Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Agreement to Legal Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms", "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you (whether personally or on behalf of an entity) and Dpro GmbH ("Company", "we", "us", or "our").

We operate the website https://free-recruiting-software.com (the "Site") and provide an educational directory and comparison platform for recruiting software (collectively, the "Services").

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS, YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SERVICES AND MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.

The Services are intended for users who are at least 18 years old. Persons under 18 are not permitted to use or register for the Services.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Sending an email notification if you have provided your email address
• Posting a prominent notice on our Site

Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

3. Our Services

Free Recruiting Software Directory provides:

• Educational, neutral, and factual information about recruiting software systems
• Detailed profiles of open-source applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Conceptual comparisons between SaaS and self-hosted solutions
• A submission platform for suggesting new software for inclusion

Important Disclaimer: We do not endorse, rank, recommend, or guarantee any specific software solution. All information is provided for informational and educational purposes only. You are solely responsible for evaluating software and making decisions based on your specific needs.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Intellectual Property

We are the owner or licensee of all intellectual property rights in our Services, including:

• Content: All text, databases, functionality, software, designs, audio, video, photographs, and graphics
• Marks: Trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names
• Source Code: Website code, scripts, and technical implementations

Our Content and Marks are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws worldwide.

4.2 Your Use of Our Services

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Download or print portions of Content for personal reference

You may NOT: Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, republish, download, store, or transmit any Content except as expressly permitted above, without our prior written permission.

5. User Representations and Warranties

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:

• You have the legal capacity and authority to comply with these Terms
• You are not a minor in your jurisdiction of residence
• You will not access the Services through automated or non-human means (bots, scripts, scrapers)
• You will not use the Services for any illegal, unauthorized, or harmful purpose
• Your use will not violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
• All information you provide is truthful, accurate, current, and complete

If you provide false, inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete information, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access and refuse current or future use of the Services.

6. Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Systematically retrieve data to create compilations, databases, or directories
• Trick, defraud, or mislead us or other users
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features
• Disparage, tarnish, or harm our reputation or the Services
• Use information obtained from the Services to harass, abuse, or harm others
• Make improper use of support services or submit false reports
• Use the Services in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Engage in unauthorized framing or linking to the Services
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Engage in automated use of the system (data mining, robots, scraping)
• Delete copyright or proprietary rights notices from Content
• Attempt to impersonate another user or use another user's credentials
• Upload or transmit spyware, passive collection mechanisms, or tracking devices
• Interfere with, disrupt, or create undue burden on the Services or networks
• Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten our employees or service providers
• Attempt to bypass access restrictions or security measures
• Copy, adapt, reverse engineer, or decompile any software
• Use automated systems (spiders, robots, scrapers) except standard search engines
• Collect usernames or email addresses for unsolicited communications
• Use the Services to compete with us or for commercial purposes without authorization

7. User-Generated Content

7.1 Submissions

By submitting software information, corrections, feedback, or other content ("Submissions"), you grant us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide license to use, copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, modify, and create derivative works from such Submissions for any lawful purpose.

7.2 Submission Requirements

You represent and warrant that your Submissions:

• Are accurate, truthful, and not misleading
• Do not infringe any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
• Do not contain illegal, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or offensive content
• Do not contain viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Are not spam, advertising, or promotional materials (unless explicitly requested)
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

7.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor, review, edit, or remove any Submissions at any time without notice if we deem them harmful, in breach of these Terms, or for any other reason. We may also suspend or terminate your access and report you to authorities if necessary.

8. Third-Party Websites and Content

The Services contain links to third-party websites, software vendors, documentation, and repositories. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, legality, or practices of these external sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk. All external links (except to flowxtra.com) userel="nofollow sponsored noopener noreferrer" attributes.

9. Services Management

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:

• Monitor the Services for violations of these Terms
• Take appropriate legal action against violators, including reporting to law enforcement
• Refuse, restrict, disable, or remove any Content or Submissions
• Remove files that are excessive in size or burdensome to our systems
• Manage the Services to protect our rights, property, and users
• Suspend or terminate accounts without notice for violations

10. Privacy Policy

We care about data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy. By using the Services, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms.

11. Term and Termination

These Terms remain in full force and effect while you use the Services. We reserve the right to deny access, suspend, or terminate your use at any time, for any reason or no reason, without notice or liability, including for breach of these Terms or applicable laws.

If we terminate your access, you are prohibited from creating new accounts under any name. We reserve the right to pursue legal action, including civil, criminal, and injunctive relief.

12. Modifications and Interruptions

We reserve the right to change, modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services. We cannot guarantee the Services will be available at all times due to maintenance, technical issues, or other factors.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Austria, excluding its conflicts of law principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded.

If you are a consumer in the European Union, you retain protection under mandatory consumer protection laws in your country of residence. Both parties agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Vienna, Austria.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal dispute, you agree to contact us at info@dpro.at to seek an informal resolution. We will attempt to resolve disputes in good faith within 30 days.

14.2 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be determined by one arbitrator in accordance with the Arbitration and Internal Rules of the European Court of Arbitration (Strasbourg). The seat of arbitration shall be Vienna, Austria. The language of proceedings shall be German. Applicable substantive law shall be Austrian law.

14.3 Exceptions to Arbitration

The following disputes are NOT subject to arbitration:

• Disputes seeking to enforce or protect intellectual property rights
• Disputes related to theft, piracy, invasion of privacy, or unauthorized use
• Claims for injunctive relief

15. Corrections

The Services may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice.

16. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES ABOUT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF CONTENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

17. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU (IF ANY) FOR THE SERVICES IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

18. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Dpro GmbH, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your Submissions or other content you provide
• Any harmful act toward other users

19. User Data

We will maintain certain data you transmit to the Services for performance management purposes. Although we perform regular backups, you are solely responsible for all data you transmit or relating to your activity. We shall have no liability for any loss or corruption of such data, and you waive any right of action against us arising from such loss or corruption.

20. Electronic Communications

Visiting the Services, sending emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications and agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement for written communication.

21. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and us
• Severability: If any provision is deemed unlawful or unenforceable, it shall be severed without affecting other provisions
• Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver
• Assignment: We may assign our rights and obligations; you may not assign without our consent
• No Agency: No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and us
• Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control

22. Contact Information

For questions, complaints, or concerns regarding these Terms: