Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Important information about your rights, responsibilities, and how we handle your data

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Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 23, 2025

5. Consent Withdrawal

Parents/guardians may withdraw their consent at any time by:

  • Using the "Withdraw Consent" option in the parent dashboard
  • Contacting our support team at support@buzzynetwork.com
  • Sending a written request to our mailing address

Upon withdrawal of consent, we will cease collecting or using the teen's personal information and will delete their account within 30 days.

Contact Information

Questions About Our Policies

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these policies or how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the information below:

Email:
privacy@buzzynetwork.com
Phone:
(615) 555-1234
Mailing Address:
Buzzy Network
123 Main Street, Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37205

We strive to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.

For Parents/Guardians

For specific questions related to teen accounts or parental consent matters, please contact:

Email: parenthelp@buzzynetwork.com

For Legal Notices

Legal notices should be sent to:

Email: legal@buzzynetwork.com

Attention: Legal Department

1. Introduction

Welcome to Buzzy Network ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website, mobile application, or any other products or services offered by Buzzy Network (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Buzzy Network.

These Terms apply to all users of the Services, including employers and teenage users (ages 14-18) who access or use the Services, whether as a guest or registered user.

2. Eligibility and Account Creation

2.1 Age Requirements: Our Services are designed for two primary user groups:

  • Teen Users: Individuals between the ages of 14 and 18 years old
  • Employer Users: Individuals at least 18 years of age representing organizations that wish to hire teens

2.2 Parental/Guardian Consent: Users under the age of 18 must obtain the consent of a parent or legal guardian before creating an account or using the Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you have such consent.

2.3 Account Creation: When creating an account, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
  • Post false, inaccurate, misleading, defamatory, or libelous content
  • Post any private or personal information of another person without their consent
  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person, including sending unwelcome communications to others
  • Impersonate or misrepresent your affiliation with another person or entity
  • Promote work opportunities that violate child labor laws or regulations
  • Attempt to disrupt or compromise the security of the Services
  • Create multiple accounts for deceptive or fraudulent purposes

4. Employment Opportunities

4.1 Compliance with Laws: Employer Users must comply with all applicable youth employment laws, including federal, state, and local regulations regarding work hours, types of permitted work, and safety requirements for minors.

4.2 Appropriate Opportunities: All job listings must be appropriate for teenage workers and comply with applicable child labor laws. We reserve the right to remove any job listing that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be inappropriate, unsafe, or non-compliant with applicable laws.

4.3 No Guarantees: Buzzy Network does not guarantee that Teen Users will find employment or that Employer Users will find suitable candidates through our Services.

5. Subscription and Fees

5.1 Fee Structure: Certain features of our Services may require payment of fees. All fees are listed on our website and are subject to change with notice.

5.2 Billing: By providing a payment method, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees to that payment method. If automatic billing fails, we may issue an electronic invoice indicating that payment is due.

5.3 Refunds: All purchases are final and non-refundable, except as required by law or at our sole discretion.

5.4 Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will be effective at the end of your current billing cycle.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content: The Services and all content and materials included on or within the Services, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are the property of Buzzy Network or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Your Content: By posting content on or through the Services, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, modify, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such content for the purpose of providing and promoting the Services.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

7.1 "As Is" Basis: THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

7.2 No Endorsement: We do not endorse any User or job opportunity and are not responsible for the conduct of any User, whether online or offline. Users are solely responsible for their interactions with other Users.

7.3 Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BUZZY NETWORK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Buzzy Network and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that arise from or relate to: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of another; or (d) your conduct in connection with the Services.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.

10. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. If we make changes, we will provide notice by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action against Buzzy Network must be brought in the courts of Nashville, Tennessee.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 23, 2025

1. Introduction

At Buzzy Network, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide:

  • Account information (name, email, password, phone number)
  • Profile information (skills, interests, education, work experience)
  • For Teen Users: Age verification information and parental contact information
  • For Employer Users: Company details, EIN/business registration information
  • Payment information (processed through secure third-party payment processors)
  • Communications with us or other users through our platform

2.2 Information Automatically Collected:

  • Usage data (how you interact with our Services)
  • Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Location data (general location based on IP address or more precise location if you grant permission)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (as described in our Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
  • Connect Teen Users with appropriate job opportunities
  • Connect Employer Users with suitable teen candidates
  • Process transactions and manage your account
  • Verify your identity and eligibility to use the Services
  • Obtain parental consent for Teen Users
  • Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
  • Comply with our legal obligations

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Other Users: Certain information from your profile may be visible to other users as necessary for the functioning of the platform (e.g., Teen Users' profiles are visible to Employer Users who may want to hire them).
  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.

