Action Waiver: YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND THAT YOU WAIVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION, CLASS ARBITRATION, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction for matters relating to intellectual property or unauthorized access. Claims eligible for small claims court may also be brought there.
15. Modifications to the Service and Terms
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time. We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on our website at least 30 days in advance. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and VisionKai regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
18. Contact
For questions about these Terms of Service:
- Email: connect@visionkai.com
- Address: VisionKai, Inc., Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
See also: Privacy Policy