Website Terms of Use

Recruitment Website Terms of Use for Saffron Vanilla Co Ltd

Effective date: 16 January 2026
These Terms of Use (Terms) govern access to and use of this website (the Website). The Website is owned and operated by Saffron Vanilla Co Ltd (we, us, our). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.

If you are using the Website on behalf of a business (for example, as a client, hirer, supplier, or agency), you confirm that you have authority to bind that business to these Terms.

These Terms should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we process personal data and use cookies. Where the Website enables you to submit personal data (for example, CVs, application information, or vacancy details), those submissions are governed by our Privacy Policy in addition to these Terms.

1. About us

Saffron Vanilla Co Ltd is a recruitment business. We provide recruitment-related services, which may include candidate sourcing, vacancy advertising, application handling, interview coordination, and related services (Services). Use of the Website does not create a recruitment agency relationship with you unless and until a separate written agreement is entered into.

Contact: hello@thesvgroup.co.uk
Registered office: Suites C, D, E & F 14th Floor The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, England, L3 9QJ
Company number: 09643290

2. Definitions

Candidate means any individual who uses the Website to search for roles, submit an application, upload a CV, create a profile, or otherwise engage with recruitment activity.
Client means any organisation or individual seeking to recruit, advertise vacancies, or procure recruitment services.
Content includes all text, software, code, designs, graphics, photographs, video, audio, data, job listings, and other material on the Website.
User Content means any content you submit to the Website, including CVs, cover letters, profile information, messages, vacancy details, and attachments.

3. Changes to the Website and these Terms

We may update the Website and/or these Terms from time to time, including to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Updated Terms will be published on the Website and will apply from the effective date shown. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

4. Website access and availability

We aim to ensure the Website is available but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may suspend, withdraw, discontinue, or change all or any part of the Website without notice, including for maintenance, security, or business reasons.

You are responsible for ensuring that anyone who accesses the Website through your internet connection is aware of these Terms and complies with them.

5. Eligibility and user responsibilities

You must use the Website lawfully and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

use the Website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations
transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
interfere with the security, integrity, or performance of the Website
attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, servers, or databases
scrape, harvest, mine, or extract data from the Website (including job listings or personal data) without our written consent
use automated systems (bots, crawlers, scripts) to access or interact with the Website unless expressly permitted in writing
submit false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, or otherwise unlawful content.

We may take any action we consider appropriate if you breach these Terms, including suspending or terminating your access, removing content, and reporting matters to law enforcement where relevant.

6. Candidate specific terms

If you are a Candidate, you agree that:

Accuracy: information you provide (including your CV and work history) must be accurate, up to date, and not misleading.
Right to work and verification: you may be asked to provide proof of identity, qualifications, references, and right to work. We may share such information with Clients or third parties where necessary and lawful, as described in our Privacy Policy.
Applications: submitting an application through the Website does not guarantee an interview or employment. Decisions on hiring are made by Clients.
Suitability: you are responsible for assessing role suitability and for ensuring that any information you provide does not breach confidentiality obligations owed to current or former employers.
Sensitive information: unless specifically requested, do not include special category data (for example, health data) in your CV or messages. If you do, you acknowledge that such data may be processed as described in the Privacy Policy.

7. Client specific terms

If you are a Client, you agree that:

Vacancy information: any vacancy details you submit must be accurate, lawful, and non-discriminatory, and must comply with all applicable employment and equality laws.
Authority: you have authority to advertise vacancies and to provide the vacancy information you submit.
No circumvention (where applicable): if you engage our recruitment services in connection with a Candidate introduced by us, separate contractual terms (for example, a client service agreement) may apply, including fees and restrictions on direct hiring outside agreed terms.
Due diligence: you remain responsible for conducting appropriate checks (including right to work, references, qualification verification, and suitability assessments) and for complying with all obligations as an employer or engager.

8. User Content, submissions, and licences

When you submit User Content, you:

confirm you own the content or have the necessary rights to submit it
confirm it is accurate (where factual), lawful, and not misleading
grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to host, store, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and share your User Content for the purpose of operating, marketing, and improving the Website and delivering the Services (including sharing with Clients and relevant third parties), subject to our Privacy Policy.

You retain ownership of your User Content. We do not claim ownership of your CV or personal information, but we need the above licence to operate the Website and provide recruitment services.

We may remove or disable access to any User Content if we reasonably believe it breaches these Terms or applicable law.

9. Intellectual property

All intellectual property rights in the Website and its Content (excluding User Content) are owned by or licensed to Saffron Vanilla Co Ltd. You may print or download extracts for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify them and you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.

You must not:

copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or exploit any Content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent
use our name, branding, logos, or trade marks without permission
reverse engineer or attempt to derive source code, except to the extent permitted by law.

10. Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, analyse performance, improve user experience, and support marketing activities. Details are set out in our Cookie Policy, including how you can manage cookie preferences. Some features may not work properly if you disable certain cookies.

11. Third party links and services

The Website may contain links to third party websites, platforms, or services (including social media, job boards, or applicant tracking tools). These are provided for convenience only. We do not control third party sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your use of third party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

12. No reliance on information

The Website Content is provided for general information only. While we take reasonable care, we do not warrant that Content is accurate, complete, or up to date. You should obtain professional or specialist advice before taking or refraining from action based on Website Content.

Job listings may be updated, withdrawn, placed on hold, or filled at any time, and may be subject to Client decisions and changes.

13. Disclaimers and limitation of liability

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law.

Subject to the above, to the fullest extent permitted by law:

we exclude all implied conditions, warranties, representations, and other terms that may apply to the Website or any Content
we will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website, including loss of profits, loss of business, loss of opportunity, loss of data, business interruption, or indirect or consequential loss
we are not responsible for the acts, omissions, decisions, or outcomes of Candidates, Clients, or third parties, including hiring decisions, role suitability, or employment outcomes
we do not guarantee that the Website will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.

Where we are liable to you for any loss arising out of or in connection with the Website, our total liability will be limited to a reasonable amount reflecting the nature of the Website as a free information and interaction service, unless a separate written agreement states otherwise.

14. Security and account integrity

If the Website offers account creation, you must keep login credentials confidential and not share access. You must notify us promptly if you believe your account has been compromised. We may suspend accounts where we reasonably suspect unauthorised access, fraud, or misuse.

15. Data protection and privacy

We process personal data in accordance with UK data protection law. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on what we collect, how we use it, lawful bases, retention, and your rights.

If you provide personal data about other individuals (for example, referees), you confirm you have their permission to do so and have provided them with appropriate information about how their data will be used.

16. Suspension and termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Website immediately if:

you breach these Terms
we reasonably suspect fraud, misuse, or unlawful activity
required for security, legal, or operational reasons.

Termination does not affect any rights or obligations that accrued before termination.

17. Complaints and notices

If you have concerns about content, a listing, or your data, contact us using the details above. We may require information to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

18. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes) are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction, except that if you are a consumer resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may also bring proceedings in your local courts where mandatory consumer protections apply.

19. General legal terms

Severability: if any provision is held unlawful or unenforceable, the remainder remains in force.
No waiver: failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of that provision.
Assignment: we may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms. You may not do so without our written consent.
Third party rights: no one other than you and us has any rights to enforce these Terms.