Legal Agreement

Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Career Success Institute's services.

Last Updated: October 21, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Career Success Institute's website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

1. Services Description

Career Success Institute ("we," "us," or "our") provides professional career services including but not limited to:

  • Career Coaching: One-on-one guidance, career strategy development, and professional development
  • Resume Writing: Professional resume creation, editing, and optimization
  • Cover Letter Writing: Custom cover letters tailored to specific job opportunities
  • LinkedIn Profile Optimization: Professional LinkedIn profile development and enhancement
  • Interview Preparation: Mock interviews, interview strategy, and coaching
  • Job Search Strategy: Personalized job search planning and execution support

Important Note:

We provide career consulting and guidance services. We do not guarantee job placement, specific salary increases, or interview invitations. Results depend on many factors including market conditions, individual qualifications, effort, and circumstances beyond our control.

2. Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • Provide accurate and complete information when creating an account or purchasing services
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Not be prohibited from using our services under any applicable laws

By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

When you create an account with us, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if:

  • You violate these Terms of Service
  • You provide false or misleading information
  • Your account has been inactive for an extended period
  • We believe your account poses a security risk
  • Required by law or legal process

4. Payment Terms

4.1 Pricing and Fees

  • All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified
  • Prices are subject to change with notice
  • Promotional pricing may be offered at our discretion
  • You will be charged the price displayed at the time of purchase
  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or stated in our policies

4.2 Payment Methods

We accept the following payment methods:

Credit/Debit Cards
PayPal
Bank Transfer (select packages)
Purchase Orders (corporate clients)

4.3 Payment Authorization

By providing payment information, you:

  • Authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees
  • Represent that you are authorized to use the payment method
  • Agree to provide accurate and complete payment information
  • Agree to update payment information if it changes

4.4 Failed Payments

If payment fails or is declined:

  • We may suspend your access to services until payment is received
  • You remain responsible for any unpaid fees
  • We may attempt to re-charge your payment method
  • Late fees or interest may apply as permitted by law

5. Service Delivery and Timelines

5.1 Delivery Timelines

Service delivery times vary by package:

Resume Writing: 3-7 business days from information receipt

Cover Letters: 2-3 business days from information receipt

LinkedIn Profiles: 3-5 business days from information receipt

Career Coaching: Scheduled by mutual agreement

Interview Prep: Scheduled by mutual agreement

*Rush service available for additional fee. Timelines are estimates and may vary based on complexity and current workload.

5.2 Client Responsibilities

To ensure timely service delivery, you must:

  • Provide complete and accurate information promptly
  • Respond to questions and revision requests within 7 days
  • Attend scheduled coaching sessions or provide 24-hour cancellation notice
  • Review deliverables and provide feedback within the specified timeframe
  • Cooperate with our team throughout the service process

Delays

Service timelines may be extended if:

  • You fail to provide required information
  • You miss scheduled appointments without notice
  • Unforeseen circumstances occur (technical issues, emergencies)
  • The scope of work exceeds the original agreement

5.3 Revisions

Most services include revisions:

  • Standard Packages: Up to 2 rounds of revisions within 30 days
  • Premium Packages: Unlimited revisions within 60 days
  • Revision Requests: Must be specific and related to original scope
  • Major Changes: Scope changes may require additional fees

6. Cancellation Policy

6.1 Cancellation by Client

Before Work Begins: You may cancel for any reason before we begin work on your project. All fees paid will be retained as credit toward future services.

After Work Begins: Once work has commenced, cancellations are not accepted. You remain responsible for the full service fee.

Coaching Sessions: Individual sessions may be rescheduled with 24-hour notice. Late cancellations or no-shows will be charged the full session fee.

6.2 Cancellation by Career Success Institute

We reserve the right to cancel services if:

  • You violate these Terms of Service
  • You fail to provide required information within 30 days
  • You engage in abusive or inappropriate behavior toward our staff
  • Payment is declined or fraudulent
  • We determine we cannot effectively provide the requested service

If we cancel for reasons other than your violation, you will receive a credit toward future services.

6.3 Satisfaction Commitment

We stand behind our work. If you're not satisfied with your deliverables:

  • Contact us within 7 days of receiving the final version
  • Provide specific feedback on what needs improvement
  • We will work with you through additional revisions
  • Our goal is your complete satisfaction with the final product

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to any information, documents, or materials you provide to us ("Your Content"). By submitting Your Content, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Use Your Content to provide our services
  • Store Your Content securely on our systems
  • Share Your Content with authorized team members working on your project
  • Create derivative works based on Your Content (e.g., resumes, cover letters)

This license terminates when we complete your service delivery or upon account termination.

