Terms of Service

Effective: March 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using LateralCareers.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you are using the Site on behalf of a law firm or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these terms.

2. No Legal Services or Guarantee

Lateral Careers is a recruitment marketplace. We are not a law firm, we do not provide legal advice, and our services do not constitute a "lawyer referral service" under the rules of professional conduct of any jurisdiction.

Outcome Disclaimer: We do not guarantee that job seekers will find employment or that law firms will successfully fill positions. We do not perform background checks or verify the bar standing of any applicant.

3. User Conduct & Content

Accuracy: Users are solely responsible for the accuracy of any resume, job description, or message submitted to the Site.

Prohibited Use: You may not use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to harvest data from our proprietary database. Third-party recruitment agencies may not use the Site to solicit candidates for external placement without express written consent.

Referral Feature: By using any "Tell-a-friend" feature, you represent that you have the recipient's consent to send such communication.

4. Billing & Subscriptions

Access to certain features (including job slots) requires a paid subscription.

Automatic Renewal: All plans renew automatically at the end of the billing period.
Cancellation: You may cancel via your dashboard at any time. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current paid term.
Refunds: All fees are non-refundable.

5. Limitation of Liability

"To the maximum extent permitted by law, Lateral Careers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the site, the hiring decisions of employers, or the conduct of any job seeker."

6. Intellectual Property

The design, layout, and proprietary database of Lateral Careers are the exclusive property of Lateral Careers. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of our content without express authorization.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lateral Careers from any claims, losses, or expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your use of the Site.