5. Parents and Guardians

5.1 Parental Rights: Parents and legal guardians of Teen Users under the age of 18 have the right to review information collected from their child, request that it be deleted, and refuse to allow further collection or use of their child's information.

5.2 Parental Consent: We require verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from Teen Users under 18. See our Parental Consent Framework for details.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Choices

7.1 Account Information: You can access, update, or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account settings.

7.2 Communication Preferences: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails. You may not opt out of service-related communications (e.g., account verification, purchase confirmations, and administrative messages).

7.3 Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually change your browser settings to remove or reject cookies. See our Cookie Policy for more information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are specifically designed to include users between the ages of 14 and 18. We collect personal information from these users only with verifiable parental consent and in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable laws.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights may include the right to know what personal information we collect, disclose, or sell, and the right to request deletion of personal information.

11. International Users

Our Services are hosted in the United States. If you access our Services from regions with laws governing data collection and use that may differ from U.S. law, please note that we may transfer your information to a country and jurisdiction that does not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

Youth Protection Guidelines

Last Updated: April 23, 2025

1. Our Commitment to Youth Safety

Buzzy Network is committed to creating a safe environment for teenage users. These guidelines outline our approach to protecting young users and ensuring that all interactions on our platform prioritize their safety and well-being.

2. Age-Appropriate Job Opportunities

All job opportunities posted on our platform must be:

  • Appropriate for the age group (14-18 years)
  • Compliant with federal, state, and local child labor laws
  • Free from inherent safety hazards
  • Scheduled in accordance with school attendance requirements
  • Supervised by responsible adults

We reserve the right to remove any job posting that does not meet these criteria.

3. Employer Verification

To protect our teen users, we verify all employers on our platform through:

  • Business registration verification
  • Employer identification number (EIN) validation
  • Review of company information and online presence
  • Background checks where appropriate

4. Communication Guidelines

4.1 Safe Communication Channels: All initial communications between Teen Users and Employer Users must occur through our platform's messaging system, which is monitored for safety.

4.2 Parental Visibility: Parents/guardians of Teen Users have visibility into all communications between their teen and potential employers.

4.3 Prohibited Content: Communications containing inappropriate content, harassment, discrimination, or attempts to move communication off-platform prematurely will be flagged and may result in account suspension.

5. Privacy Protections for Teen Users

We implement additional privacy protections for Teen Users, including:

  • Limited profile visibility (employers can only see relevant information)
  • No display of full names until appropriate stage of job application process
  • No public display of contact information
  • Restricted data collection to information necessary for service functionality
  • Enhanced data security measures

6. Reporting and Response Procedures

6.1 Reporting Mechanisms: We provide easy-to-use reporting tools for users to flag inappropriate content, suspicious behavior, or safety concerns.

6.2 Response Protocol: Our team reviews all reports within 24 hours and takes appropriate action, which may include:

  • Removing inappropriate content
  • Suspending or terminating user accounts
  • Contacting parents/guardians of Teen Users
  • Reporting to law enforcement when necessary

7. Educational Resources

We provide educational resources for Teen Users, parents, and employers, including:

  • Safety guidelines for workplace interactions
  • Information about youth employment rights and responsibilities
  • Best practices for online communication
  • Resources for reporting workplace concerns

8. Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement

We continuously review and improve our youth protection measures through:

  • Regular platform safety audits
  • User feedback collection and implementation
  • Consultation with youth safety experts
  • Updates to policies and procedures as needed

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 23, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
  • Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website. This helps us improve the way our website works.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
  • Targeting Cookies: These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow certain third parties to place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

4. Your Cookie Choices

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.
  • Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool when you first visit our website, allowing you to select which categories of cookies you accept.
  • Opt-Out Links: Certain third-party advertising networks provide opt-out mechanisms.

Please note that if you choose to block certain cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.