Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Highland Jobs (“we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our platform, including job postings, applications, and related services.
By using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.

By posting a job, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use Highland Jobs.

• Employers must provide accurate business information when posting roles.

2. Account Registration

To post jobs or apply for roles, users must register an account.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details and all activity under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion for breaches of these Terms.

3. User Responsibilities

All users agree to use the platform legally and ethically.

Employers agree to:

• Post only genuine, lawful job opportunities
• Avoid discriminatory or misleading language
• Respond appropriately to applicants

Users may not upload, share, or promote content that is false, offensive, illegal, or infringes upon the rights of others.

4. Platform Use & Direct Hiring

Highland Jobs facilitates direct interaction between employers and candidates.
We do not act as an agent or intermediary in the hiring process.

We are not responsible for the accuracy of job posts, the quality of applicants, or the outcomes of employment discussions or offers.

5. Payments & Fees

Some features, such as posting jobs or upgrading to Featured listings, require payment. Prices are clearly stated at checkout.

All payments are non-refundable, unless otherwise agreed in writing or if a technical issue on our part prevents the service from being delivered.

We reserve the right to adjust pricing or fee structures. Any changes apply only to future transactions.

6. Featured Listings & Bundles

Employers may purchase Featured upgrades to enhance visibility of job listings.
Employers may also purchase bundles (e.g., 3 or 5 listings) to be used within a defined period. Bundle usage terms are stated at time of purchase.

Unused listings from expired bundles are not refundable.

7. Prohibited Activities

Users may not:

• Violate any laws while using Highland Jobs
• Impersonate any person or organisation
• Distribute viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Harvest or scrape user data
• Misuse the platform for commercial or spam purposes

8. Content Ownership & Usage

Users retain ownership of any content they upload (e.g. job listings).
By submitting content, you grant Highland Jobs a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, promote, and distribute that content on our platform and associated channels (e.g. social media, partner sites).

9. Privacy & Data Protection

Your use of Highland Jobs is also governed by our [Privacy Policy], which outlines how we collect, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR.

10. Disclaimer

Highland Jobs acts as a listing and communication platform only.
We do not verify users, job posts,  and we do not guarantee job offers, applicant quality, or employment outcomes.

You use the platform entirely at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Highland Jobs disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform, including but not limited to:

• Lost data
• Employment disputes
• Hiring decisions
• Platform downtime

12. Modifications

We may revise these Terms at any time.

Continued use of Highland Jobs after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate user accounts without prior notice for violations of these Terms or other abuse of the platform.

14. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms & Conditions, contact us at:
📧 jobs@thehighlandtimes.com

Thank you for using Highland Jobs — your trusted source for local employment across the Scottish Highlands.