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Terms of Use

Introduction

Welcome to the Tonga Network of Employment (TEN) website, hosted by the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read these terms carefully before using the site. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website or services.

1. Use of the Website and Services

  • Eligibility: By using our website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have parental consent and are legally able to enter into a binding agreement.
  • Account Registration: To access certain features, such as creating a profile, applying for jobs, or participating in our mentorship program, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
  • Permitted Use: You may use our website and services solely for lawful purposes related to job searching, career development, and recruitment. You agree not to use the site for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purposes.

2. User Conduct

By using our website, you agree not to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
  • Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Upload viruses, malware, or any other harmful code that could damage or disrupt our website or services.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our website or interfere with its operation.

3. Content and Intellectual Property

  • User-Generated Content: You retain ownership of any content you submit or post on our website, such as resumes, job postings, and messages. However, by submitting content, you grant TEN a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display your content as necessary to provide our services.
  • TEN Content: All content provided on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of TEN or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or display any content from our website without prior written permission.

4. Job Postings and Applications

  • Accuracy of Information: TEN does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any job postings or other information provided by employers or job seekers. It is your responsibility to verify the details before applying for a job or hiring a candidate.
  • No Guarantee of Employment: TEN provides a platform for job seekers and employers to connect but does not guarantee employment, job matches, or any specific outcomes.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without any warranties, express or implied. TEN disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to, the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content or services provided on the website. We do not warrant that the website will be error-free, secure, or available at all times.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, TEN shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of our website or services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with our website or services is to stop using them.

7. Modifications to Terms of Use

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, and your continued use of our website and services constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website and services at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to, violation of these Terms of Use.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Tonga. Any disputes arising from or related to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tonga.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

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Phone: +676 7400 104