Terms & Conditions

1) Who We Are
88forty8 Consulting is a boutique leadership advisory firm focused on hiring HR leadership talent for organizations across sectors, sizes, and geographies.

2) Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you agree to these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.

3) Scope of Services
Executive search and advisory focused on HR leadership roles.

Talent mapping, market intelligence, and related leadership hiring advisory.

We may update or refine our service offerings at any time.

4) Eligibility
You must have the authority to enter into contracts on behalf of yourself or your organization. By engaging us, you represent that you are legally capable of doing so.

5) No Guarantee of Employment or Engagement
For candidates: we do not guarantee interviews, offers, or employment.

For clients: we do not guarantee a specific outcome or hire; we provide best-effort professional services.

6) Your Responsibilities
Clients agree to:

Provide accurate role briefs, timely feedback, and relevant information.

Maintain lawful, non-discriminatory hiring processes.

Pay fees and expenses per the agreed proposal, service letter, or email confirmation.

Candidates agree to:

Provide accurate and current information in resumes, profiles, and interviews.

Inform us of competing offers, changes in availability, and any conflicts of interest.

Refrain from sharing confidential client information without permission.

7) Fees, Invoices & Taxes (Clients)
Fees, payment schedules, replacement/guarantee terms, and any retainers or cancellation fees are as specified in our proposal or service agreement.

Invoices are payable within the agreed timeline. Late payments may attract interest or collection costs.

Taxes, where applicable, are payable by the client.

8) Confidentiality
We may receive confidential information from clients and candidates. We will use and disclose such information only as necessary for the assignment or as required by law.

You agree to keep our proprietary methods, reports, and materials confidential.

9) Data Protection & Privacy
We process personal data (including resumes and professional history) solely for recruitment/advisory purposes and in line with applicable laws.

By submitting information, you consent to our processing and contacting you regarding suitable opportunities or services.

Refer to our Privacy Policy for details on data handling, retention, and your rights.

10) Intellectual Property
All content on our website—including text, graphics, logos, and reports—is owned by or licensed to 88forty8 Consulting and protected by applicable IP laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our written consent.

11) Acceptable Use of the Website
You agree not to:

Use the site for unlawful, misleading, or harmful activities.

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data.

Scrape, harvest, or reproduce content without permission.

12) Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., LinkedIn profiles). We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

13) Disclaimers
Services are provided on a professional, best-effort basis.

We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free website availability.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all implied warranties regarding the website and services.

14) Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, 88forty8 Consulting is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, lost profits, loss of data, or business interruption. Our aggregate liability arising from these Terms or services shall not exceed the total fees paid by the client for the specific assignment giving rise to the claim.

15) Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold 88forty8 Consulting harmless from claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the website/services.

16) Equal Opportunity & Fair Practices
We support equal opportunity. Clients are responsible for ensuring that their hiring practices comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws.

17) Non-Circumvention (Clients)
For active assignments, you agree not to bypass 88forty8 Consulting by directly engaging candidates we introduce for the same role without our written consent, for the duration and scope defined in the service agreement.

18) Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be effective when posted on our website. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

19) Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Courts located in [insert city/state] shall have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to any mandatory arbitration/mediation clause contained in the service agreement, if applicable.

20) Contact Us
88forty8 Consulting
Email: anupamhans@88forty8.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anupamhans