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This analysis describes what ZipRecruiter'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
The updated terms establish region-specific contractual frameworks replacing the previous unified agreement. Job seekers and employers now operate under distinct terms based on geographic location: users in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and India are covered under one agreement, while EU, U.K., and Switzerland users follow separate terms. The revised terms introduce explicit mandatory arbitration clauses, liability limitations, indemnification obligations, and a new Job Applicant Privacy Notice. Job seekers should review the arbitration provision, which requires disputes to proceed through arbitration rather than litigation. You can review the applicable regional terms based on your location at ZipRecruiter's website before creating an account or posting content.
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Any claim that any user submission made by you has caused damage to a third party
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Upwork, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses...arising from: (i) your use of Upwork Now in violation of this Beta Addendum or applicable law...
Any access to or use of the Services or goods through your account by others, including your spouse, dependents, Recipients, and any access by AI Agents you enable or that operate on your behalf...
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"You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless ZipRecruiter and its subsidiaries...from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses...arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Services...Excerpt from ZipRecruiter's Terms of Use
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The clause states: “You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless ZipRecruiter and its subsidiaries...from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses...arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Services...”
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