Terms and Conditions

1. Purpose

These Terms and Conditions govern access to and use of the Licorn mobile application and online platform.

By accessing the Licorn mobile application or online platform, you, as a user, declare that you accept the Terms and Conditions in force.

The relationship between users and Licorn Group SA regarding all services is governed exclusively by these Terms and Conditions as well as by the Privacy Policy published separately.

In the event of a dispute, specific conditions expressly accepted in writing by Licorn Group SA and the recruiter shall prevail over these Terms and Conditions. For all other matters, these Terms and Conditions shall apply to any element not provided for or agreed upon in the specific conditions.

Unless otherwise provided in these Terms of Use, the applicable Terms and Conditions of Google or the Apple iTunes Store shall apply when accessing the Licorn Group SA mobile application or online platform.

The current Google Play terms are available at

https://play.google.com/intl/fr_ch/about/play-terms/
, in the applicable local version.

The current Apple terms are available at

https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/chfr/terms.html
, in the applicable local version.

1.1 SIASI – Swiss Institute for Applied and Systemic Intelligence

SIASI is a center of excellence operated by Licorn Group SA, bringing together professionals and experts specialized in the field of applied and systemic artificial intelligence.
It serves as the reference hub of Licorn Group SA for the research, development and implementation of innovative solutions in artificial intelligence.

The SIASI brand, as well as all associated names, logos and related content, are the exclusive property of Licorn Group SA. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

2. Pricing, General Provisions

Users located within Switzerland are billed in CHF. All other users are billed in EUR. The term “Recruiter” refers to employers, recruitment agencies and any other private placement services.

3. Pricing and payment – Recruiters / Recruitment agencies

a. The use of the Licorn platform by recruiters operates through credits purchased in advance. One credit is consumed only when a search displays at least one candidate profile matching the criteria defined by the recruiter. If no profile matches the criteria, no credit is used. Purchased credits are neither refundable nor exchangeable, unless expressly provided otherwise by Licorn.

b. Licorn Group SA declines all responsibility in cases where a candidate provides false information, fails to start the job as agreed, or behaves in a manner contrary to the employment contract. By hiring a candidate presented through the platform, the recruiter assumes full responsibility for their selection. The services provided by Licorn Group SA do not replace a thorough evaluation of the candidate by the recruiter.

c. If, for any reason whatsoever, the candidate presented by Licorn Group SA does not start the position, Licorn Group SA shall under no circumstances be held liable for any resulting damages or additional costs. Any claim for liability by the recruiter against Licorn Group SA is excluded.

d. Candidate files submitted to the Recruiter by Licorn Group SA remain the property of Licorn Group SA, with the exception of the file of a candidate who has submitted their application directly or who has been effectively hired. Such files must be treated as strictly confidential. The Recruiter is authorized to share the files only with the relevant end client or with its authorized internal departments, exclusively within the framework of the recruitment process for which the profile was presented.

e. The mutual obligation of confidentiality applies to any information relating to Licorn Group SA or to the recruiter that is not publicly accessible and that is exchanged between the recruiter and Licorn Group SA in the course of the execution of the contract.

4. Candidate pricing

a. The Application may be used free of charge and without limitation. No commission is charged upon hiring. No registration fee or subscription is required to access the essential features.

b. Additional optional features are offered as paid services, without affecting the possibility of using the Application fully free of charge. The prices of optional paid features are clearly indicated within the Application before any purchase.

5. Candidate registration

Only candidates aged 16 years or older may register as a Candidate on the Licorn mobile application or the Licorn.ch website.

The information provided by the Candidate must be accurate and updated when necessary. The Candidate must be able to provide all documents required for registration. Licorn Group SA may request copies of the aforementioned documents at any time. In the absence of the required documents, Licorn Group SA is entitled to immediately block the Candidate’s access to the platform and to terminate any contract concluded without prior notice. All other rights of Licorn Group SA in the event of missing or inaccurate information, including claims for damages, are reserved.

6. Recruiter / recruitment agency registration

By registering, the recruiter confirms that they hold the necessary authorizations for the activity of their company and that they undertake to comply with the applicable regulations, in particular labor law. The natural person completing the registration as a recruiter confirms that they are duly authorized to represent the company.

The information provided by the Recruiter must be accurate and updated when necessary. The Recruiter must be able to provide all documents required for registration. Licorn Group SA may request copies of the aforementioned documents at any time. In the absence of the required documents, Licorn Group SA is entitled to immediately block the Recruiter’s or the company’s access to the platform and to terminate any contract concluded without prior notice. All other rights of Licorn Group SA in the event of missing or inaccurate information, including claims for damages, are reserved.

7. Use of the Licorn online platform

General obligations of the User

The User is required to comply with these Terms and Conditions. The User is responsible for ensuring the security of their account and must immediately inform Licorn Group SA in the event of any unauthorized use. If third parties gain access to the username and password, Licorn Group SA must be informed immediately and cannot be held liable.

Users are required to provide complete and accurate information during registration and to submit all required documents and supporting evidence. Any modification of the information provided must be updated immediately on the Licorn Group SA platform. The User must also inform Licorn Group SA of any change that may affect their right to participate in private placement services, particularly if their work permit has expired. Licorn Group SA may verify the information provided at any time and request the necessary supporting documents. If it is established that a User has not fully complied with these obligations, Licorn Group SA is entitled to block the User’s access to the Licorn Group SA platform and terminate all ongoing contracts with immediate effect.

The User freely and expressly confirms and accepts that the use of Licorn Group SA is carried out entirely at their own responsibility. The User is not authorized to act in a manner that could damage or compromise the reputation, interests or rights of Licorn Group SA.

The User is not authorized to use the services provided by the Licorn Group SA online platform in an abusive, unlawful or non-compliant manner with these Terms and Conditions. If such use is identified, Licorn Group SA reserves the right to deactivate the User’s account and exclude the User from the Licorn Group SA online platform. In such a case, the User is not permitted to create a new account without the written authorization of Licorn Group SA.

Licorn, as a private recruitment and placement company, may provide redirections to partners offering a variety of services. These services may include advisory services, training or other related services. By accepting these Terms and Conditions, you acknowledge that any contractual engagement resulting from such redirection to partners is governed by the specific terms and conditions of each partner. Licorn acts solely as an intermediary facilitating contact between you and these partners, and any contractual relationship resulting from such redirections is established directly between you and the relevant partner.

User data will not be shared with our partners without the User’s explicit and verified consent. This means that, unless the User has expressly subscribed to a partner service within the application, no information concerning the User will be transmitted to such third parties.

8. Access to the Licorn online platform

Licorn Group SA is entitled to block access to its platform at any time or to suspend its services, for reasons attributable to it, with respect to any user.

9. Security and liability

Licorn Group SA makes every effort to ensure the security of its users. Licorn Group SA does not guarantee the absence of viruses or other elements that may cause modifications to the computer systems of its users. Licorn Group SA cannot be held liable in the event of cyberattacks carried out by third parties against its Users.

The Candidate may make themselves invisible to companies of their choice by listing them on the platform. Licorn Group SA does not guarantee that a recruiter will not identify a candidate through another company not specified by the candidate.
Users are bound by a duty of confidentiality, and Licorn Group SA cannot guarantee that a third party will not inform a recruiter of the presence of a candidate on the platform.

The Company may choose to remain anonymous on the platform until it has explicitly confirmed its interest in a candidate. Once interest has been confirmed, the information necessary to establish contact will be made accessible to the candidate.

The recruitment agency or placement service acting on behalf of its client is assured that the client company will remain anonymized throughout the process.

Licorn Group SA shall under no circumstances be held responsible for the use of the application or the online platform. The internet access provider chosen by the User is responsible for the transmission of information over telecommunications infrastructure. The User must therefore address any complaint or similar claim to their telecommunications service provider.

The Licorn Group SA mobile application and online platform are provided “as is” and “as available”, without any warranty of any kind. In particular, Licorn Group SA does not guarantee that: the Licorn Group SA online platform or its content are accurate, complete, error-free or reliable; or that Licorn Group SA and the services offered through it will always be available without limitation.

Licorn Group SA reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to modify its platform and the services offered, or to suspend them in whole or in part. The User is not entitled to expect the continued availability of the Licorn Group SA online platform services. The availability of the online platform may be interrupted at any time.

Licorn Group SA disclaims any liability for damages resulting from or related to the use of the Licorn Group SA online platform or its content.

If a third party, in particular another user, an authority or any other entity, asserts claims against Licorn Group SA arising from or related to the User’s use of the Licorn Group SA online platform, the User shall hold Licorn Group SA harmless from all damages, losses and expenses (including court costs and customary attorneys’ fees) and shall fully indemnify Licorn Group SA, including for court costs and customary attorneys’ fees.

10. Conditions of use required due to the terms of use of Google Play or Apple

When the User downloads and uses the Application via Google Play or the Apple App Store, the User is also subject to the terms of use specific to these platforms (Google Play Terms of Service and Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions). These terms are accessible directly through Google and Apple. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and those of Google or Apple, the provisions of the App Stores shall prevail solely with regard to access to and use of the Application through these platforms.

11. The User represents and warrants that :

The Recruiter is solely responsible for the selection of the candidate and for the execution of the tasks assigned to the candidate, as well as for obtaining any required work permits, residence permits or other necessary authorizations. The Recruiter bears full responsibility for all tasks assigned to the new employee during the course of their work. The Recruiter agrees to indemnify and hold Licorn Group SA harmless from any claims raised by candidates, applicants or employees introduced by Licorn Group SA, as well as by third parties in connection with the selection and placement of candidates and employees. The Recruiter is responsible for ensuring that all necessary checks are carried out to confirm that the candidate is not subject to any international sanctions laws or regulations issued by the United States, the European Union, the United Nations, or any applicable local laws or regulations.

The User must comply with the contractual terms of third parties when using the Licorn Group SA application.

12. Jurisdiction and applicable law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by Swiss law.

In order to be valid, any amendments or additions to these Terms and Conditions must be agreed in writing. Written form includes letters and emails. If a User does not agree with the amended Terms and Conditions, the User must notify Licorn Group SA in writing within 10 days following notification; failing this, the amended Terms and Conditions shall be deemed accepted. In any event, continued use of the Licorn platform after the publication of the amended Terms and Conditions shall constitute acceptance of such terms. In the event of disputes, the place of jurisdiction shall be the registered office of Licorn Group SA in Forel (Lavaux), Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. In addition, Licorn Group SA reserves the right to initiate legal proceedings before the competent court of the Recruiter’s domicile or registered office. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.

13. Language

These Terms and Conditions may be translated into other languages for convenience. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the translated versions and the original French version, the French version shall prevail.