Terms & Conditions
Website Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 7 May 2026
Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using the website located at www.abacus.careers (the “Website”).
This Website is operated by Abacus Talent Group Ltd, trading as Abacus Professional Recruitment and Abacus Legal Recruitment (“Abacus”, “we”, “us” or “our”).
By accessing or using this Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.
1. About Our Services
Abacus is a recruitment and talent consultancy business providing recruitment, executive search, staffing and related employment services to candidates, clients and visitors to the Website.
Information provided on the Website is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, financial or employment advice.
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You must not:
- use the Website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations;
- knowingly introduce viruses, malware, spyware or other harmful material;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, servers or databases;
- interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website;
- impersonate another person or organisation;
- submit false, misleading or inaccurate information;
- use automated systems, bots, AI agents, scripts or scraping tools to access, extract or harvest data from the Website without our prior written consent;
- reproduce, duplicate or exploit any part of the Website or its content for commercial purposes without permission.
We reserve the right to suspend or block access to the Website where we reasonably believe these Terms have been breached.
3. Accounts and Passwords
Where you create an account with us, you must ensure that all information provided is accurate, complete and up to date.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details and for all activity carried out using your account.
You must notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorised access to your account or any security breach.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that breach these Terms or are suspected of misuse.
4. Recruitment Services Disclaimer
While we aim to ensure that vacancies, candidate information and other content on the Website are accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee:
- the availability of any vacancy;
- that any candidate will obtain employment;
- that any employer will fill a vacancy;
- the suitability of any candidate or employer;
- the accuracy, completeness or reliability of information submitted by third parties.
Recruitment decisions remain solely the responsibility of the relevant employer and candidate.
Nothing on this Website creates an employment relationship between Abacus and any user unless separately agreed in writing.
5. Candidate Information and CV Submission
By submitting your CV or personal information through the Website, you confirm that:
- the information provided is accurate and truthful;
- you have the right to share that information with us;
- you consent to us processing your information for recruitment and employment-related purposes in accordance with our Privacy Notice.
Candidates retain ownership of their personal data and CV content. However, by submitting information to us, you grant Abacus a non-exclusive licence to use, store, process and share that information where reasonably necessary for recruitment-related purposes.
6. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in the Website and its content, including text, graphics, logos, branding, software, databases and design, are owned by or licensed to Abacus unless otherwise stated.
You may view and print material from the Website for personal, non-commercial use only.
You must not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, republish or commercially exploit any Website content without our prior written consent.
Our trademarks, trade names and branding may not be used without permission.
7. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Technologies
We may use artificial intelligence (“AI”), machine learning tools and automated technologies to support recruitment activities and Website operations, including:
- CV parsing and analysis;
- candidate matching;
- skills analysis;
- communications and scheduling;
- fraud prevention and security monitoring;
- data analytics and operational improvements.
Where required by law, automated processing is subject to appropriate human oversight.
Users should not rely solely on automated outputs generated through the Website and remain responsible for independently reviewing information provided.
8. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, security or privacy practices of third-party websites.
Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk and we encourage users to review the relevant terms and privacy policies of those websites.
9. Website Availability
We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure or error-free.
We may suspend, withdraw, update or change all or any part of the Website without notice.
10. Security
While we implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the Website and personal data, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users submit information to the Website at their own risk.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Abacus shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential or economic loss arising from:
- use of or inability to use the Website;
- reliance on Website content;
- interruption or unavailability of the Website;
- unauthorised access to data or transmissions;
- third-party content or services.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for:
- death or personal injury caused by negligence;
- fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
- any liability which cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
12. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Abacus, its directors, employees, consultants and agents from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Website.
13. Privacy and Cookies
Our use of personal data is governed by our:
- Privacy Notice; and
- Cookie Policy.
These documents form part of these Terms and should be read carefully before using the Website.
14. Data Protection
Abacus processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018 and any applicable Northern Ireland legislation.
We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”).
Further information about how we collect, use, retain and protect personal data is set out in our Privacy Notice.
15. Electronic Communications
By using the Website or communicating with us electronically, you consent to receive communications from us electronically where permitted by law.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
Any changes will take effect when published on the Website. Continued use of the Website following publication of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.
17. Governing Law
These Terms and any dispute arising from them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Northern Ireland.
The courts of Northern Ireland shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes relating to these Terms or the Website.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Email: gdpr@abacus.careers
Website: www.abacus.careers
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us