Recruiter Code of Conduct

1. PURPOSE

This Code of Conduct establishes binding standards for all recruiters and employers using AccessStudents to recruit and interact with students. By accessing student data, you agree to comply with all terms in this document.

2. DATA HANDLING RULES

You agree to:

• Access student data ONLY for legitimate recruiting purposes
• Store student data securely (encryption, access controls)
• NOT download, scrape, or extract student data without consent
• NOT share student data with third parties outside your organization
• NOT re-disclose student information on social media or job boards
• NOT sell or market student data
• Honor student blocking and opt-out requests
• Delete student data when recruiting relationship ends
• Comply with all data retention and deletion requests
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information

3. STUDENT PRIVACY RESPECT

You understand that:

• Students control their visibility settings and profile sharing permissions
• You cannot access profiles set to private visibility
• You can only contact students through the AccessStudents Platform
• You cannot contact students via personal phone/email without explicit Platform authorization
• You must respect students' communication preferences and opt-outs
• Video content shared with you is for recruitment purposes only
• Behavioral assessments are informational only, not hiring criteria

4. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION & FAIR HIRING

You commit to:

• Comply with all employment discrimination laws:
  • Title VII (race, color, religion, sex, national origin)
  • ADA (disability discrimination)
  • ADEA (age discrimination—40+)
  • GINA (genetic information)
  • State and local non-discrimination laws
• NOT use psychological assessments or behavioral data as sole hiring criteria
• NOT discriminate based on protected characteristics
• NOT request protected information (race, religion, health, etc.)
• NOT assume capabilities or limitations based on age, gender, or identity
• Provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities
• Review all AI recommendations through a lens of legal compliance
• Document that human judgment and legal review were applied

5. BEHAVIORAL & ASSESSMENT DATA USAGE

You understand and agree:

• Career DNA™ assessments are informational, not diagnostic
• Red Flags™ alerts are algorithmic suggestions, not legal determinations
• You must investigate any flags before making decisions
• You cannot reject candidates based solely on assessment scores
• You cannot use assessments to screen based on protected characteristics
• Assessments predict professional compatibility, not individual capability
• All hiring decisions require human review and judgment

6. PROFESSIONAL & RESPECTFUL OUTREACH

You agree to:

• Send professional, respectful communications only
• Personalize outreach (not bulk spam)
• Clearly identify yourself and your company
• Be transparent about job opportunities and terms
• Respond to student inquiries within 2 business days
• Honor student requests to stop contact
• NOT engage in sexual or romantic harassment
• NOT make inappropriate advances or comments
• Treat all students with professionalism and respect

7. HONEST JOB DESCRIPTIONS & COMPENSATION

You promise to:

• Provide accurate, complete job descriptions
• Disclose compensation clearly (salary range or hourly rate)
• Explain actual benefits and work conditions
• Disclose whether positions are remote, in-office, or hybrid
• Clearly state role responsibilities and expectations
• Disclose travel, relocation, or other requirements
• Specify if internship is paid or unpaid
• Provide accurate company information
• NOT use bait-and-switch tactics

8. PLATFORM USAGE COMPLIANCE

You will NOT:

• Attempt to bypass Platform features or security
• Use bots or automated tools to extract student data
• Scrape, hack, or misuse Platform data
• Violate Platform terms or policies
• Use Platform for non-recruiting purposes
• Contact students through methods other than the Platform
• Misrepresent yourself or your company
• Post false or misleading job opportunities

9. SPECIAL PROTECTIONS FOR MINORS (Under 18)

For high school students, you agree to:

• Comply with all child labor laws (Fair Labor Standards Act, state laws)
• Obtain parental consent before employing minors
• Respect restricted work hours by state law
• Provide safe working conditions
• NOT discriminate against minors based on age
• Ensure all communications are professional and appropriate
• Report any concerning communications through AccessStudents

10. VIOLATIONS & CONSEQUENCES

AccessStudents takes violations seriously.

Violations of this Code may result in:

• First Offense: Warning and compliance notice
• Moderate Violations: Temporary suspension (30-90 days)
• Severe Violations: Permanent ban from Platform
• Serious Misconduct: Referral to law enforcement
• Any Violation: Notification to affected students

11. REPORTING MISCONDUCT

If you witness or experience misconduct by other recruiters:

Report to: conduct@myaccessstudents.com

Include recruiter name, specific violations, and evidence. All reports are investigated.

12. LEGAL COMPLIANCE

You acknowledge:

• You are responsible for all hiring practices and compliance
• AccessStudents is not responsible for your hiring decisions
• You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• You are liable for discrimination and illegal hiring practices
• Violations may result in EEOC investigations or lawsuits
• This agreement does not override legal requirements (laws take precedence)

13. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

By accepting this Code of Conduct, you confirm:

• You have read and understand all terms
• You agree to comply with all standards
• You understand the consequences of violations
• You commit to ethical and legal recruiting practices
• You accept responsibility for your conduct on the Platform

14. QUESTIONS?

Contact our legal team: conduct@myaccessstudents.com