Terms of Service

Welcome to Handa Resume (handaresume.com). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our free resume builder service. By using Handa Resume, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use Handa Resume.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Handa Resume, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Service Description

Handa Resume provides a free online resume builder service that allows users to:

• Create professional resumes using our templates
• Save resume drafts locally or to a database (with account registration)
• Download resumes in PDF format
• Share resumes publicly via generated links
• Manage multiple resume versions

The service is provided “as is” and we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time without prior notice.

3. User Responsibilities

By using Handa Resume, you agree to:

• Provide Accurate Information: You are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information you enter into your resume.
• Lawful Use: Use the service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and applicable Philippine laws.
• Account Security: If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
• Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to:
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service
  • Use automated tools to access the service without permission

4. Intellectual Property

Service Content: All content on Handa Resume, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, resume templates, and software, is the property of Handa Resume and is protected by Philippine and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User Content: You retain all rights to the resume content you create using our service. By using our service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to store, display, and process your resume content solely for the purpose of providing the service to you.

Public Sharing: When you choose to make your resume public and generate a share link, you grant us permission to display your resume to anyone who accesses that link.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

Handa Resume is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of any content

We do not guarantee that using our resume builder will result in job offers or employment. Your success depends on many factors beyond the scope of our service.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Philippine law, Handa Resume and its operators shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or use
• Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the service
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your data
• Damages resulting from errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in your resume content

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the service shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve months prior to the claim.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Handa Resume and its operators from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Any content you submit or share through the service

8. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as Google for authentication and AdSense for advertisements) that are not owned or controlled by Handa Resume.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Handa Resume shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party services.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Technical or security reasons

Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease. We recommend downloading your resume data regularly to avoid loss of information.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes shall be submitted to the appropriate courts in the Philippines.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.