Ferguson CLE Resume Submission & AI Job Board Disclaimer

By submitting your resume or any personal information (“Candidate Information”) to The Ferguson Centers for Leadership Excellence (“Ferguson CLE,” “we,” or “our”) and by accessing, using, or participating in our AI-enabled job board, career-services platform, resume book, student directory, or any associated tools or services (collectively, the “Services”), you hereby acknowledge, consent, and agree to the following terms:

1. Voluntary Provision of Information
You affirm that the submission of Candidate Information is entirely voluntary and that you have full authority to provide such information. You assume all responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, legality, and reliability of any information you submit.

2. Consent to Processing and Disclosure
You grant Ferguson CLE the right to collect, store, review, process, analyze, use, and share your Candidate Information with employers, corporate partners, donors, mentors, and third parties engaged in supporting Ferguson CLE’s mission for the sole purposes of career exploration, employment consideration, and leadership development.
You understand and agree that Ferguson CLE is not responsible for how any third party—including employers or technology vendors—uses, stores, retains, secures, interprets, or acts upon the information once it has been shared.

3. Use of AI and Automated Systems
You acknowledge that the Services may use artificial intelligence, automated decision-making tools, algorithms, or data-matching technologies. These tools may generate recommendations, matches, insights, or rankings.
All automated outputs are provided “as is” without any representations or warranties regarding accuracy, fitness for purpose, or suitability, and you accept sole responsibility for evaluating any such outputs.

4. No Guarantee of Interviews, Offers, or Employment
Ferguson CLE does not guarantee:
• consideration by any employer,
• receipt of interviews,
• job offers or internships,
• hiring outcomes, or
• continued posting or maintenance of any employment opportunities.
All hiring decisions are made solely and independently by third-party employers.

5. No Agency or Representation Relationship
Ferguson CLE does not act as your agent, representative, or advisor in any hiring process. We do not negotiate terms of employment, validate employer claims, or conduct due diligence on participating companies.

6. Candidate Obligations and Conduct
You are solely responsible for:
• ensuring all submitted information is truthful and up to date,
• applying for opportunities,
• preparing application materials,
• communicating with recruiters or employers,
• understanding and complying with all employer application processes,
• verifying the legitimacy of any job posting or communication, and
• protecting your own personal and financial information.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ferguson CLE disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of:
• accuracy,
• merchantability,
• fitness for a particular purpose,
• non-infringement, and
• uninterrupted or error-free service.
The Services are provided strictly “as is” and “as available.”

8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ferguson CLE, its officers, directors, employees, partners, mentors, contractors, volunteers, donors, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or relating to:
• use or inability to use the Services,
• reliance on automated or AI-generated outputs,
• actions of employers or third parties,
• data breaches, unauthorized access, or disclosure by third parties,
• inaccuracies in job postings or employer communications,
• removal, delay, suspension, or modification of any content or tools,
• hiring decisions or lack of employment outcomes.

9. Data Security and Transmission Risks
While Ferguson CLE takes reasonable organizational and technical measures to protect Candidate Information, you acknowledge that no system is completely secure. You assume all risks associated with electronic transmission, storage, or sharing of information and understand that Ferguson CLE cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Right to Modify, Suspend, or Terminate Services
Ferguson CLE reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without notice, to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services or to update or revise this Disclaimer. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of all changes.

11. Right to Request Removal or Updates
You may request correction or removal of your Candidate Information from Ferguson CLE systems; however, Ferguson CLE cannot guarantee removal from systems already accessed, copied, downloaded, or retained by third parties.

12. Governing Law
This Disclaimer and any disputes arising out of its terms or your use of the Services shall be governed by the laws of the state in which Ferguson CLE is headquartered, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Updated on January 23, 2026