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These terms govern use of this free editorial publication.

Version 1.0Effective 2026-06-16

What this site is

The Hiring Graph publishes editorial analysis of professional-network data practices. We are not affiliated with LinkedIn, Blind, Xing, Peerlist, Microsoft, Teamblind, New Work SE, or any other platform mentioned here. Names and trademarks are used for identification, comparison, and commentary.

No professional advice

The site is research and commentary. It is not legal, financial, employment, security, or tax advice. Decisions about privacy, employment, or compliance should be reviewed with qualified professionals where the stakes require it.

Accuracy

We work to keep the pages accurate as of their stated edition date, but platforms change settings, pricing, policies, interfaces, and data practices. Verify critical facts directly with the relevant platform before making high-stakes decisions.

Permitted use

You may read, link, share short excerpts, and cite the site with attribution. You may not scrape at high volume, republish full pages as your own, interfere with availability, or use the site in a way that violates law or third-party rights.

Third-party links

External links are provided for context. We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices.

Intellectual property

Original text, diagrams, scoring model, and design are copyright The Hiring Graph, 2026. Limited quotation for commentary, research, and non-commercial sharing is allowed with attribution. Ask before commercial reuse.

Limitation of liability

The site is provided as-is without warranties. To the maximum extent allowed by law, The Hiring Graph and its contributors are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from use of the site or reliance on its content.

Changes and contact

We may update these terms by posting a new version here. Questions can be sent to [email protected].