hiyrd Terms of Service

Effective Date: 10 August 2026
Version: 3.0

1. Introduction

Welcome to hiyrd ("we," "us," "our," or the "Platform"), operated by hiyrd Inc., a Delaware corporation. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the hiyrd mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By creating an account or using hiyrd, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our related policies, including our Community Guidelines, Privacy Policy and, where you apply for campaigns, the hiyrd Campaign Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use hiyrd.

2. About hiyrd - The Professional Network for Gen-Z

hiyrd is a professional networking platform where the next generation builds careers through authentic video content. We connect talent with opportunity, facilitate business relationships, and enable career discovery.

We are a platform, not a publisher. Users are solely responsible for their content and professional interactions. hiyrd provides infrastructure for professional networking, not editorial oversight or endorsement of user-generated content. Where hiyrd facilitates paid campaigns between businesses and creators, hiyrd acts as campaign administrator but is not the employer of any creator.

2.1 What Makes hiyrd Different

This platform enables you to:

Land jobs and internships through video applications
Find co-founders and business partners
Showcase portfolios to potential clients
Share industry insights and thought leadership
Network with professionals globally
Discover career paths through real professional stories
Earn real money through verified campaigns and rewards

3. Age Requirements and Eligibility

You must be at least 17 years old to use hiyrd. You must be at least 18 years old to use the hiyrd Wallet, receive rewards or apply for campaigns.

This age requirement aligns with our commitment to maintaining a professional environment appropriate for career networking. By registering, you confirm that:

You meet the age requirement
Information you provide is accurate and truthful
You will maintain professional standards
You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Account Creation

Real names and professional identities required
One account per person
Accurate professional information expected
No impersonation or false credentials
Valid email address required

Users must maintain accurate and up-to-date contact information so that we can reach them regarding account security, safety issues, or legal matters.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for your account security
Keep login credentials confidential
Report compromised accounts immediately to support@hiyrd.com
All activity under your account is your responsibility
Enable two-factor authentication when available

4.3 Account Verification

We may verify accounts for:

Individual users, to confirm they are a real person and unlock the hiyrd Wallet, campaigns and rewards
Recruiters and hiring managers
Company representatives
Industry professionals
Educational institutions

5. Professional Networking Standards

5.1 Acceptable Use

hiyrd is designed for professional networking. Acceptable uses include:

Career development and job searching
Business networking and partnerships
Portfolio and skill showcasing
Industry insights and knowledge sharing
Professional storytelling and authentic career content
Salary transparency and negotiation discussions
Workplace experiences and lessons learned
Mentorship and professional development
Applying for and completing paid campaigns

5.2 User Safety Tools

hiyrd provides user safety tools including:

the ability to report content or users
the ability to block other users
content filters
an appeals process for moderation actions
human review for enforcement decisions

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for illegal content, including content involving minors, exploitation, or criminal activity.

5.3 Prohibited Content and Conduct

You may not post, upload, or share:

Zero Tolerance Violations:

Sexual content, pornography, or nudity
Violence, gore, graphic content, or threats
Hate speech or discrimination based on protected characteristics
Harassment, bullying, or targeted abuse
Illegal activities or content
Fraud, scams, or deceptive practices
Private information without consent
Content harmful to minors
Self-harm or suicide promotion
Terrorism or extremist content

Professional Standards Violations:

Non-professional social content unrelated to careers
Entertainment content (pranks, challenges, memes)
Dating or romantic solicitation
False professional credentials or experience
Spam or repetitive content
Copyright infringement
Violation of NDAs or confidentiality agreements
Pyramid schemes or MLM recruitment
Insider trading or confidential information

5.4 Content Moderation

We use automated systems to help identify potential violations of our policies. Automated decisions that significantly impact your account are always subject to human review. You may appeal any enforcement action.

Private Message Scanning: hiyrd may review or scan private messages using automated tools for the limited purposes of detecting spam, fraud, scams, or safety threats. Only automated systems perform this unless human review is required for safety or legal reasons.

In accordance with our Community Guidelines, we employ:

AI-assisted detection for policy violations
Human review for context and appeals
Priority removal of scams and fraud (within 2 hours)
Community-driven reporting
Focus on protecting users from harm

Response times align with our Community Guidelines:

Job scams/fraud: 2 hours
Illegal content: 4 hours
Harassment: 12 hours
Professional standards: 24-48 hours

6. User Safety and Reporting

6.1 User Legal Obligations

Users agree that they will comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws when using the Services, including laws relating to employment, privacy, intellectual property, and online safety. Users must not upload or share unlawful, harmful, misleading, or dangerous content of any kind.