7.2 Our Deliverables

Upon full payment, you own the final deliverables we create for you (resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn content, etc.). You may:

  • Use the deliverables for your personal job search
  • Modify the deliverables as needed
  • Share them with potential employers and networking contacts

Restrictions:

You may NOT:

  • Resell or redistribute our deliverables to others
  • Use our deliverables as templates for others
  • Claim authorship of our methodologies or processes
  • Reverse engineer our proprietary techniques

7.3 Our Website and Brand

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by Career Success Institute and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute our website content
  • Use our trademarks or brand names without permission
  • Create derivative works from our website materials
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices

7.4 Testimonials and Case Studies

We may request permission to use your success story (anonymously or with attribution) in our marketing materials. This is always optional and requires your explicit written consent.

8. Confidentiality

We take your privacy seriously and maintain strict confidentiality of your personal and professional information.

We Will NOT:

  • Share your resume, career documents, or personal information with third parties without your consent
  • Contact your current or former employers
  • Disclose information discussed in coaching sessions
  • Use your information for purposes other than providing our services

Exceptions:

We may disclose information if:

  • Required by law or legal process
  • Necessary to protect our rights or property
  • You provide explicit written permission
  • The information is already publicly available

For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 No Guarantees

Important Disclaimer:

While we provide professional career services and guidance, we cannot and do not guarantee:

  • • Job placement or employment
  • • Specific salary levels or increases
  • • Interview invitations or callbacks
  • • Job offers or hiring decisions
  • • Career advancement or promotion
  • • Any specific outcome or result

Your career success depends on many factors including your qualifications, effort, market conditions, employer preferences, and circumstances beyond our control.

9.2 Services Provided "As Is"

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that services will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of information

9.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

Career Success Institute, its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Lost profits or income
  • Loss of opportunity or employment
  • Loss of business or contracts
  • Emotional distress or reputational harm
  • Any other indirect damages

Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

9.4 Third-Party Actions

We are not responsible for:

  • Employer hiring decisions or practices
  • How employers or recruiters respond to your applications
  • Third-party websites or services
  • Job market conditions or economic factors
  • Actions or decisions of other parties

10. Acceptable Use and User Conduct

When using our services, you agree to:

You MUST:

  • ✓ Provide truthful and accurate information about your background and experience
  • ✓ Use our services only for legitimate career advancement purposes
  • ✓ Treat our staff with respect and professionalism
  • ✓ Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • ✓ Protect the confidentiality of any proprietary information we share
  • ✓ Respond promptly to requests for information or clarification

You MUST NOT:

  • ✗ Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • ✗ Misrepresent your qualifications, experience, or credentials
  • ✗ Use our services to engage in any illegal activity
  • ✗ Harass, abuse, or threaten our staff or other clients
  • ✗ Attempt to reverse engineer or copy our proprietary processes
  • ✗ Share your account access with others
  • ✗ Use our services to create fraudulent documents
  • ✗ Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • ✗ Interfere with or disrupt our services
  • ✗ Use automated tools to access our website without permission
  • ✗ Resell or redistribute our services without authorization

Consequences of Violations

Violation of these rules may result in:

  • Immediate termination of services without credit
  • Account suspension or deletion
  • Legal action to protect our rights
  • Reporting to appropriate authorities if illegal activity is suspected

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Career Success Institute, its owners, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your use of our services
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Information you provide to us or include in deliverables
  • Any false or misleading information you provide
  • Your use of our deliverables (resumes, cover letters, etc.)
  • Any employment or legal disputes arising from your job search

This indemnification obligation survives termination of our services and your use of our website.

12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

12.1 Informal Resolution

If you have a dispute or concern, please contact us first at [email protected]. We will make good faith efforts to resolve the issue informally.

12.2 Binding Arbitration

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally within 30 days, you agree that any dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property or confidentiality disputes.

Arbitration Terms:

  • • Arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
  • • The arbitration shall be held in [Your City, State] or via video conference
  • • Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees
  • • The arbitrator's decision is final and binding
  • • Arbitration must be filed within 1 year of the dispute arising

12.3 Class Action Waiver

Important:

You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in a class action, class arbitration, or representative action.

12.4 Opt-Out Right

You may opt-out of the arbitration agreement by sending written notice to us within 30 days of first using our services. The notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt-out of arbitration.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding (if not subject to arbitration) shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in [Your County, State], and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • For material changes, we will notify you by email or prominent website notice
  • Changes take effect immediately upon posting unless otherwise stated
  • Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms

If you do not agree to the modified terms, you must stop using our services and may contact us to discuss any active service agreements.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy and any service-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Career Success Institute.

15.2 Severability

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

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

15.5 No Agency

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, agency, employment, or joint venture relationship between you and Career Success Institute.

15.6 Survival

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including payment obligations, intellectual property rights, warranties, indemnification, and limitations of liability) shall survive.

15.7 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of government, or acts of God.

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