Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: May 13, 2025

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the services provided by Verified Path Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with registered office address: Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, London, England, W1T 6EB (“Verified Path,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using our website (www.verifiedpath.co.uk) and our services (the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

Contact Information:

Email: hello@verifiedpath.co.uk

Phone: 0208 058 4318

Section A: General Terms Applicable to All Users

1. Acceptance of Terms: By using our Services, you confirm that you are of legal age and have the capacity to enter into these Terms and Conditions. If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Changes to Terms: We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will post any changes on our website and update the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.
3. Privacy Policy: Your use of our Services is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which can be found at www.verifiedpath.co.uk/privacy-policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.
4. Intellectual Property: All content on our website and within our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Verified Path or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any of our content without our prior written consent.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties: Our Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of our Services. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
6. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Verified Path shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of our Services. Our total liability to you for any direct damages shall be limited to the fees you have paid to us for the specific Service in question.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.¹³ Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
8. Severability: If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
9. Entire Agreement: These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Verified Path regarding your use of our Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

Section B: Terms for Employers

These terms apply specifically to employers who use our Services to verify candidate information.

1. Access to Verification Information: Employers may access verification information of candidates who have provided them with a unique Verified Path Gold code or have granted explicit consent for their full report to be shared.
2. Use of Verification Information: Employers agree to use the verification information obtained through our Services solely for legitimate recruitment and employment-related purposes. You shall not use this information for any unlawful, discriminatory, or other prohibited purposes.
3. Accuracy of Employer-Provided Information: You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of any information you provide to us in connection with your use of our Services.
4. Data Protection Responsibilities: As a data controller, you are responsible for complying with all applicable data protection laws and regulations when processing the personal data of candidates obtained through our Services. You must have a lawful basis for processing this data and ensure its security and confidentiality.
5. Fees for Employer Services: Access to certain employer features, such as requesting full reports, may be subject to fees as outlined on our website or as otherwise agreed upon in writing. Fees are non-refundable except as expressly stated in our refund policy.
6. Consent for Full Report Access: You acknowledge that access to a candidate’s full verification report requires their explicit consent. You agree to obtain and provide evidence of such consent when requested by Verified Path.
7. No Endorsement or Guarantee of Suitability: While our Services provide verification of certain aspects of a candidate’s profile, Verified Path does not endorse or guarantee the suitability of any candidate for a particular role. Hiring decisions remain solely at your discretion.

Section C: Terms for Candidates (Verified Path Gold Members)

These terms apply specifically to individuals who apply for and obtain Verified Path Gold status or use our other candidate-focused Services.

1. Application Process: You agree to provide accurate and complete information and documentation during the application process for Verified Path Gold status. You are responsible for the authenticity of all submitted materials.
2. Consent for Verification: By applying for Verified Path Gold status, you grant Verified Path explicit consent to verify your identity, right to work in the UK, work experience, qualifications, and to contact your provided references.
3. Reference Contact Details: You are required to provide accurate and up-to-date contact details for references from each of your listed employers. You acknowledge that failure to provide accurate information may impact your verification outcome.
4. Data Storage and Use: You authorize Verified Path to securely store the details obtained during the verification process to maintain the active status of your Verified Path Gold certification and to provide the Services to you and potential employers (with your consent).
5. Sharing Your Verification Code and Badge: You are responsible for how and where you share your unique Verified Path Gold code and badge. While we encourage you to use them to enhance your job applications, you are solely responsible for any consequences arising from sharing this information.
6. Maintaining Up-to-Date Information: To maintain the value and accuracy of your Verified Path Gold status, you are encouraged to update your profile with new employment or qualifications. Adding new references may be subject to further verification processes.
7. Fees for Verified Path Gold: The Verified Path Gold service is subject to fees as outlined on our website. Fees are payable as specified and are non-refundable except as expressly stated in our refund policy.
8. Revocation of Verified Path Gold Status: Verified Path reserves the right to revoke your Verified Path Gold status if we determine, in our sole discretion, that the information you provided was inaccurate, incomplete, or fraudulent, or if you violate these Terms and Conditions.
9. Consent for Employer Access to Full Report: You have the right to grant or deny permission to potential employers to access your full verification report. You acknowledge that granting access may expedite their hiring process.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.