6.2 Reporting Violations

Report content or users that violate our Terms or Community Guidelines:

Use in-app reporting features
Email support@hiyrd.com for general issues
Email legal@hiyrd.com for legal matters
Contact local authorities for immediate safety concerns

6.3 Child Safety

We have zero tolerance for content that:

Exploits or endangers minors
Sexualizes individuals under 18
Facilitates grooming or inappropriate contact with minors

We report suspected CSAM to NCMEC and cooperate with law enforcement.

6.4 User Protection Features

Block and unblock users
Control who can message you
Make your profile private
Filter comments on your content
Report violations directly in-app

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Your Content Rights

You retain ownership of content you create
You represent that you have rights to all content you post
You grant hiyrd a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works, communicate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display, and distribute your content

This license ends when you delete content, except where:

Content has been shared by others
Retention is required by law
Retention is needed for legitimate business purposes

Ownership of approved campaign content is governed by the hiyrd Campaign Terms of Service, which take precedence over this Section 7.1 for that content.

7.2 hiyrd Property

All hiyrd trademarks, logos, design elements, and platform technology remain our exclusive property. You may not use our intellectual property without written permission.

7.3 DMCA Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

To report copyright infringement: Send a DMCA notice to legal@hiyrd.com including:

Identification of copyrighted work
Identification of infringing material
Your contact information
Statement of good faith belief
Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
Physical or electronic signature

Repeat infringers: We terminate accounts of repeat copyright infringers.

7.4 Music in Videos

Use only properly licensed music
Respect copyright holders' rights
Original music encouraged
Platform may mute or remove videos with unlicensed music

8. Privacy and Data Protection

8.1 Data Protection Compliance

We comply with:

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - though our platform is 17+
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable
US state privacy laws
International data protection regulations

8.2 Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account and data
Port your data
Opt-out of certain data uses

See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

8.3 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure. You acknowledge the inherent risks of providing information online.

9. The hiyrd Wallet, Earnings and Payments

9.1 What the Wallet is

The hiyrd Wallet lets eligible users receive payments for completing campaigns and earning rewards on hiyrd. hiyrd is not a bank and does not hold your money. All payments are processed by Stripe, and funds are held and transmitted by Stripe under the Stripe Connected Account Agreement, which you must accept to use the Wallet.

9.2 Wallet eligibility

To use the Wallet you must:

be 18 or older
be a resident of the United States
have a verified hiyrd profile
complete identity verification with Stripe

We may decline, suspend or close Wallet access where verification fails, where we suspect fraud or where the law requires it.

9.3 Payouts

Earnings are credited to your Wallet when they are approved. You can withdraw to your bank account instantly through Stripe with no minimum amount. Payouts may be delayed or withheld only where required for fraud review, identity verification or by law.

9.4 Taxes

You are responsible for your own taxes on anything you earn through hiyrd. We will collect a Form W-9 where required and report earnings on Form 1099 where the law requires it.

9.5 Errors and reversals

If money is credited to your Wallet in error or obtained through fraud or breach of these Terms, we can reverse the payment or deduct the amount from your Wallet balance.

9.6 Campaigns

Paid campaign work is governed by the hiyrd Campaign Terms of Service, which you accept each time you apply for a campaign. Applying for a campaign is not acceptance: hiyrd selects campaign participants at its sole discretion, and no application creates any entitlement to work or payment. hiyrd does not guarantee the availability of campaigns, selection for any campaign or any level of earnings. Users completing campaigns do so as independent contractors, not as employees or agents of hiyrd or any business. hiyrd earns its fees on campaigns from the businesses that commission them.

9.7 In-app purchases

hiyrd does not currently sell any paid features or subscriptions. If we do in the future, purchases made through the iOS app will be processed through Apple's in-app purchase system and refunds handled by Apple, and purchases made elsewhere will be processed by third-party payment processors with terms disclosed at purchase. Wallet earnings are payment for services you perform and are not in-app currency, credits or rewards for in-app activity.

10. Verification Rewards and Referral Program

10.1 Verification reward

We pay verified users $5 for completing profile verification: setting up a profile, adding content and passing our review. The reward is credited to your hiyrd Wallet once verification is approved and can be withdrawn like any other earnings.

10.2 Referral reward

Verified users receive a personal invite link. If someone joins hiyrd through your link and completes verification, you and they each receive $5. Rewards are paid only when the referred user passes verification, not for downloads or signups.

10.3 Program rules

You must be 18 or older, a US resident and Wallet-eligible to receive rewards.
One account per person. Rewards are limited to one verification reward per person, ever.
Rewards are discretionary. We may change reward amounts, add limits or suspend or end the program at any time without notice. Ending the program does not affect rewards already credited to your Wallet.
Rewards have no value until credited to your Wallet.
We may withhold rewards pending fraud review.

10.4 Fraud

Self-referrals, fake or duplicate accounts, verification farming, circular referral arrangements and any other attempt to game rewards forfeit all pending and credited rewards and may result in account termination. We can claw back rewards obtained through fraud.

