1. APPLICATION OF THESE TERMS

These Candidate Terms and Conditions apply to all Candidates who:

• submit a CV or résumé to Hustle Co.;
• apply for a position advertised by Hustle Co.;
• register with Hustle Co.;
• participate in recruitment processes facilitated by Hustle Co.;
• provide information for consideration for employment, consulting, contracting or advisory opportunities;
• engage with Hustle Co.’s consultants, systems or recruitment platforms.

By submitting information to Hustle Co., the Candidate acknowledges that they have read, understood and accepted these Terms.

2. CANDIDATE WARRANTIES

The Candidate warrants that all information supplied to Hustle Co. is:

• true;
• accurate;
• complete;
• current;
• not misleading.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• CVs and résumés;
• qualifications;
• certifications;
• employment history;
• salary information;
• references;
• right-to-work information;
• immigration status;
• criminal history disclosures;
• supporting documentation.

The Candidate acknowledges that Hustle Co. may rely on such information when facilitating introductions to Clients.

3. CONSENT TO SHARE INFORMATION

The Candidate expressly authorises Hustle Co. to disclose and share information supplied by the Candidate with prospective Clients for recruitment and talent acquisition purposes.

Such information may include:

• CVs;
• contact information;
• employment history;
• qualifications;
• salary expectations;
• interview notes;
• assessment outcomes;
• references;
• application information.

The Candidate acknowledges that sharing such information is necessary for recruitment services to be provided.

4. REFERENCE CHECK CONSENT

Where consent is provided, the Candidate authorises Hustle Co. to:

• obtain references;
• verify employment history;
• discuss previous employment;
• communicate with referees;
• communicate with previous employers;
• communicate with professional contacts relevant to recruitment processes.

The Candidate acknowledges that reference information may influence recruitment outcomes.

5. NO GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT

Hustle Co. does not guarantee:

• job placement;
• interviews;
• progression through recruitment processes;
• employment offers;
• contractor engagements;
• consulting engagements;
• compensation levels;
• hiring outcomes.

The Candidate acknowledges that all hiring decisions remain solely within the discretion of the Client.

6. RECRUITMENT PROCESS DISCLAIMER

The Candidate acknowledges that Hustle Co. does not control:

• hiring timelines;
• interview scheduling by Clients;
• offer decisions;
• compensation decisions;
• employment decisions;
• organisational restructures;
• hiring freezes;
• role cancellations.

Clients may suspend, postpone, modify or cancel recruitment processes at any stage.

Hustle Co. shall not be liable for any losses arising from such decisions.

7. CAREER DECISIONS AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Candidate acknowledges that any decision to:

• resign from employment;
• accept employment;
• reject employment;
• relocate;
• incur expenses;
• terminate existing contractual arrangements;
• enter into new employment arrangements;

is made solely at the Candidate’s own risk.

The Candidate remains solely responsible for obtaining independent financial, legal, tax, immigration or professional advice where appropriate.

8. RELOCATION DISCLAIMER

Where opportunities involve relocation, remote work, international employment or cross-border contracting, the Candidate acknowledges that:

• relocation decisions are their own responsibility;
• immigration requirements may change;
• visa applications may be delayed or refused;
• employment offers may be amended or withdrawn;
• external factors may impact relocation plans.

Hustle Co. shall not be liable for:

• relocation expenses;
• accommodation costs;
• travel costs;
• immigration costs;
• visa expenses;
• loss arising from relocation decisions.

9. OFFER WITHDRAWAL AND EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION

The Candidate acknowledges that:

• employment offers may be withdrawn;
• start dates may change;
• probationary periods may apply;
• employment may terminate following commencement;
• employers may restructure or change business requirements.

Hustle Co. shall not be liable for any losses arising from:

• offer withdrawals;
• delayed start dates;
• failed probation periods;
• redundancies;
• dismissals;
• employment termination.

10. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CLIENTS

Candidates acknowledge that information regarding:

• compensation;
• benefits;
• company culture;
• organisational structures;
• reporting lines;
• growth opportunities;
• business plans;

may be supplied by Clients.

Hustle Co. does not independently verify all information supplied by Clients and makes no guarantee regarding its accuracy.

Candidates remain responsible for conducting their own due diligence.

11. CANDIDATE CONDUCT

Candidates agree to:

• provide truthful information;
• communicate professionally;
• attend scheduled interviews where reasonably possible;
• treat Clients and representatives respectfully;
• maintain confidentiality regarding recruitment processes.

Candidates shall not knowingly provide false, misleading or fraudulent information.

12. FRAUD AND MISREPRESENTATION

Where Hustle Co. reasonably believes that a Candidate has supplied false, misleading or fraudulent information, Hustle Co. reserves the right to:

• remove the Candidate from recruitment processes;
• terminate engagement;
• withdraw introductions;
• notify affected Clients where legally permissible.

Candidates may be held responsible for losses arising from fraudulent or misleading information supplied by them.

13. CONFIDENTIALITY

Candidates acknowledge that recruitment processes may involve confidential information relating to Clients.

Such information may include:

• business plans;
• commercial information;
• salary structures;
• hiring strategies;
• intellectual property;
• operational information.

Candidates agree not to disclose such information without prior written consent.

This obligation survives the conclusion of any recruitment process.

14. NO EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH HUSTLE CO.

Nothing in these Terms creates:

• employment;
• partnership;
• agency;
• joint venture;
• fiduciary relationship;

between the Candidate and Hustle Co.

Hustle Co. acts solely as an independent intermediary.

15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hustle Co. shall not be liable for:

• loss of income;
• loss of earnings;
• loss of opportunity;
• relocation losses;
• emotional distress;
• reputational harm;
• indirect or consequential damages.

Where liability cannot lawfully be excluded, Hustle Co.’s total liability shall be limited in accordance with the Website Terms of Use and General Conditions.

16. INDEMNITY

The Candidate agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Hustle Co., its directors, employees, consultants, contractors and representatives against claims, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses arising from:

• inaccurate information supplied by the Candidate;
• fraudulent conduct;
• breach of these Terms;
• unlawful conduct;
• employment disputes involving the Candidate.

17. DATA PROCESSING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Candidate acknowledges that Personal Information may be collected, processed, stored, transferred and used by Hustle Co. in accordance with the Hustle Co. Privacy Policy.

The Candidate acknowledges that recruitment services cannot reasonably be provided without such processing.

18. WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATIONS

Candidates may withdraw applications at any stage by notifying Hustle Co.

Withdrawal of an application shall not automatically require deletion of Personal Information where retention is required:

• by law;
• for legitimate business purposes;
• for compliance purposes;
• for future recruitment opportunities where lawful.

Such processing shall remain subject to the Hustle Co. Privacy Policy.

19. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

20. ACCEPTANCE

By submitting a CV, applying for a role, registering with Hustle Co., participating in a recruitment process or otherwise engaging with Hustle Co., the Candidate confirms that they have read, understood and accepted these Candidate Terms and Conditions.