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The updated terms state that Indeed may automatically draft job application content based on job seeker profile information and preferences. The drafted content may be AI-generated and subject to Indeed's AI-Generated Content Terms in Section D.9 of the General Terms. The agreement continues to establish that job seekers remain responsible for reviewing, correcting, editing, or deleting any drafted applications or application content before submission. You should review any AI-drafted content carefully to ensure it accurately reflects your qualifications and preferences before adopting and submitting applications.
View change record →The updated terms establish new explicit tax obligations for users. Indeed now states it will calculate and bill applicable taxes based on user location or linked employer location, and users are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or levies. Additionally, the terms now state that reducing or canceling sponsored ad budgets will result in loss of access to premium features exclusive to higher budget plans. Previously, the agreement described auto-apply activity as a pricing factor; this reference has been removed from the pricing methodology section.
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there may be some occasions when you may see advertisements — for example, during certain live or special events (including replays), as part of linear programming, or where required by streaming rights...
Service Tiers that have "no ads" are generally free of commercial interruptions. However, such Service Tiers may still contain limited advertisements, promotional messaging and sponsorships.
without compensation to you or others, ads may be served near your content and other information, and your social actions may be visible and included with ads...
"Sponsorship is required 1) for any Job Ad that you post directly on the Site if any of your jobs already get organic visibility through being aggregated or indexed to the Site... 2) for any Job Ad that you post on Indeed that directs people to apply to an External Site; or (3) for jobs posted by a staffing agency.Excerpt from Indeed's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Sponsorship is required 1) for any Job Ad that you post directly on the Site if any of your jobs already get organic visibility through being aggregated or indexed to the Site... 2) for any Job Ad that you post on Indeed that directs people to apply to an External …”
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