These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern access to and use of the website operated for The Intellectual Group (TIG), including pages relating to Intellectual Concepts, LLC, Chesapeake Property & Fleet (CPF), Chesapeake Supply Solutions (CSS), and Intellectual Staffing & Workforce Solutions (ISWS). By accessing or using the website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the website.
1. Website Purpose
The website provides general information about TIG, its divisions, services, business capabilities, recruiting activities, vendor and subcontractor opportunities, and methods for contacting or submitting information to TIG. Website content is provided for general informational and business-development purposes and may be changed, suspended, or removed at any time.
2. No Guarantee of Services, Employment, Contract, or Opportunity
Nothing on the website constitutes a guarantee of employment, candidate placement, contract award, vendor approval, subcontractor selection, work assignment, procurement opportunity, service availability, pricing, financing, or any other commercial relationship. TIG may accept, reject, discontinue, or request additional information concerning any inquiry or submission, subject to applicable law and binding contractual obligations.
3. Website Submissions
You agree that information and documents submitted through the website will be accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you have authority to submit them. You must not knowingly submit false, misleading, fraudulent, unlawful, infringing, malicious, or unauthorized material. You are responsible for reviewing documents before upload and for avoiding unnecessary sensitive information.
4. Uploaded Documents
Documents submitted through website forms or upload features may be reviewed, stored, used, and, where appropriate to the stated purpose, shared as described in the Privacy Policy. Uploading a document does not create an employment, agency, partnership, vendor, subcontractor, fiduciary, or contractual relationship with TIG. TIG may decline to review or may delete submissions that are irrelevant, malicious, unlawful, technically unsafe, or outside the purpose of the applicable form.
5. Recruiting and Candidate Submissions
Submitting a resume, application, or professional information does not guarantee an interview, referral, presentation to a client, placement, employment, or offer. Employment decisions are made by the applicable employer. TIG and ISWS may evaluate information for current or future opportunities consistent with applicable law and the Privacy Policy.
6. Vendor and Subcontractor Submissions
Submission of a vendor, supplier, contractor, or subcontractor qualification form does not constitute approval, prequalification, award, promise of work, or a binding subcontract. Any actual engagement will be governed by a separate written agreement, purchase order, work order, or other authorized contracting document.
7. Quotes, Pricing, and Service Information
Website descriptions, estimates, examples, rates, or service information are not binding offers unless expressly stated in an authorized written agreement. Final scope, price, schedule, staffing, insurance, performance standards, and other commercial terms are subject to written confirmation.
8. Acceptable Use
You may use the website only for lawful purposes. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or systems; interfere with website operation; introduce malware or harmful code; scrape or harvest information in a manner that violates law or website restrictions; impersonate another person or business; submit fraudulent material; use the website to violate intellectual-property, privacy, confidentiality, or other rights; or use the website for unlawful, abusive, or deceptive activity.
9. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, website text, graphics, logos, branding, designs, photographs, documents, layout, and other original content are owned by or licensed to TIG or its applicable affiliates and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. Limited viewing, downloading, or printing for legitimate personal or business-evaluation purposes does not transfer ownership. No TIG name, logo, trade name, branding, or proprietary material may be used in a manner suggesting endorsement, affiliation, or authorization without permission.
10. Third-Party Content and Links
The website may link to or integrate third-party websites and services. Links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily constitute endorsement. TIG is not responsible for the availability, content, security, accuracy, or privacy practices of independent third parties.
11. Website Availability and Security
TIG seeks to maintain a functional and reasonably secure website but does not warrant uninterrupted, error-free, virus-free, or completely secure operation. Maintenance, technical failures, cyber incidents, third-party outages, or other events may affect availability. Users are responsible for using appropriate security measures on their own devices and systems.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." TIG DISCLAIMS WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND AVAILABILITY, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT A WARRANTY CANNOT LAWFULLY BE DISCLAIMED.
13. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TIG AND ITS AFFILIATES, DIVISIONS, OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, RELIANCE ON WEBSITE CONTENT, THIRD-PARTY LINKS, OR UNAUTHORIZED INTERFERENCE WITH THE WEBSITE. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
14. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for losses, claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your unlawful misuse of the website, your violation of these Terms, or material you submit without lawful authority. This provision does not apply where prohibited by applicable law.
15. Privacy
Use of personal information collected through the website is governed by TIG's Privacy Policy, which should be read together with these Terms.
16. Electronic Communications
By contacting TIG electronically or submitting a website form, you consent to receiving communications reasonably related to your inquiry, submission, application, requested service, or business relationship, subject to applicable law. This does not authorize unrelated marketing where separate consent is legally required.
17. No Professional Advice
Website content is general business information and is not legal, tax, accounting, financial, medical, or other regulated professional advice. Users should obtain appropriate professional advice for their particular circumstances.
18. Changes to the Website or Terms
TIG may revise these Terms or modify the website from time to time. Updated Terms become effective when posted unless a different effective date is stated. Continued use after an update constitutes acceptance to the extent permitted by law.
19. Governing Law
Except where applicable law requires otherwise, these Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute concerning these Terms will be subject to applicable jurisdiction and venue requirements.
20. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.
21. Entire Website Terms
These Terms and the Privacy Policy constitute the general terms governing use of the website. They do not replace a separate signed contract, work order, recruiting agreement, subcontract, purchase order, confidentiality agreement, or other binding agreement between TIG and another party. If a separate binding agreement conflicts with these Terms regarding the subject matter of that agreement, the separate agreement will control.
22. Contact
Questions regarding these Terms may be submitted through the Contact Us section of the TIG website.