Terms of Service

# BUILT ENVIRONMENT BUREAU - TERMS OF SERVICE ## 1. INTRODUCTION Welcome to Built Environment Bureau ("we," "our," or "us"), a job board platform connecting professionals in architecture, urban planning, real estate development, and transportation planning. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access the Service. ## 2. SERVICE DESCRIPTION Built Environment Bureau is a specialized job board platform that: - Allows employers to post job opportunities in the built environment sector - Enables job seekers to view and apply for posted positions - Facilitates connections between professionals and organizations within the industry ## 3. USER ACCOUNTS ### 3.1 Account Creation To use certain features of the Service, you must register and create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. ### 3.2 Account Responsibilities You are responsible for: - Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials - All activities that occur under your account - Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account ## 4. USER CONTENT ### 4.1 Job Postings When posting job opportunities, you must: - Provide accurate information including job description, requirements, and salary - Include valid contact information and application procedures - Comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations ### 4.2 Content Restrictions You may not post content that: - Is false, misleading, or deceptive - Discriminates against protected classes under applicable laws - Violates any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights - Contains malicious code, viruses, or harmful materials ### 4.3 Content Disclaimer Built Environment Bureau does not: - Verify the accuracy or validity of job postings - Guarantee employment opportunities or outcomes - Take responsibility for the actions of employers or applicants - Endorse any particular job posting, employer, or applicant ## 5. FEES AND PAYMENTS ### 5.1 Job Posting Fees We charge fees for posting job opportunities on our platform. Current fee information is available on our website. ### 5.2 Payment Processing - All payments are processed through Stripe, a third-party payment processor - You agree to provide accurate payment information - Fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified ## 6. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY ### 6.1 GDPR Compliance We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. ### 6.2 Types of Data We Collect We collect and process the following personal data: - Contact information (email address) - Account credentials - Payment information (processed by Stripe) - Job posting details - Usage data and analytics ### 6.3 Purpose of Data Collection We collect and process your data to: - Provide and maintain our Service - Process transactions - Send service-related communications - Improve and optimize our platform - Comply with legal obligations ### 6.4 Legal Basis for Processing We process your personal data based on: - Performance of the contract we have with you - Your consent - Our legitimate interests - Compliance with legal obligations ### 6.5 Data Retention We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. ### 6.6 Your Data Protection Rights Under the GDPR, you have the following rights: - Right to access your personal data - Right to rectification of inaccurate data - Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") - Right to restriction of processing - Right to data portability - Right to object to processing - Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email]. ### 6.7 International Data Transfers Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries which may have different data protection laws than those in your country of residence. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information when transferred internationally. ## 7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES ### 7.1 Use of Cookies We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to: - Maintain your session and preferences - Analyze usage patterns - Optimize performance and user experience ### 7.2 Cookie Consent By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. ## 8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES ### 8.1 Third-Party Websites Our Service may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. ### 8.2 Third-Party Services We use third-party services for: - Payment processing (Stripe) - Email newsletter distribution (Beehiiv) - Analytics and user tracking - Hosting and infrastructure ## 9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ### 9.1 Disclaimer of Warranties THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. ### 9.2 Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BUILT ENVIRONMENT BUREAU, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE. ## 10. INDEMNIFICATION You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Built Environment Bureau and its licensees and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of your use and access of the Service. ## 11. CHANGES TO TERMS We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. ## 12. GOVERNING LAW These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. ## 13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York, New York. ## 14. TERMINATION We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. ## 15. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: - Email: [email protected] - New York, NY Last updated: April 21, 2025