Terms of Service

Effective Date: December 19, 2025
Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Welcome to American Trade Jobs (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website at https://americantradejobs.com (the “Site”) and the staffing and recruiting services we provide.

BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR SITE OR SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE OUR SITE OR SERVICES.

1. Nature of Services

1.1 Informational and Recruiting Platform

American Trade Jobs operates as a staffing and recruiting platform that connects job seekers with employers in the construction, HVAC, equipment operation, and skilled trades industries. Our Site provides:

  • Job listings and employment opportunities
  • Candidate application processing and review
  • Matching services between candidates and employers
  • Information about skilled trades careers
  • Resources for employers seeking qualified workers

1.2 We Are Not the Employer

American Trade Jobs is NOT the employer of candidates we place. We act solely as a staffing agency and recruiting intermediary. All employment relationships, including hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, work conditions, and termination, are between the candidate and the hiring employer.

We do not:

  • Make final hiring decisions (employers do)
  • Set pay rates or benefits (employers do)
  • Control work schedules or assignments (employers do)
  • Provide employment benefits (employers do)
  • Guarantee continued employment (employers control this)

1.3 No Guarantee of Placement or Earnings

We make NO guarantees regarding:

  • Job placement or hiring
  • Specific pay rates or earnings
  • Work hours, schedules, or assignments
  • Duration of employment
  • Benefits or perks
  • Career advancement or promotions

All employment terms, including compensation, are determined solely by the hiring employer and may change at the employer’s discretion.

2. User Eligibility and Accounts

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Site or Services. By using our Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

2.2 Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when:

  • Submitting job applications
  • Creating an account or profile
  • Communicating with us or employers
  • Providing certifications, licenses, or work history

Providing false, misleading, or fraudulent information is grounds for immediate termination of access and may result in legal action.

2.3 Account Security

If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

3. Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  • Provide false or misleading information
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Use the Site for any illegal purpose
  • Harass, threaten, or abuse other users, employers, or our staff
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Scrape, copy, or reproduce Site content without permission
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
  • Post or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your access and legal action.

4. Independent Contractors

4.1 Recruiter Status

Any recruiters, agents, or representatives working with American Trade Jobs are independent contractors, not employees. They:

  • Are responsible for their own taxes (1099 status)
  • Receive no employee benefits from us
  • Are compensated on a commission or fee basis
  • Have no authority to bind American Trade Jobs to contracts or agreements
  • Are not authorized to make promises or guarantees on our behalf

4.2 No Authority to Bind Company

Independent contractors and recruiters have NO authority to:

  • Make employment offers on behalf of employers
  • Guarantee specific pay rates, benefits, or work conditions
  • Enter into binding agreements on behalf of American Trade Jobs
  • Make promises or representations beyond what is stated in writing by authorized Company representatives

Any promises or representations made by unauthorized individuals are not binding on American Trade Jobs.

5. Suspension and Termination

5.1 Our Right to Suspend or Terminate

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to:

  • Suspend or terminate your access to the Site or Services at any time
  • Remove or refuse to post any content you submit
  • Refuse service to anyone for any reason
  • Modify or discontinue the Site or Services without notice

Grounds for suspension or termination include, but are not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Providing false or fraudulent information
  • Abusive or inappropriate behavior
  • Failure to meet employer requirements or expectations
  • Legal or regulatory concerns
  • Business reasons or operational changes

5.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to access the Site and Services immediately ceases
  • We may delete your account and data
  • You remain liable for any obligations incurred prior to termination
  • Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

6.1 “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE”

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties of accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
  • Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Warranties regarding job placement, earnings, or employment outcomes

6.2 No Liability for Employer Actions

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR:

  • Hiring decisions made by employers
  • Pay rates, benefits, or work conditions set by employers
  • Changes to employment terms by employers
  • Termination of employment by employers
  • Workplace safety or working conditions
  • Employer compliance with labor laws
  • Disputes between candidates and employers

6.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

AMERICAN TRADE JOBS, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Lost profits or earnings
  • Lost employment opportunities
  • Business interruption
  • Loss of data or information
  • Cost of substitute services
  • Personal injury or emotional distress

ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

6.4 Cap on Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

6.5 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless American Trade Jobs, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Site or Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your provision of false or misleading information
  • Your employment relationship with any employer

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, is the property of American Trade Jobs or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute Site content
  • Use our trademarks or branding without permission
  • Create derivative works based on the Site
  • Reverse engineer or decompile any Site technology

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (including Tenstreet, social media, and employer sites). We are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites
  • Privacy policies of third-party sites
  • Any damages or losses caused by third-party sites

Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

9. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

9.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to your use of the Site or Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

9.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in [Your County], [Your State]. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue.

9.3 Arbitration (Optional – Consult Attorney)

Note: You may wish to add an arbitration clause here to require disputes to be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court litigation. Consult with an attorney to determine if this is appropriate for your business.

9.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

9.5 Time Limit for Claims

You agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to your use of the Site or Services must be filed within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arose, or it will be forever barred.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

  • We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top
  • We will post the updated Terms on the Site
  • Material changes may be communicated via email or Site notice

Your continued use of the Site or Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Site and Services.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements posted on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and American Trade Jobs regarding your use of the Site and Services.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

American Trade Jobs
Email: [Your Email Address]
Phone: 718-559-0551
Website: https://americantradejobs.com

American Trade Jobs
Helping America Build
https://americantradejobs.com

These Terms of Service were last updated on December 19, 2025.

 
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