If your use of Indeed causes legal trouble for Indeed, you agree to cover their legal costs and any damages they face.
This analysis describes what Indeed's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
This clause shifts significant legal and financial risk to users for conduct that Indeed determines violates its terms, potentially exposing users to liability for attorneys' fees and damages in disputes where Indeed faces third-party claims.
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.
View change record →If a third party sues Indeed because of something you did on the platform, you may be required to pay Indeed's legal costs and any resulting damages. This is a broad financial risk that most users are unlikely to be aware of when creating an account.
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"You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Indeed, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Services.Excerpt from Indeed's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Broad indemnification clauses in consumer contracts are assessed for unconscionability under state contract law and may be reviewed by the FTC under its unfair or deceptive practices authority.
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This clause shifts significant legal and financial risk to users for conduct that Indeed determines violates its terms, potentially exposing users to liability for attorneys' fees and damages in disputes where Indeed faces third-party claims.
If a third party sues Indeed because of something you did on the platform, you may be required to pay Indeed's legal costs and any resulting damages. This is a broad financial risk that most users are unlikely to be aware of when creating an account.
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