Terms & Conditions

HiGaming | Effective date: 17 August 2026 | Version 1.0

About HiGaming & Acceptance of Terms
Definitions
Use of the Website
Services for Client Companies
Fees, Invoicing & Payment
Terms for Candidates & Job Seekers
Confidentiality
Data Protection & Privacy
Intellectual Property
Limitation of Liability & Disclaimer
Indemnification
Term, Termination & Suspension
Amendments
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
General Provisions
Contact

1. About HiGaming & Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at www.higaming.com (the "Website") and all recruitment, talent acquisition, market mapping, executive search, and HR consulting services (collectively, the "Services") provided by HiGaming ("HiGaming", "we", "us", or "our").

By accessing the Website, submitting an enquiry, registering as a candidate, or entering into a service agreement with HiGaming, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Website and Services immediately.

These Terms apply to all users of the Website and Services, including:

Visitors – anyone who browses the Website;
Clients – companies and organisations that engage HiGaming to provide recruitment or related Services; and
Candidates – individuals who register, submit a CV, or are put forward for employment opportunities through HiGaming.

Separate Agreements

These Terms provide a general framework and apply to all users. They are supplemented by more specific agreements depending on your relationship with HiGaming:

Clients will be required to sign a Client Service Agreement before any Assignment commences. That agreement sets out the specific scope of services, fee structure, guarantee period, and other commercial terms. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and a Client Service Agreement, the Client Service Agreement prevails. HiGaming reserves the right to decline to provide Services to any Client who does not enter into a Client Service Agreement.

Candidates are not charged for HiGaming's Services. By submitting a CV or profile — whether through the Website or directly to HiGaming — a Candidate confirms their consent to be represented by HiGaming and to have their details shared with relevant Client companies. No formal agreement is required from Candidates; their submission constitutes acceptance of the applicable provisions of these Terms and HiGaming's Privacy Policy.

2. Definitions

In these Terms, unless the context otherwise requires:

"Assignment" means the specific role or vacancy for which a Client engages HiGaming to source a Candidate.
"Candidate" means any individual whose details are submitted to, or sourced by, HiGaming in connection with an Assignment.
"Client" means the company, partnership, or individual that engages HiGaming's Services under a Client Service Agreement or by accepting these Terms.
"Engagement" means the commencement of any form of employment, contracting, consulting, or other working relationship between a Client and a Candidate introduced by HiGaming.
"Fee" has the meaning set out in Section A2.
"Guarantee Period" means the period following an Engagement during which HiGaming may offer a replacement Candidate, as set out in the applicable Client Service Agreement.
"Intellectual Property" means all patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, domain names, copyrights, database rights, know-how, trade secrets, and any other proprietary rights, whether registered or unregistered.
"Personal Data" has the meaning given under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") as retained in Cyprus law.
"Services" means executive search, talent acquisition, market mapping, headhunting, HR consulting, and any other recruitment-related services offered by HiGaming.

3. Use of the Website

This section applies to all users — Visitors, Clients, and Candidates.

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Website for lawful purposes only, in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

use the Website in any way that violates applicable Cyprus, EU, or international laws or regulations;
transmit unsolicited commercial communications or spam;
attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its underlying systems;
use automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to extract data from the Website without our prior written consent;
upload or transmit any malicious code, viruses, or other harmful content; or
impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

3.2 Accuracy of Information

While HiGaming takes reasonable care to ensure the information on the Website is accurate and up to date, we make no warranty as to the completeness, accuracy, or currency of any content. Job listings, salary benchmarks, and market data are provided for general informational purposes and may change without notice.

3.3 Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. HiGaming has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the content or privacy practices of such sites. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

3.4 Availability

HiGaming does not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times or free from errors. We reserve the right to suspend, withdraw, or modify the Website at any time without notice.

Part A - Client Terms

Applies to companies and organisations engaging HiGaming's recruitment services

A1. Services for Client Companies

A1.1 Engagement of Services

Clients wishing to engage HiGaming's Services must enter into a written Client Service Agreement before any Assignment commences. Verbal instructions alone do not constitute a binding engagement.

A1.2 Client Obligations

The Client agrees to:

provide HiGaming with accurate, complete, and timely information about each Assignment, including job description, seniority level, compensation range, and required qualifications;
cooperate promptly in the interview and selection process;
notify HiGaming immediately upon Engaging a Candidate introduced by HiGaming, whether on a permanent, fixed-term, contract, or consulting basis;
not approach, solicit, or Engage any Candidate introduced by HiGaming in connection with a different role without HiGaming's prior written consent and payment of any applicable Fee; and
ensure that all its own employees, officers, and agents involved in the recruitment process are aware of and comply with these Terms.

A1.3 Exclusivity & Conduct

Unless agreed otherwise in writing, HiGaming does not operate on an exclusive basis. HiGaming reserves the right to represent the same Candidate to multiple clients and to work on multiple Assignments concurrently. HiGaming will act in good faith at all times and will not knowingly submit a Candidate for an Assignment for which they are clearly unsuitable.

A1.4 Guarantee Period

Where stated in the applicable Client Service Agreement, HiGaming will offer a replacement Candidate free of charge if an Engagement terminates within the Guarantee Period. The replacement guarantee is void if: (a) the Client fails to pay the Fee by the due date; (b) the Engagement is terminated for reasons unrelated to the Candidate's performance or conduct; or (c) the role, remuneration, or responsibilities materially change after the Candidate commences the Engagement.

A2. Fees, Invoicing & Payment

A2.1 Fee Structure

Fees for HiGaming's Services are as agreed in the applicable Client Service Agreement. In the absence of a separate agreement, HiGaming's standard fee schedule applies, which is available on request. HiGaming's Services are provided to Candidates free of charge.

A2.2 Trigger for Fee

A Fee becomes due upon the Engagement of a Candidate introduced by HiGaming, regardless of whether the Engagement is for a permanent position, fixed-term contract, consultancy, or any other arrangement. The Fee is payable in full even if the Client is simultaneously using other recruitment agencies or its own internal recruitment channels.

A2.3 Invoicing & Payment Terms

HiGaming will issue an invoice upon notification of an Engagement. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, invoices are payable within 30 days of the invoice date. Payments are to be made in the currency stated on the invoice by bank transfer.

A2.4 Late Payment

Without prejudice to any other rights, HiGaming reserves the right to charge interest on overdue amounts at a rate of 2% per month (or the maximum rate permitted under Cyprus law, whichever is lower), compounded monthly from the due date until the date of actual payment. HiGaming also reserves the right to suspend all Services to the Client until outstanding amounts are settled.

A2.5 Taxes

All Fees are exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) or any equivalent tax, which will be added at the applicable rate and is the Client's responsibility.

Part B - Candidate Terms

Applies to individuals submitting their profile or being represented by HiGaming — free of charge

B1. Terms for Candidates & Job Seekers

B1.1 Registration & Accuracy

Candidates who submit their details, CVs, or profiles to HiGaming represent and warrant that all information provided is accurate, complete, and not misleading. You must promptly notify HiGaming of any change in your circumstances that may affect your suitability for an Assignment.

B1.2 Consent to Representation

By submitting your details to HiGaming, you grant HiGaming permission to:

store and process your Personal Data as described in our Privacy Policy;
present your profile to prospective Client employers on your behalf; and
contact you regarding potential Assignments.

You may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting us as set out in Section 16. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

B1.3 Candidate Obligations

Candidates agree to:

attend agreed interviews and assessments punctually and in good faith;
notify HiGaming immediately if you accept or reject an offer, or enter into any other employment arrangement during an active Assignment process;
not misrepresent qualifications, experience, right to work, or any other material fact to HiGaming or to any Client; and
provide any documentation reasonably requested by HiGaming to verify your identity, right to work, or professional credentials.

