Terms of Use

MINNESOTA SCHOOL JOBS and MNSCHOOLJOBS.ORG TERMS OF USE

Effective date: September 1, 2019

We can be reached by email at: support@mnschooljobs.org

The mnschooljobs.org site (the “Site”) is owned and operated by VitaminK12 (hereinafter referred to as “MNSCHOOLJOBS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) describe your rights and responsibilities regarding your use of our Site.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BECAUSE THE TERMS, ALONG WITH OUR PRIVACY POLICY, FORM A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND US. YOU MUST BE 13 YEARS OLD TO USE OUR SITE (DEFINED BELOW). HOWEVER, IF THE LAW REQUIRES YOU MUST BE OLDER FOR US TO LAWFULLY PROVIDE THE CONTENT AND SERVICES OF OUR SITE (INCLUDING THE COLLECTION, STORAGE, AND USE OF YOUR INFORMATION), THEN THE MINIMUM AGE IS SUCH OLDER AGE. IF YOU ARE UNDER THIS AGE, YOU MAY ONLY USE THE SITE WITH YOUR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN’S PERMISSION. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, YOU MAY NOT USE OUR SITE.

BINDING AGREEMENT.

These terms and conditions constitute a binding agreement between you and MNSCHOOLJOBS and its subsidiaries and shall govern any use of the Licensed Materials, including during any initial period (free or paid) or Subscription Period. You signify your assent to these Terms by accessing or using Licensed Materials. If you do not accept the terms set forth below, do not use our Site or any Licensed Materials. MNSCHOOLJOBS reserves the right, at its discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of these Terms and Conditions at any time. Your continued use of Licensed Materials will mean you accept those changes. These Terms and Conditions are effective as of September 1, 2019.

DEFINITIONS.

The following definitions apply to this Agreement.

“Minnesota School Jobs” or the “Site” means any website under MNSCHOOLJOBS’s control, whether partial or otherwise, and includes such Site’s Content, text, graphics, Design, programming, and MNSCHOOLJOBS materials and Services.
“Content” includes all text, graphics, Design, and programming used on the Sites.
“Design” includes the combination of any colors and the page layout of the Sites.
“Document” refers to any posting on the Site, whether job or resume.
“Employer” means a person or entity accessing a Site to post a job or utilizing the Services for any reason related to seeking candidates for employment.
“Employer Materials” includes brochures, emails, sample job postings, website content, career fair material, audio, videos, photographs, logos, trademarks, domain names, documents, or other materials provided by the Employer, if any, for use in connection with the Services.
“Job Seeker” means a user accessing a Site to search for a job or in any other capacity except as an employer.
“Licensed Materials” refers to any information, Content, Document, Employer Materials, or data that MNSCHOOLJOBS provides to you in either print or digital formats.
“Services” means any services provided by MNSCHOOLJOBS or its agents described herein.

PERMITTED USES AND REGULATIONS.

PERMITTED USES

Educate Minnesota is intended for individuals seeking employment and for employers or recruiters seeking candidates for employment. You may use the Site only for lawful purposes within the stated context of MNSCHOOLJOBS’s intended and acceptable use of Educate Minnesota. MNSCHOOLJOBS is the sole interpreter of the Site’s intended and acceptable use.

REGULATIONS REGARDING SITE USAGE

You represent, warrant, and agree that you (a) are at least 13 years of age or older, and if under the age of 18 or the age of majority as that is defined in your jurisdiction, you will only use the Sites and Services under the supervision of a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult; and (b) will not use (or plan, encourage or help others use) the Sites for any purpose or in any manner that is prohibited by these Terms and Conditions or by applicable law. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of the Sites complies with these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws.

RIGHT OF REMOVAL

MNSCHOOLJOBS reserves the right to remove any job posting or Content from a MNSCHOOLJOBS Site that, in the exercise of MNSCHOOLJOBS’s discretion, does not comply with the above Terms, or any content that is posted that MNSCHOOLJOBS believes is not in the best interest of MNSCHOOLJOBS.

GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES

MNSCHOOLJOBS agrees and understands that some employers using the Site may be public entities subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and that all information possessed by those public entities shall be considered public unless such information qualifies as an exception under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and/or FERPA. MNSCHOOLJOBS will treat as confidential information and not disclose to anyone information that is deemed nonpublic or confidential pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act or FERPA. MNSCHOOLJOBS shall take all reasonable measures to enforce the obligation of confidentiality and use as described in these Terms of Use and MNSCHOOLJOBS’s Privacy Policy.

MNSCHOOLJOBS is neither a public entity nor is MNSCHOOLJOBS a responsible party in the review, qualification, or hiring of candidates for any employer on the Site. Job Seekers should review the Applicant Data Practices Notice (www.mnschooljobs.org/applicant-data-practices-notice/) to learn about the rights of those seeking employment with public schools in Minnesota.

CONFIDENTIALITY

MNSCHOOLJOBS agrees that any information it receives that concerns personal, financial, or other affairs of public entities such as School Districts and Charter Schools, their officers, candidates for employment, or employees, will be kept confidential and in conformance with all state and federal laws relating to data privacy, including, without limitation, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13) and/or FERPA.

USE BY JOB SEEKERS.

MNSCHOOLJOBS hereby grants you a limited, terminable, non-exclusive right to access and use the Sites and Services only for your personal use in seeking employment opportunities for yourself. You agree to not sell or modify the MNSCHOOLJOBS Content or reproduce, display, publicly perform, distribute, or otherwise use the MNSCHOOLJOBS Content in any way for any public or commercial use. You agree that you are solely responsible for the Content of any Document you post to a Site and any consequences arising from such posting. You shall ensure that you do not permit access to any other individuals or entities to Licensed Materials. Your right to use the Licensed Material is not transferable. Any password or right given to you to obtain information is not transferable. The use of MNSCHOOLJOBS Content on any other application, website, or in a networked computer environment for any purpose is prohibited. Your use of the Sites and Services is a privilege. MNSCHOOLJOBS reserves the right to suspend or terminate that privilege for any reason, at any time, in its sole discretion.

REGULATIONS OF DOCUMENTS POSTED BY JOB SEEKERS

Resume postings must contain the accurate resume of a living individual seeking full-time, part-time, or contractual employment on their own behalf.
Contact and other identifying information such as Minnesota File Folder Number must represent the individual seeking employment.

TERMINATION OR CANCELATION OF LICENSE TO JOB SEEKERS

You understand and acknowledge that you have no ownership rights in your Account and that if you cancel your MNSCHOOLJOBS Account or your MNSCHOOLJOBS Account is terminated, all your Account information from MNSCHOOLJOBS, including resumes, profiles, cover letters, saved jobs, questionnaires, will be marked as deleted in and may be deleted from MNSCHOOLJOBS databases. MNSCHOOLJOBS reserves the right to delete your Account and all of your information after a significant duration of inactivity or as deemed necessary by MNSCHOOLJOBS for any reason.

USE BY EMPLOYERS.

MNSCHOOLJOBS hereby grants you a limited, terminable, non-exclusive right to access and use the Sites and Services only for your internal business use seeking candidates for employment. This authorizes you to view and use Licensed Materials solely for your internal business use directly related to searching for and recruiting job prospects. You may not sell, transfer or assign any of the Services or your rights to any of the Services provided by MNSCHOOLJOBS to any third party without the express written authorization of MNSCHOOLJOBS. You agree that you are solely responsible for the Content of any Document you post to a Site and any consequences arising from such posting. MNSCHOOLJOBS reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access and use at any time if MNSCHOOLJOBS determines that you are in breach of these Terms and Conditions.

EMPLOYER MATERIALS

Employer represents, warrants and covenants that any Employer Materials provided by Employer for use in connection with Services will not violate any laws or regulations or third-party proprietary rights, including, without limitation, copyright, trademark, obscenity, rights of publicity or privacy, and defamation laws. Employer hereby grants MNSCHOOLJOBS a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use the Employer Materials and to hyperlink to Employer’s website in connection with the Services.

AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT USE A JOB POSTING TO:

Post jobs in a manner that does not comply with the applicable local, national and international laws and regulations, including but not limited to law relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity and employment eligibility requirements, data privacy, data access, and use, and intellectual property;
Sell, promote or advertise products or services;
Post jobs or other advertisements for competitors of MNSCHOOLJOBS or post jobs or other Content that contains links to any site competitive with MNSCHOOLJOBS;
Promote any opportunity that does not represent bona fide employment which is generally indicated by the Employer’s use of IRS forms W-2 or 1099;
Promote any opportunity on behalf another employer organization;

TERMINATION OR CANCELLATION OF LICENSE TO EMPLOYERS

You understand and acknowledge that if you cancel your employer Account or your employer Account is terminated, all your Account information from MNSCHOOLJOBS, including saved resumes, network contacts, and email mailing lists, will be marked as deleted and may be deleted from MNSCHOOLJOBS databases.

LICENSE TO USE RESUME DATABASE BY EMPLOYERS

If you have purchased a subscription for the use of the MNSCHOOLJOBS Resume Database, then MNSCHOOLJOBS hereby grants you a limited, personal, terminable, non-transferable, non-exclusive right to access the MNSCHOOLJOBS Resume Database for the purpose of viewing or downloading a single copy of materials or documents related thereto solely for your use and limited to Subscription Period of the Resume Database.

RESUME DATABASE ACCESS CONFIDENTIALITY

The Resume Database (“Database”) is to be accessed and used solely by you. Upon your successful subscription to the Database, you will be provided with a password that will permit you to access the Database. You may not provide your password or otherwise permit access to the Database to any third party. You agree to protect and keep your password confidential, to change your password on a regular basis, and to maintain appropriate and regularly updated security software. Contact MNSCHOOLJOBS immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your password or any other unauthorized activity on your Account. You are responsible for all activities conducted on and with the Site that use your Account.

REGULATIONS OF USE OF RESUME DATABASE

You may not use the Resume Database in any way which, in MNSCHOOLJOBS’s sole judgment, adversely affects MNSCHOOLJOBS’s business, business prospects, the performance or function of any Site or the Resume Database, or interferes with the ability of other subscribers to access the Resume Database. MNSCHOOLJOBS reserves the right to limit the amount of data (including Resume views) that may be accessed by you in any given time period. Further, your use of the Database may not interfere with or violate, in any manner, the privacy election of Job Seekers.

You may use your subscription to the Database only for seeking candidates for employment.

You are specifically prohibited from using information contained in the Database to sell or promote any products or services or to take any other action that is, in MNSCHOOLJOBS’s sole judgment, inconsistent with the Terms and Conditions, misleading or incomplete, or in violation of any Federal, State, local law, statute, code, rule or regulation.

MNSCHOOLJOBS may terminate, suspend, update, alter or supplement, at its sole discretion, all or any part of the Resume Database at any time. By permitting access to the Resume Database, MNSCHOOLJOBS does not convey any interest in or to the Resume Database or any other MNSCHOOLJOBS property or Services. All right, title, and interest in and to the Resume Database is, and shall remain, with MNSCHOOLJOBS.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.

MNSCHOOLJOBS shall own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Licensed Materials and the MNSCHOOLJOBS Sites. You shall not permit other users or anyone else to reproduce, copy, distribute, publish, transmit, broadcast, sell, license, or otherwise access or use all or any part of the Licensed Materials or any information contained therein without the prior express written consent of MNSCHOOLJOBS. Each party shall use its best efforts to safeguard the other party’s intellectual property, confidential information, and proprietary rights. All MNSCHOOLJOBS brands and trademarks (whether registered or unregistered) and graphics, logos, designs, page headers, and button icons are subject to the intellectual property rights of MNSCHOOLJOBS, and you may use neither them nor any confusingly similar versions, including but not limited to, as part of any trademarks or domain names without MNSCHOOLJOBS prior written consent.

All MNSCHOOLJOBS Content is the property of MNSCHOOLJOBS or its licensors. The compilation (meaning the collection, arrangement, and assembly) of all Content on the MNSCHOOLJOBS Sites is the exclusive property of MNSCHOOLJOBS and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Unauthorized use of the MNSCHOOLJOBS Content may violate these laws or applicable communications regulations and statutes and is strictly prohibited. You must preserve all copyright, trademark, service mark, and other proprietary notices contained in the original MNSCHOOLJOBS Content on any authorized copy you make of the MNSCHOOLJOBS Content.

You agree not to sell or modify the MNSCHOOLJOBS Content or reproduce, display, publicly perform, distribute, or otherwise use the MNSCHOOLJOBS Content in any way for any public or commercial purpose. The use of MNSCHOOLJOBS Content on any other application, website, or in a networked computer environment for any purpose is prohibited.

LIMITATIONS ON MNSCHOOLJOBS LIABILITY AND WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS.

ALLOCATION OF RESPONSIBILITY

MNSCHOOLJOBS acts as a portal for the online distribution and publication of user-submitted information, has no obligation to screen communications or information in advance and is not responsible for screening and monitoring Documents posted by users. MNSCHOOLJOBS assumes no responsibility for Documents posted by users and no responsibility for the activities, omissions, or other conduct. If notified by a user of a Document that allegedly does not conform to these Terms and Conditions, MNSCHOOLJOBS may investigate the allegation and determine, in its sole discretion, whether to remove or request the removal of such Document. MNSCHOOLJOBS has no liability or responsibility to users for the performance or nonperformance of such activities. MNSCHOOLJOBS may take any action with respect to user-submitted information that it deems necessary or appropriate at its sole discretion.

NO ENDORSEMENTS BY MNSCHOOLJOBS

Nothing on the Sites shall be considered an endorsement, representation, or warranty with respect to any user or third party, whether in regards to its website, products, services, hiring, experience, employment, recruiting practices, or otherwise.

THE SITES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS

Except as expressly provided herein, the licensed materials are provided to you on an “as is,” “as available” basis, and MNSCHOOLJOBS and any third-party supplier of licensed materials (if applicable) make no warranty or representation of any kind, either express or implied. MNSCHOOLJOBS does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, performance, currency, omissions, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose of the licensed materials or the information they contain. MNSCHOOLJOBS and any third-party supplier (if applicable) do not warrant that the licensed materials are error-free in Content.

WITHOUT LIMITATION ON THE FOREGOING:

Resumes, documents, and licensed materials may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. MNSCHOOLJOBS makes no representations or guarantees regarding the truthfulness, accuracy, legality, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any resumes or documents posted by users or any other form of communication engaged in by users. You agree that any reliance on resumes, documents, and materials posted by users or on any other form of communication with users, will be at your own risk.

MNSCHOOLJOBS makes no representations or guarantees regarding the Content of the sites, including, but not limited to, broken links, inaccuracies, or typographical errors.

MNSCHOOLJOBS makes no representations or guarantees regarding the effectiveness of the services or timeliness of the services in meeting your employment objectives. MNSCHOOLJOBS does not guarantee that the services will result in candidates being hired, positions being filled, or employees being retained, and is not responsible or liable for any business, employment, hiring, or salary decisions, for whatever reason made, made by you.

DAMAGE LIMITATIONS, ALLOCATIONS OF LIABILITY, AND EQUITABLE RELIEF

You assume all responsibility and risk for your use of the sites, the Internet generally, and the documents or employer materials you post, provide, or access and for your conduct on and off the sites.

In no event shall MNSCHOOLJOBS (or any of its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents or advertisers), be liable for any non-direct damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, lost profits, or damages resulting from lost data, lost employment opportunity, or business interruption) resulting from or arising under or in connection with Services or the use or access to, or the inability to use or access, the sites and/or any document, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not MNSCHOOLJOBS is advised of the possibility of such damages.

Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the limitations set forth in the preceding paragraph may not apply to you. Irrespective of the cause or form of action, MNSCHOOLJOBS’s aggregate liability for any claims, losses, or damages arising out of any breach of this license shall in no circumstances exceed the fee paid by you to MNSCHOOLJOBS under this license in respect of the subscription period during which such claim, loss, or damage occurred. Any claim related to the Site must be initiated within one (1) year of the date of the event that gave rise to the claim.

You acknowledge that the Licensed Materials are highly proprietary material in nature and that unauthorized copying, transfer, or use may cause MNSCHOOLJOBS’s irreparable injury that cannot be adequately compensated for by means of monetary damages. You agree that MNSCHOOLJOBS may enforce any breach of this agreement by you by means of equitable relief (including, but not limited to, injunctive relief) in addition to any other available means of rights and remedies.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold MNSCHOOLJOBS and its affiliates and their directors, managers, officers, employees, agents, subsidiaries, successors, and assigns harmless from and against any claims, losses, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, resulting from your breach or alleged breach of this agreement, regardless of the form of action.

USER AUTHENTICATION

Because User authentication on the Internet is difficult, MNSCHOOLJOBS cannot and does not confirm that each User is who they claim to be. Because MNSCHOOLJOBS does not and cannot be involved in user-to-user dealings or control the behavior of participants on the Sites, in the event that you have a dispute with one or more users, you release MNSCHOOLJOBS from claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential and direct and indirect) of every kind and nature, known or unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes.

LINKS TO OTHER SITES.

MNSCHOOLJOBS contains links to third-party websites. These links are provided solely as a convenience to the User and not as an endorsement by MNSCHOOLJOBS of the contents of such third-party websites. MNSCHOOLJOBS has not endorsed, tested, or verified any information, programs, companies, or products on sites to which it links. MNSCHOOLJOBS is not responsible for the Content of the linked third-party sites and does not make any representations regarding the Content or accuracy of materials on such third-party sites. If you decide to access linked third-party websites, you do so at your own risk.

AMENDMENTS TO THIS AGREEMENT AND CHANGES TO SITES.

MNSCHOOLJOBS may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time by updating this page. Changes will be binding on you on the date they are posted on the Site (or as otherwise stated in any notice of such changes). Any use of the Site will be considered acceptance by you of the then-current Terms and Conditions (including any exhibits thereto) contained on such Site. If at any time you find the Terms and Conditions unacceptable, you may not use the applicable Site any longer. MNSCHOOLJOBS may change the Site at any time.

USER INFORMATION AND PRIVACY POLICY.

ACCOUNT CONFIDENTIALITY

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account, Profile, and passwords, as applicable (collectively, your “Account”). You may not share your password or other account access information with any other party, temporarily or permanently, and you shall be responsible for all users who access your MNSCHOOLJOBS Account. You agree to immediately notify MNSCHOOLJOBS of any unauthorized use of your Account, profile, or passwords.

ACCURACY OF INFORMATION

When you register for an account on MNSCHOOLJOBS you will be asked to create an account and provide MNSCHOOLJOBS with certain information, including but not limited to a valid email address and contact information (“User Information”). By accepting these Terms and Conditions, you warrant the accuracy of the information provided. You acknowledge and agree that you have no ownership rights in your Account.

You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for the form, Content, and accuracy of any resume or material contained therein placed by you or any individual who has accessed your Account on the MNSCHOOLJOBS Sites.

All User Information will be used in accordance with the terms of MNSCHOOLJOBS Privacy Policy. Please note, as set forth in the Privacy Policy, MNSCHOOLJOBS may collect certain User Information and contact Users periodically per the terms of the Privacy Policy. In addition, MNSCHOOLJOBS reserves the right to comply, in its sole discretion, with legal requirements, requests from law enforcement agencies, or requests from government entities, even to the extent that such compliance may require disclosure of certain User Information.

To access the Privacy Policy please see: https://www.mnschooljobs.org/privacy

GENERAL.

MNSCHOOLJOBS makes no claims or representations that the MNSCHOOLJOBS Content may be lawfully viewed or accessed outside of the United States. Accessing MNSCHOOLJOBS Content may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. If you access any MNSCHOOLJOBS Site you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction. You may not use the Site in violation of United States export laws and regulations.

These Terms are governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of Minnesota, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Jurisdiction for any claims arising under this agreement shall lie exclusively with the state or federal courts within the State of Minnesota. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid by any court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of all or part of a provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts and provisions of this agreement. All provisions of this Agreement shall survive termination except those granting access or use to the Sites, and you shall cease all your use and access thereof immediately.

No waiver of any term in this Agreement shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Except as expressly provided by MNSCHOOLJOBS in a particular “legal notice,” or material on particular web pages of the Sites, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and MNSCHOOLJOBS.