11. Platform Liability and Disclaimers

11.1 No Endorsement

hiyrd does not endorse, verify, or guarantee:

User content or professional claims
Job postings or opportunities
Professional credentials
Business opportunities

11.2 Platform Provided "As Is"

The Services are provided without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

11.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

hiyrd is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Our total liability shall not exceed the greater of $100, amounts you have paid to hiyrd in the past 12 months, or in the case of disputes about your Wallet, the undisputed earned balance in your Wallet at the time the dispute arises
These limitations apply even if we knew or should have known about possibility of damages

11.4 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for third-party websites, services, or content accessed through our platform.

11.5 No Professional Advice

Content on hiyrd is provided by users and is not professional advice. hiyrd does not provide legal, financial, employment, or career advice and is not responsible for decisions users make based on user-generated content.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless hiyrd Inc., its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

Your use of the Services
Your content
Your violation of these Terms or the Campaign Terms of Service
Your violation of any third-party rights
Any misrepresentation by you

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Delaware law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to try to resolve disputes informally by contacting: legal@hiyrd.com. We will try to resolve the dispute informally for 60 days.

13.3 Arbitration Agreement

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

Any disputes not resolved informally shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

Arbitration provider: American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Rules: AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules
Location: Delaware (or your county of residence for claims under $10,000)
Language: English
Each party bears own attorney fees unless arbitrator determines claims frivolous

13.4 Class Action Waiver

WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO BRING CLAIMS AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

13.5 Exceptions

The following disputes are exempt from arbitration:

Small claims court actions
Disputes about unpaid earned Wallet balances, which may be brought in small claims court
Injunctive relief for intellectual property violations
Disputes that cannot be arbitrated under applicable law

13.6 Opt-Out

You may opt out of arbitration by sending written notice to legal@hiyrd.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms.

14. Business and Professional Accounts

14.1 Business Account Types

Organizations may create accounts for:

Recruiting and job postings
Company culture content
Professional services
Business development
Educational institutions

14.2 Additional Business Terms

Business accounts must:

Comply with applicable employment and advertising laws
Provide accurate company information
Not engage in discriminatory hiring practices
Respect candidate privacy
Post only legitimate opportunities

14.3 Recruiter Verification

Professional recruiters must verify their status and comply with our Recruiter Guidelines.

15. Termination

15.1 Your Right to Terminate

You may delete your account at any time through account settings or by contacting support@hiyrd.com.

15.2 Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate accounts that:

Violate these Terms, the Campaign Terms of Service or Community Guidelines
Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
Pose risks to user safety
Remain inactive for extended periods
Are created by users under 17

15.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your right to use the Services ends immediately and your Wallet access closes. Pending campaign applications are void.
Earned, undisputed Wallet balances will be paid out to you within 90 days, subject to completed identity verification. Balances obtained through fraud or material breach of these Terms or the Campaign Terms may be forfeited.
We may delete your content, except approved campaign content owned by hiyrd under the Campaign Terms.
You remain liable for any prior violations.
Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect, including Sections 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 and the ownership and confidentiality provisions of the Campaign Terms.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be notified via:

In-app notifications
Email to your registered address
Platform announcements
30 days advance notice for material changes

Continued use after notification constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with changes, stop using the Services.

17. Miscellaneous

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, the Campaign Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and hiyrd.

17.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, it will be modified to reflect the parties' intention, and remaining provisions continue in effect.

17.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign them in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

17.5 Electronic Communications

You consent to receive electronic communications from us. Electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement for writing.

17.6 California Residents

California residents may have additional rights. See our Privacy Policy for details.

17.7 International Users

If you access hiyrd from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. The hiyrd Wallet, rewards and campaigns are available to US residents only.

17.8 Apple-Specific Terms

If you access hiyrd through an Apple device, the following applies:

These Terms are between you and hiyrd Inc. only, not Apple. Apple is not responsible for hiyrd or its content.
Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for hiyrd.
Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to hiyrd, including product liability claims, claims that hiyrd fails to conform to legal or regulatory requirements and consumer protection claims.
In the event of any third-party claim that hiyrd or your use of it infringes intellectual property rights, Apple is not responsible for the investigation, defence, settlement or discharge of that claim.
Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you.
You confirm you are not located in a country subject to a US Government embargo or designated as a terrorist-supporting country, and you are not on any US Government restricted or prohibited party list.

Google is not a party to these Terms and has no obligations to you under them.

18. Contact Information

General Support: support@hiyrd.com

Legal Matters: legal@hiyrd.com

Mailing Address:
hiyrd Inc.
5900 Balcones Drive #15608
Austin, TX 78731
USA

DMCA Agent: legal@hiyrd.com

For urgent safety concerns, contact local authorities immediately.