Terms of Service

The rules for using the HR World website and application.

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the HR World website at https://hr.world and the HR World application, including any content, features, and services offered through them (together, the “Service”). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

Eligibility and Accounts

You must be at least 18 years old and able to form a binding contract to use the Service. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it up to date.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and any second-factor credentials, and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately at questions@hr.world if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
  • Access or attempt to access another user's account, data, or organization without authorization.
  • Upload or transmit malicious code, or interfere with the security, integrity, or performance of the Service.
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect information from the Service by automated means without our written permission.
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
  • Resell, sublicense, or otherwise commercially exploit the Service except as expressly permitted by us.

HR Content Is Not Legal Advice

Information provided through the Service, including Ask HR responses, templates, handbooks, and other HR resources, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Employment law varies by jurisdiction and changes over time. You should consult a qualified attorney or HR professional regarding your specific situation before acting on any information obtained through the Service.

Your Content

You retain ownership of the content and data you submit to the Service (“Your Content”). You grant HR World a limited, non-exclusive license to host, store, process, and display Your Content solely as necessary to provide the Service to you and your organization.

You represent that you have all rights necessary to submit Your Content and that doing so does not violate any law or the rights of any third party.

Intellectual Property

The Service, including its software, design, text, graphics, logos, and other materials (excluding Your Content), is owned by HR World or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted in these Terms, you may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Service.

SMS Text Messaging Program Terms

Program name: HR World Account Alerts. Sender: HR World.

Program description. By providing your mobile phone number and enrolling in the HR World Account Alerts program, you agree to receive recurring automated account verification and security text messages from HR World, consisting of:

  • One-time verification codes to verify your phone number and to sign in to your account (two-factor authentication).
  • Password change and password reset codes and related account security alerts.
  • New message alerts notifying you that a new message is waiting in the application. New message alerts are sent only if you separately opt in to them in your account settings, and you may turn them off at any time.

HR World does not send marketing or promotional text messages.

Consent. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services. Consent to verification and security messages and consent to new message alerts are collected separately.

Message frequency. Message frequency varies based on your account activity (for example, each time you sign in with two-factor authentication, change your password, or, if opted in, receive a new message).

Cost. Message and data rates may apply. Check with your wireless carrier for details of your plan.

Opting out. You can cancel at any time. Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe. After you send STOP, we will send you a single message confirming that you have been unsubscribed, and you will receive no further text messages from us unless you re-enroll. If you opt out of verification messages, you may need to choose a different sign-in verification method (such as an authenticator app) to continue using two-factor authentication.

Help and support. Reply HELP to any message for help, or contact us at questions@hr.world or 888-347-9675.

Carriers. Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Supported carriers include major U.S. carriers; availability may vary.

Privacy. Participation in this program is subject to our Privacy Policy and these Terms of Service. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. HR WORLD DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE, OR THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HR WORLD AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL HR WORLD'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICE EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM OR ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, if you violate these Terms or if we reasonably believe your use poses a risk to the Service or other users. You may stop using the Service and request deletion of your account at any time by contacting us. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution) will survive.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

In compliance with the JAMS Dispute Resolution Rules and Procedures, including the Optional Appeal Procedure, any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Service shall be determined by neutral, binding arbitration in San Francisco, California before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures. Judgment on the Award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. This clause shall not preclude parties from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration from a court of appropriate jurisdiction. The arbitrator may, in the Award, allocate all or part of the costs of the arbitration, including the fees of the arbitrator and the reasonable attorneys' fees of the prevailing party.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the email address associated with your account or by placing a prominent notice on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at questions@hr.world or 888-347-9675.

Effective Date: August 16, 2026