Terms of Service

By accessing, browsing, or using the CreativeNook HR HR Management and Payroll System (the "System"), you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and that you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy.

If you are using the System on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the System.

Access to the System is granted on a per-user basis by your organization's administrator. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

The integrity of HR and payroll data is critical. You are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information you enter or modify within the System.

We strive to provide reliable, uninterrupted access to the System, but we cannot guarantee 100% uptime. We reserve the right to temporarily or permanently modify, suspend, or discontinue access for the following reasons:

• Scheduled maintenance and system upgrades
• Emergency security patches or vulnerability remediation
• Third-party infrastructure failures outside our control
• Feature modifications, additions, or removals
• Updates to authentication methods, including Google OAuth

The System, including all software, interfaces, content, and underlying technology, is the exclusive property of CreativeNook HR and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Your use of the System does not grant you any ownership rights.

You may not, without explicit written authorization:

• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute any part of the System
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the System
• Use the System or its features for competitive intelligence
• Sublicense or transfer your access rights to others

Use of the System must comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Data protection and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, Data Privacy Act)
• Employment and labor laws applicable in your jurisdiction
• Anti-fraud and financial regulations related to payroll
• Your organization's internal policies and codes of conduct
• Google's Terms of Service when using Google authentication

Access to the System may be suspended or permanently revoked at any time, with or without prior notice, in any of the following circumstances:

• Violation of any provision of these Terms of Service
• Unauthorized use, misuse, or abuse of the System
• Suspected or confirmed security breach involving your account
• End of employment or contractual relationship with your organization
• Request by your organization's administrator

Upon termination, your right to access the System ceases immediately. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will continue to apply.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CreativeNook HR and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the System. Specifically, we are not liable for:

• System downtime, interruptions, or performance degradation
• Loss, corruption, or unauthorized access to your data
• Errors or inaccuracies in data entered by users
• Third-party service failures, including Google authentication outages
• Indirect consequences of actions taken based on System data

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify users directly.

Your continued use of the System after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree with the revised terms, you must stop using the System and contact your administrator to deactivate your account.

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please reach out to us.

The System supports both standard email/password login and Google OAuth 2.0 authentication. By using Google authentication, you additionally agree to the following:

• You will comply with Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
• You authorize us to access the minimum required Google account data (email, name, profile picture)
• We do not store your Google password — authentication is handled entirely by Google
• You may revoke our access at any time via your Google Account security settings
• Service availability may depend on Google OAuth infrastructure