Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to OUTERVIEW ("Platform," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using OUTERVIEW, you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Platform.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and OUTERVIEW. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

2. Service Description

OUTERVIEW is a user-generated content platform that enables users to:

• Share anonymous interview experiences and company reviews
• Post job rejection stories and statistics
• Participate in community discussions
• Vent about hiring processes and workplace experiences

All content on the Platform is user-generated. OUTERVIEW does not create, endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of any user-submitted content.

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use OUTERVIEW. By using this Platform, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract and meet all eligibility requirements. If you are under 18, you may not use the Service.

4. Account Registration and Authentication

To participate on OUTERVIEW, you must create an account using phone or email verification. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete contact information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Not create multiple accounts or share account access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity.

5. User-Generated Content and License

By submitting content to OUTERVIEW (reviews, rejections, vents, discussions, comments, votes, or any other materials), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, and create derivative works from your content in connection with operating and promoting the Platform.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to all content you submit
• Your content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws
• Your content is truthful to the best of your knowledge
• You will not submit confidential, proprietary, or legally protected information

6. Prohibited Conduct and Content

You agree NOT to use OUTERVIEW to:

• Post false, misleading, defamatory, or fraudulent information
• Harass, threaten, stalk, or abuse other users
• Post content that is illegal, obscene, hateful, or discriminatory
• Violate intellectual property rights of others
• Share personally identifiable information (PII) about yourself or others without consent, including but not limited to: full names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, social media handles, or any other information that could be used to identify or contact individuals
• Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Attempt to hack, scrape, or reverse engineer the Platform
• Manipulate votes, reviews, or engagement metrics
• Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations
• Spam, advertise, or promote commercial activities without authorization
• Violate any non-disclosure, non-compete, or confidentiality agreements

🛡️ Anti-Doxxing Policy: We employ automated filters to detect and block content containing personal information. Posts containing PII may be automatically rejected or flagged for manual review. Repeat violations will result in account suspension or termination.

We reserve the right to remove any content and terminate accounts that violate these prohibitions without notice or liability.

7. Content Moderation and Removal

OUTERVIEW reserves the right, but has no obligation, to:

• Monitor, review, edit, or remove any user content at our sole discretion
• Investigate violations of these Terms
• Employ automated and manual moderation techniques to detect prohibited content
• Cooperate with law enforcement or legal proceedings
• Take legal action against users who violate these Terms

We do not pre-screen content and are not responsible for user-submitted material. The presence of content on our Platform does not constitute endorsement or verification of its accuracy.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

The Platform, including its design, features, logos, trademarks, and underlying technology, is owned by OUTERVIEW and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or reverse engineer any part of the Platform without our express written permission. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

9. Disclaimers and Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We expressly disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the Platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding third-party content, links, or services

OUTERVIEW does not verify, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of user-generated content. All reviews, rejections, and vents reflect individual opinions and experiences and should not be interpreted as statements of fact. Companies mentioned on the Platform are not affiliated with or endorsed by OUTERVIEW.

You acknowledge that relying on user-generated content is at your own risk. We are not responsible for decisions made based on content found on the Platform.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUTERVIEW AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Employment-related damages or career consequences
• Reputational harm or emotional distress
• Costs of substitute services or technologies

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (WHICHEVER IS GREATER).

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless OUTERVIEW and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Platform
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Content you submit to the Platform
• Your breach of any representations or warranties herein

12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

You agree to waive your right to:

• Have disputes heard by a judge or jury
• Participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration

Arbitration shall be conducted in the county where OUTERVIEW is headquartered or another mutually agreed location. The arbitrator's decision is final and binding, and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

13. DMCA and Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on OUTERVIEW infringes your copyright, please provide our designated agent with:

• Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner
• Description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Location of the infringing material on our Platform
• Your contact information
• Statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
• Statement that information is accurate under penalty of perjury

We will investigate valid DMCA notices and remove infringing content where appropriate. Repeat infringers will have their accounts terminated.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, at our sole discretion.

You may terminate your account at any time by discontinuing use of the Platform. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Platform immediately ceases
• Content you submitted may remain on the Platform per our license grant
• Provisions that by nature should survive (warranties, indemnification, limitations of liability) shall remain in effect

15. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of OUTERVIEW is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Platform, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

16. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State in which OUTERVIEW is headquartered, without regard to conflict of law principles. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in that location for any disputes not subject to arbitration.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and OUTERVIEW regarding use of the Platform and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

20. Company Mentions and Tagging

Users may tag or mention company names in reviews, vents, and discussions for indexing and organizational purposes only. Company mentions do not constitute assertions of fact and are not endorsed or verified by OUTERVIEW.

By tagging a company, you agree that:

• Your content reflects your personal opinion and experience
• You are not making factual claims that you cannot substantiate
• Company names are used for discussion purposes, not defamation

Companies may not deanonymize users or request personally identifiable information through the Platform.

21. Anonymity and Pseudonymity

🔒 While OUTERVIEW protects your identity through pseudonymous usernames and data separation techniques, complete anonymity cannot be guaranteed.

You acknowledge and understand that:

• We employ technical measures to protect your identity, including data encryption, hashed identifiers, and separated identity storage
• Contact information (email/phone) is used only for account authentication and recovery, never displayed publicly
• Posts are associated with randomly generated usernames, not your real identity
• We may be required to disclose user information under valid legal subpoena or court order
• Law enforcement may request user data for criminal investigations
• Posting identifying information in your content compromises your own anonymity
• Platform security measures cannot prevent all unauthorized access attempts

We are committed to protecting user privacy to the maximum extent permitted by law, but cannot guarantee absolute anonymity in all circumstances.

22. Contact Information

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

Email: legal@outerview.app
Platform: https://outerview.app

⚖️ Acknowledgment

BY USING OUTERVIEW, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE PLATFORM.