Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms” or “Agreement”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User”, “Client”, or “Employer”) and DAFF GROUP LLC(“Company”, “Pequod”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), a limited liability company registered in the State of Wyoming, United States, with mailing address at 1900 N Bayshore Dr Suite 1A #136-3262, Miami, FL 33132.

By accessing, browsing, registering for, or using the website, applications, or services available at pequod.co(collectively, the “Platform”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease accessing or using the Platform.

2. Services Offered

Pequod operates a nearshore talent matching and recruitment platform connecting United States businesses with pre-vetted professionals and software engineers located across Latin America.

Our platform offers multiple engagement models, including:

• Candidate Search: Access to curated talent profiles and candidate pipelines.
• Direct Hiring Placement: Direct recruitment services where candidates are hired directly onto your company payroll upon mutual agreement.
• Staff Augmentation: Dedicated talent management and monthly team extension subscriptions.

All service fees, placement charges, and subscription rates are set forth in the active pricing schedule on our Platform or specified in individual commercial agreements executed between DAFF GROUP LLC and Client.

3. Employer Accounts & Security

To access candidate pipelines and initiate hiring workflows, you must register an Employer Account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account details updated.

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and password, as well as restricting access to your computer or devices. You accept full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

You must notify Pequod immediately at support@aicelerate.dev upon becoming aware of any unauthorized use or security breach related to your account.

4. Payments & Billing Terms

Client agrees to pay DAFF GROUP LLC all applicable fees incurred in connection with the selected recruitment or staff augmentation services according to the billing terms established at the time of purchase or contract execution.

• Direct Hire Placement Fees: Earned upon the execution of an offer letter or official start date of a candidate introduced by Pequod. Payment is due as specified on the issued invoice.
• Staff Augmentation Subscriptions: Billed on a recurring monthly billing cycle per active seat unless terminated in accordance with subscription terms.
• Payment Methods: We accept major credit cards and electronic bank transfers (ACH/Wire). Payments are processed securely via third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe) or verified bank transfer proofs.

All fees are non-refundable except as expressly set forth under Section 5 (90-Day Candidate Replacement Guarantee) or agreed upon in writing by DAFF GROUP LLC.

6. Intellectual Property & Confidentiality

Platform Rights: All intellectual property rights in the Platform, including software, design, logos, search algorithms, text, and graphics, are owned by or licensed to DAFF GROUP LLC.

Client Work Product: All intellectual property, code, designs, documentation, and work product developed by candidates or augmented staff for the Client during their engagement shall belong exclusively to the Client upon full payment of applicable service fees.

Confidentiality: Both parties agree to maintain the strict confidentiality of non-public business information, candidate profile data, salary details, and trade secrets disclosed during the performance of services.

7. Prohibited Conduct

Users agree not to:

• Bypass, solicit, or engage candidates introduced by Pequod outside of the Platform to circumvent placement fees or service agreements.
• Scrape, extract, or index candidate profiles or Platform data using automated tools or software bots.
• Submit false, misleading, or deceptive company or registration information.
• Interfere with the security, performance, or availability of the Platform.

8. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DAFF GROUP LLC, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PLATFORM OR PLACEMENT SERVICES.

DAFF GROUP LLC'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY THE CLIENT TO DAFF GROUP LLC IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

9. Termination

Either party may terminate an account or active service subscription in accordance with the cancellation terms set forth in the applicable service agreement or platform settings.

DAFF GROUP LLC reserves the right to suspend or terminate user access immediately if a user breaches these Terms or engages in fraudulent activity. Outstanding payment obligations incurred prior to termination shall survive termination.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles.

The parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally through good-faith negotiations before initiating any formal legal proceedings. Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in the United States.

11. Contact Information

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