Terms and Conditions

Hire STEM Women

Effective date: 18th March 2026
Last updated: 18th March 2026

1. Introduction

Hire STEM Women (“HSW”, “we”, “us”, “our”) provides talent solutions including talent consulting, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), talent research, and strategic workforce collaboration services, alongside a careers platform.

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website www.hirestemwomen.co.uk (the “Website”), platform, and services.

By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to be legally bound by these terms. If you do not agree, you must not use our services.

2. About us

Hire STEM Women (UK) Limited is registered in England and Wales under company number 09890141 with a registered office at:

124-128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX

We operate in the United Kingdom and internationally, delivering services across multiple regions.

3. Scope of services

We provide services including:

• Talent consulting – workforce strategy, diversity and inclusion advisory, employer branding

• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) – full-cycle or project-based recruitment

• Talent research & insights – market intelligence, talent mapping, and reporting

• Platform services – candidate profiles, job listings, and opportunity matching

• Events & partnerships – programmes, collaborations, and community initiatives

We act as a service provider and intermediary and do not act as an employer unless explicitly agreed in writing.

4. Eligibility and use

By using our Website or services, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old

• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements

• Where acting for a business, you have authority to bind that organisation

• All information you provide is accurate and up to date

• Your use complies with all applicable laws and regulations

5. International use

Our services may be accessed globally. Where you access our services outside the UK:

• You are responsible for complying with local laws and regulations

• Additional terms or legal requirements may apply depending on your jurisdiction

• In the event of conflict, mandatory local laws will take precedence over these Terms where applicable

6. Client services (employers & partners)

Where we provide services to clients (including employers and partners):

• Services may be governed by separate commercial agreements, statements of work (SOWs), or contracts

• Clients remain responsible for hiring decisions and compliance with employment laws

• We do not guarantee hiring outcomes or candidate acceptance

Clients must ensure that:

• Job descriptions and hiring practices comply with UK Equality Act 2010 and applicable laws in relevant jurisdictions

• No unlawful discrimination occurs

We reserve the right to refuse or terminate services where requests are unlawful, unethical, or in breach of these Terms.

7. Candidate services

For candidates:

• You may create a profile, upload your CV, and apply for opportunities on our platforms

• You are responsible for ensuring your information is accurate and lawful

• Your profile may be shared with employers, subject to your preferences and consent

We do not guarantee employment, interviews, or job offers.

8. User accounts

You agree to:

• Keep account details secure

• Not allow unauthorised access

• Notify us of any misuse

We may suspend or terminate accounts where there is:

• Fraudulent or misleading activity

• Breach of these Terms

• Misuse of the platform

9. Acceptable use

You must not:

• Use the platform for unauthorised commercial purposes

• Upload unlawful, harmful, or discriminatory content

• Infringe intellectual property rights

• Introduce viruses or malicious code

• Interfere with the operation or security of the Website

10. Data protection

We process personal data in accordance with:

• UK GDPR

• Data Protection Act 2018

• Other applicable international data protection laws (where relevant)

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details.

11. Intellectual property

All intellectual property rights on our website, services, research, and materials are owned by or licensed to Hire STEM Women.

Clients are granted a limited licence to use deliverables for internal purposes unless otherwise agreed.

You may not use our intellectual property for commercial purposes without written permission.

12. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any non-public information shared in connection with our services.

This obligation continues after termination.

13. Fees and Payments

Where services are subject to fees:

• Fees will be agreed in writing

• Payment terms must be complied with

• Late payments may result in suspension of services

Unless otherwise stated, fees are non-refundable, subject to applicable consumer rights laws.

14. Third-party services

We may engage or refer to third-party providers. We are not responsible for:

• Their services or conduct

• Any agreements entered into directly with them

15. Website availability

We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, secure, or error-free.

Access may be suspended or restricted for maintenance, updates, or security reasons.

16. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including:

• Death or personal injury caused by negligence

• Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation

• Any rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015

Subject to this:

• We are not liable for indirect or consequential losses, including loss of income, opportunity, or goodwill

• We are not responsible for employment decisions or third-party conduct

17. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify us against claims, losses, or damages arising from:

• Your breach of these Terms

• Your misuse of the platform

• Your violation of applicable laws

18. Media and marketing

Where you participate in events or programmes, we may use images or recordings for promotional purposes, subject to your consent where required by law.

19. Suspension and termination

We may suspend or terminate your access where:

• These Terms are breached

• There is unlawful or harmful conduct

• There is non-payment (where applicable)

20. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

21. Transfer of business

We may transfer our rights and obligations under these terms in connection with a merger, sale, or restructuring, in accordance with applicable law.

22. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

However:

• Where you are based outside the UK, mandatory local consumer or employment laws may apply

• Disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, unless otherwise required by applicable local law

23. Contact Us

If you have any questions or complaints, please contact:

Email: hq@hirestemwomen.co.uk
Address: 124-128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX

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