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The terms designate Glassdoor Hiring Solutions Ireland Limited as Glassdoor's DSA legal representative for EEA purposes and establish a human-reviewed complaint handling system with a two-business-day response target for content removal or moderation reconsideration requests. EEA residents are informed of their right to use certified out-of-court dispute settlement bodies as required under the Digital Services Act.
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This provision documents Glassdoor's DSA compliance infrastructure for EEA users, including designation of an EU legal representative, a human-review complaint mechanism, and disclosure of out-of-court dispute settlement rights. The two-business-day response target and human review requirement are specific operational commitments made in the document.
The updated terms identify Indeed, Inc. as the legal entity responsible for Glassdoor services, which affects where legal claims or notices must be directed. The terms now provide detailed procedures for copyright infringement claims under the DMCA, requiring claimants to submit specific information and contact an Indeed copyright department address. Users can opt out of the mandatory arbitration agreement by submitting a signed notice to the registered agent at the specified California address, though opting out does not affect other terms or previous arbitration agreements. The removal of the April 20, 2026 deadline for legacy login transition means that date-specific enforcement pressure has been eliminated, though the terms continue to authorize Indeed account login requirements.
View change record →EEA residents have access to a human-reviewed complaint handling system for content removal requests or moderation reconsideration, with Glassdoor committing to respond within two business days. The terms also disclose EEA residents' right to use DSA-certified out-of-court dispute settlement bodies, in addition to the option to pursue claims in court.
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"Glassdoor's point of contact for communications related to the Digital Services Act ("DSA"), including government requests or orders, the Glassdoor internal complaint handling system, and the submission page for "notice and action" can be found here. If you submit a complaint requesting removal of Content or reconsideration of a previous decision, we will review that complaint based on the facts and information available to us and supplied by you and provide our decision via email. All complaints are reviewed by a human and we aim to respond within two business days with our decision or requests for further information. Glassdoor's legal representative for purposes of the DSA is Glassdoor Hiring Solutions Ireland Limited. EEA residents have the right to utilize a designated out-of-court dispute settlement system. The DSA requires that each EEA Member State certify out-of-court settlement bodies to handle eligible disputes.Excerpt from Glassdoor's Terms of Use
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act), including obligations applicable to online platforms regarding transparency reporting, user complaint mechanisms, out-of-court dispute settlement access, and the designation of a legal representative in the EU. The European Commission and relevant EU member state Digital Services Coordinators have enforcement authority. The Irish Digital Services Coordinator has primary jurisdiction given the EU legal representative's Ireland location. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The two-business-day response target constitutes a specific operational commitment under DSA compliance. Failure to meet this target could constitute a DSA compliance deficiency. The human review requirement for all complaints is an explicit operational standard that should be documented and audited. Glassdoor's classification as a platform under the DSA, and whether it meets thresholds for very large online platform obligations, affects the full scope of applicable obligations. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: This provision applies exclusively to EEA residents. UK users are not covered by the DSA regime and the terms do not indicate a separate UK-specific equivalent mechanism. Non-EEA users remain subject to the general complaint and arbitration provisions of the terms. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Glassdoor Hiring Solutions Ireland Limited's designation as DSA legal representative creates a formal point of accountability for EU regulatory engagement. Employers and enterprise customers operating in the EU should be aware that content moderation decisions regarding their job postings or employer profiles may be subject to the DSA complaint and reconsideration mechanism for EEA users. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should verify that the DSA complaint handling system meets all applicable DSA transparency and accessibility requirements and that the two-business-day response commitment is operationally supported. The list of certified out-of-court settlement bodies referenced in the provision should be reviewed for accuracy and accessibility. Annual DSA transparency reporting obligations should be incorporated into compliance calendars.
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This provision documents Glassdoor's DSA compliance infrastructure for EEA users, including designation of an EU legal representative, a human-review complaint mechanism, and disclosure of out-of-court dispute settlement rights. The two-business-day response target and human review requirement are specific operational commitments made in the document.
EEA residents have access to a human-reviewed complaint handling system for content removal requests or moderation reconsideration, with Glassdoor committing to respond within two business days. The terms also disclose EEA residents' right to use DSA-certified out-of-court dispute settlement bodies, in addition to the option to pursue claims in court.
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