B1.4 No Employment Relationship

HiGaming acts solely as an intermediary between Candidates and Clients. Submitting your details to HiGaming does not create an employment, agency, or contractor relationship between you and HiGaming, and does not guarantee that any Assignment will result in an Engagement.

B1.5 No Charge to Candidates

HiGaming does not charge candidates any fee for its recruitment services at any stage of the process — including registration, interview preparation, or placement. If you are ever asked to pay a fee in connection with HiGaming's services, please contact us immediately.

Part C. General Provisions

Applies to All Users

7. Confidentiality

7.1 Mutual Obligation

Each party agrees to keep strictly confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other party in connection with these Terms or the Services ("Confidential Information"), and to use such information solely for the purpose for which it was disclosed.

7.2 Obligations of HiGaming

HiGaming will:

treat all Candidate information as strictly confidential and will not disclose it to any Client or third party without the Candidate's express consent;
treat all Client business information as strictly confidential and will not disclose it to any Candidate or third party without the Client's prior written consent; and
ensure that its employees and consultants who have access to Confidential Information are bound by equivalent confidentiality obligations.

7.3 Obligations of Clients & Candidates

Clients and Candidates agree not to disclose any Confidential Information received from HiGaming to any third party without HiGaming's prior written consent, and to use it solely to evaluate or progress a specific Assignment.

7.4 Exceptions

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party; (b) was already known to the receiving party before disclosure; (c) is received lawfully from a third party without restriction; or (d) is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order.

7.5 Duration

Confidentiality obligations under this Section survive the termination or expiry of any engagement or service agreement for a period of three (3) years.

Non-Solicitation: For a period of twelve (12) months following the conclusion of any Assignment (whether or not resulting in an Engagement), Clients agree not to directly or indirectly solicit, engage, or employ any member of HiGaming's staff or consultants with whom they came into contact in connection with the Services, without HiGaming's prior written consent.

8. Data Protection & Privacy

8.1 GDPR Compliance

HiGaming is committed to processing Personal Data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and all applicable Cyprus data protection legislation.

8.2 Privacy Policy

Full details of how HiGaming collects, uses, stores, and transfers Personal Data — including the rights of data subjects — are set out in HiGaming's Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference and available on the Website.

8.3 Client Obligations as Data Controller

Where a Client receives Candidate Personal Data from HiGaming, the Client becomes an independent data controller in respect of that data. The Client agrees to: (a) process such data solely for the purpose of evaluating the Candidate for the relevant Assignment; (b) comply with all applicable data protection laws; and (c) not retain Candidate data beyond the period necessary for the legitimate purpose of the Assignment, unless otherwise permitted by law.

8.4 Data Transfers

HiGaming may transfer Personal Data to countries outside the European Economic Area ("EEA") where necessary to perform the Services. Any such transfers are conducted in compliance with Chapter V of the GDPR.

8.5 Data Subject Rights

Candidates and other data subjects may exercise their rights under the GDPR (including the right to access, rectify, erase, or port their data) by contacting HiGaming as set out in Section 16.

9. Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property on or associated with the Website — including but not limited to the HiGaming name and logo, content, design, layout, graphics, software, databases, market reports, and proprietary methodologies — is owned by or licensed to HiGaming and is protected by applicable Cyprus and international intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Website for your personal or internal business purposes. You may not:

copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any content from the Website without HiGaming's prior written consent;
modify or create derivative works from any Website content;
use any HiGaming branding, trademarks, or trade names without prior written authorisation; or
use any content from HiGaming's market mapping or research reports for commercial purposes without a separate licence agreement.

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide to HiGaming regarding the Services may be used by HiGaming freely, without obligation or compensation to you.

10. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimer

10.1 No Guarantee of Outcome

HiGaming provides recruitment and talent advisory Services on a best-efforts basis. HiGaming does not guarantee: (a) that any Assignment will be filled; (b) that a placed Candidate will meet all of a Client's expectations; (c) that a Candidate will secure a particular role; or (d) the continued employment of any placed Candidate beyond the Guarantee Period.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Cyprus law, HiGaming's total aggregate liability to any party arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the total Fees paid by the Client to HiGaming in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or, where no fees have been paid, €500.

10.3 Excluded Losses

HiGaming shall not be liable for any loss of profits, revenue, or business; loss of anticipated savings; loss of contracts or business opportunities; loss of goodwill or reputation; loss or corruption of data; indirect, consequential, or special loss or damage; or any loss or damage arising from a Candidate's misrepresentation, fraud, or misconduct — even if HiGaming has been advised of the possibility of such loss.

10.4 Candidate Representations

HiGaming relies on information provided by Candidates and cannot independently verify all claims made regarding qualifications, experience, or right to work. Clients are responsible for conducting their own reference checks, background verifications, and pre-employment due diligence.

10.5 No Exclusion of Statutory Rights

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability for: (a) death or personal injury caused by HiGaming's negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by applicable law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HiGaming, its directors, employees, consultants, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with: your breach of these Terms; your violation of any applicable law or regulation; your misrepresentation of any information provided to HiGaming; or any claim brought by a third party arising from your use of the Services.

12. Term, Termination & Suspension

12.1 Term

These Terms take effect from the date you first access the Website or engage HiGaming's Services and continue until terminated in accordance with this Section.

12.2 Termination by Client

A Client may terminate an Assignment at any time by giving written notice to HiGaming. Termination of an Assignment does not affect any Fees payable in respect of an Engagement that has already occurred or is in progress at the time of termination.

12.3 Termination by HiGaming

HiGaming may immediately suspend or terminate access to the Website or Services and/or cancel any Assignment if: a Client or Candidate materially breaches these Terms and fails to remedy the breach within 14 days of written notice; a Client fails to pay any undisputed Fee by the due date; a Candidate is found to have provided materially false or misleading information; or HiGaming has reasonable grounds to believe that continuing to provide the Services would expose it to legal or reputational risk.

12.4 Survival

Sections 7 (Confidentiality), 8 (Data Protection), 9 (Intellectual Property), 10 (Limitation of Liability), 11 (Indemnification), and 14 (Governing Law) survive termination or expiry of these Terms.

13. Amendments

HiGaming reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. Where changes are material, HiGaming will endeavour to provide reasonable notice by email or prominent Website notice. Your continued use of the Website or Services after the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Jurisdiction

Subject to Section 14.3 below, the parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Limassol, Cyprus to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with these Terms or their subject matter.

14.3 Alternative Dispute Resolution

Before initiating court proceedings, the parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute through good-faith negotiation for a period of at least 30 days from written notice of the dispute. If the dispute cannot be resolved by negotiation, either party may refer it to mediation administered by a mutually agreed mediator in Limassol.

14.4 EU Online Dispute Resolution

For Clients or Candidates based in the European Union, the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform is available online.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any applicable Client Service Agreement and HiGaming's Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between the parties relating to the Website and Services and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible, without affecting the validity of the remaining provisions.

15.3 Waiver

Failure by HiGaming to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of its right to do so in the future.

15.4 Assignment

Clients and Candidates may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without HiGaming's prior written consent. HiGaming may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms to any affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of its business assets.

15.5 Force Majeure

HiGaming shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under these Terms to the extent caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, pandemics, war, civil unrest, government actions, or widespread telecommunications failures.

15.6 Language

These Terms are drafted in English. In the event of any translation, the English version shall prevail.

15.7 Notices

Any formal notice required or permitted under these Terms must be made in writing and delivered by email with read receipt, or by registered post, to the contact details set out in Section 16.

16. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, wish to exercise your data protection rights, or need to provide formal notice, please contact us at:

HiGaming
Email: legal@higaming.com

Last updated: 17 August 2026. These Terms replace all previous versions.