Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Proskiro. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Proskiro ("the Service"), operated by Proskiro LTD, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Proskiro LTD provides career and skills information, including profession data, skill mappings, and educational resource recommendations. Our data is sourced from publicly available databases including ESCO (European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations).

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content (excluding content provided by users or third-party sources), features, and functionality are owned by Proskiro LTD and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

4. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service:

• In any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• To transmit any harmful, offensive, or objectionable content
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Proskiro, its employees, or other users
• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the Service

5. Data Mining, Scraping, and Automated Access

You expressly agree that you will not, without our prior written consent:

• Web Scraping: Use any robot, spider, crawler, scraper, or other automated means to access the Service or collect data from the Service for any purpose
• Data Harvesting: Systematically retrieve data or content from the Service to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory
• Circumvention: Bypass, disable, or interfere with security-related features of the Service, including features that prevent or restrict use or copying of content
• Bulk Access: Access, download, or collect any content in bulk or through automated means
• Reproduction: Copy, reproduce, redistribute, or republish any content from the Service for commercial purposes

5.1 Enforcement

We actively monitor for violations of these terms. Violations may result in:

• Immediate termination of access to the Service
• Legal action to recover damages and enforce our rights
• Reporting to relevant authorities where appropriate

6. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

You expressly agree that you will not, without our prior written consent:

• AI Training: Use any content from the Service to train, develop, or improve any artificial intelligence, machine learning model, algorithm, or similar technology
• Large Language Models: Use any content to train, fine-tune, or otherwise develop large language models (LLMs), generative AI systems, or foundation models
• Dataset Creation: Include any content from the Service in datasets used for machine learning or AI training purposes
• Derivative AI Products: Create AI-powered products or services that incorporate or are derived from our content

6.1 Commercial Licensing

If you wish to use our data for AI/ML purposes, please contact us to discuss licensing arrangements. We offer commercial licences for approved use cases that align with our values and mission.

7. API Access

Any API access provided is subject to separate API Terms of Service. Unauthorised API access or exceeding rate limits constitutes a violation of these Terms.

8. Third-Party Content and Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, products, or services offered by third parties. Your interactions with third-party sites are governed by their respective terms and policies.

8.1 Book Previews via Google Books

Some book recommendations on Proskiro include links to free previews or full-text access provided by Google Books. These previews are hosted and served by Google, not by Proskiro.

• Preview availability is determined by Google and the respective publishers
• Preview content, accessibility, and availability may change at any time without notice
• Your use of Google Books previews is subject to Google's Terms of Service
• Proskiro makes no guarantees about the continued availability of any preview

9. Affiliate Relationships

Proskiro participates in affiliate marketing programmes, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Amazon EU Associates Programme. This means we may earn commission income from qualifying purchases made through links on our site.

When we recommend books or other resources, some of these links may be affiliate links. This means:

• We may receive a small commission if you make a purchase through these links
• This comes at no additional cost to you
• We only recommend resources we believe are genuinely useful
• Our recommendations are based on relevance to the skills and professions featured, not on commission rates

The commission we earn helps support the ongoing development and maintenance of Proskiro.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The information provided is accurate, complete, or current
• Any defects will be corrected

Career and educational guidance provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Proskiro LTD shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Service.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Proskiro LTD and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on the Service with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, or to request permission for uses not covered by these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: info@proskiro.com

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Proskiro LTD regarding the use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements.