These Customer Terms of Service ("Terms") are a legal agreement between Beskar, LLC ("Beskar", "we", "us") and the entity identified on the applicable Order Form ("Customer", "you"). By executing an Order Form that references these Terms, you agree to be bound by them.
"Platform" means the Beskar Alloy Hiring Intelligence platform at engine.beskar.io, including Alloy Verify, Alloy Search, Alloy Capture, and Alloy ID.
"Order Form" means the ordering document executed by the parties specifying the subscription plan, fees, term, and any add-ons.
"Candidate Data" means information about job candidates processed through the Platform, including resume content, verification results, and Alloy Scores.
"Alloy Score" means the evidence-based verification score (0–100) generated by the Platform's deterministic corroboration engine.
"Verification" means the process of cross-referencing candidate claims against independent public sources to produce an Alloy Score and evidence graph.
2.1 License. Subject to these Terms and payment of applicable fees, Beskar grants Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right to access and use the Platform during the subscription term for Customer's internal hiring and staffing operations.
2.2 Seat Limits. Use is limited to the number of seats specified in the Order Form. Each seat represents one named user. Seats may not be shared concurrently but may be reassigned.
2.3 Candidate Verifications. The Order Form specifies the monthly verification limit. Unused verifications do not roll over. Overages will be invoiced at the per-verification rate in effect.
2.4 Acceptable Use. Customer will not: (a) sublicense, resell, or distribute the Platform; (b) reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive source code; (c) use the Platform to develop a competing product; (d) circumvent usage limits or security controls; (e) transmit malicious code; or (f) use the Platform in violation of applicable law.
3.1 Evidence-Based Verification. The Platform verifies candidate claims by cross-referencing them against 13+ independent public sources including SEC EDGAR, SAM.gov, GitHub, LinkedIn, Credly, ORCID, USPTO, academic databases, and web presence. The Alloy Score reflects the volume and depth of independently corroborated evidence — it is not a quality ranking, recommendation, or fitness-for-employment determination.
3.2 No Hiring Decisions. The Platform provides supplementary evidence. Customer remains solely responsible for all hiring decisions. Alloy Scores and verification results must not be used as the sole basis for any adverse employment action.
3.3 No Adverse Action. Because the Platform is not a CRA and does not produce consumer reports, FCRA adverse action requirements do not apply. However, Customer agrees to use the Platform responsibly and in compliance with all applicable employment laws.
3.4 Public Data Only. The Platform accesses only publicly available information. It does not access: criminal records, credit reports, driving records, medical records, private social media, or any information requiring the candidate's Social Security number.
4.1 Data Processing. Customer is the data controller for Candidate Data submitted to the Platform. Beskar processes Candidate Data solely to provide the verification services. Beskar does not sell, share, or use Candidate Data for any purpose other than delivering the Platform services to Customer.
4.2 Data Retention. Candidate profiles and verification results are retained for the duration of Customer's subscription. Upon termination, Customer may request export of its data within 30 days. After 30 days, Beskar will delete Customer's Candidate Data from active systems within 90 days, except as required by law or legitimate business purposes (e.g., audit logs).
4.3 Security. Beskar maintains commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect Candidate Data, including: encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest, access controls, audit logging, and regular security assessments. The Platform runs on Google Cloud Platform infrastructure.
4.4 Candidate Rights. If a candidate requests removal of their data, Customer will notify Beskar, and Beskar will remove the candidate's profile within 30 days.
4.5 Alloy ID. Where candidates create their own Alloy ID (candidate-initiated verification), the candidate owns their Alloy ID profile. Customer may view verified candidate data but does not own the underlying Alloy ID. Candidates may request removal of their Alloy ID at any time.
5.1 Beskar IP. The Platform, including its algorithms, scoring methodology, evidence graph, corroboration engine, and user interface, is the exclusive property of Beskar. The verification methodology described herein is the subject of a provisional patent application filed by Beskar, LLC. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of Beskar's intellectual property to Customer.
5.2 Customer Data. Customer retains all rights to its data submitted to the Platform. Customer grants Beskar a limited license to process such data solely for the purpose of providing the Platform services.
5.3 Aggregated Data. Beskar may use anonymized, aggregated data derived from Platform usage to improve the Platform, generate market intelligence, and develop benchmarks, provided such data cannot be used to identify any individual candidate or Customer.
6.1 Fees. Customer will pay the fees specified in the Order Form. All fees are in USD unless otherwise stated.
6.2 Payment Terms. Invoices are due Net 30 from the invoice date unless otherwise specified in the Order Form. Late payments accrue interest at 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less.
6.3 Taxes. Fees are exclusive of applicable taxes. Customer is responsible for all taxes, excluding taxes based on Beskar's net income.
6.4 Price Changes. Beskar will provide at least 60 days' written notice of any fee changes prior to a renewal term.
7.1 Term. The subscription term begins on the Start Date in the Order Form and continues for the Initial Term. The subscription auto-renews for successive 12-month terms unless either party gives 30 days' written notice prior to the end of the then-current term.
7.2 Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate these Terms if the other party: (a) materially breaches and fails to cure within 30 days of written notice; or (b) becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy, or ceases operations.
7.3 Effect of Termination. Upon termination: (a) Customer's access to the Platform ceases; (b) Customer will pay all fees accrued through the termination date; (c) Customer may request data export within 30 days; (d) Beskar will delete Customer data per Section 4.2.
8.1 Platform Warranty. Beskar warrants that the Platform will perform materially in accordance with its documentation during the subscription term.
8.2 Verification Accuracy. The Platform verifies information against publicly available sources as they exist at the time of verification. Beskar does not warrant that public sources are complete, accurate, or current. Verification results reflect evidence found — not evidence that exists.
9.1 Cap. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BESKAR'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY CUSTOMER IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
9.2 Exclusion. IN NO EVENT WILL BESKAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.
9.3 Hiring Decisions. Beskar has no liability for Customer's hiring decisions, including any decision made in reliance on an Alloy Score or verification result. Customer is solely responsible for evaluating candidates and making employment decisions.
Each party agrees to protect the other's Confidential Information using the same degree of care it uses for its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care. Confidential Information includes: business plans, pricing, customer lists, technical data, and any information marked as confidential. Confidential Information does not include information that is publicly available, independently developed, or rightfully received from a third party.
12.1 Beskar Indemnity. Beskar will defend Customer against third-party claims alleging that the Platform infringes such third party's intellectual property rights, and will indemnify Customer against damages finally awarded, provided Customer: (a) gives prompt notice; (b) grants Beskar sole control of the defense; and (c) provides reasonable assistance.
12.2 Customer Indemnity. Customer will defend and indemnify Beskar against third-party claims arising from: (a) Customer's use of the Platform in violation of these Terms; (b) Customer's hiring decisions; or (c) Customer's violation of applicable law.
13.1 Governing Law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts of law principles.
13.2 Dispute Resolution. Any dispute will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by JAMS in New York, NY, under its Streamlined Rules. Each party bears its own costs.
13.3 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the applicable Order Form, constitute the entire agreement between the parties. No modification is effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.
13.4 Assignment. Neither party may assign these Terms without the other's written consent, except in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all assets.
13.5 Notices. Notices must be in writing and sent to the addresses in the Order Form, or by email to admin@beskar.io (for Beskar) or the billing contact (for Customer).
13.6 Force Majeure. Neither party is liable for delays caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, pandemic, or government action.
13.7 Severability. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.