Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using HireFrancoTalent. These Terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you and HireFrancoTalent. By using the platform, you accept these Terms in full.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the HireFrancoTalent platform ("Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Platform. These Terms apply to all users, including employers, candidates, and visitors.
2. Description of Service
HireFrancoTalent is an online marketplace that connects Canadian employers with French-speaking professionals under Canada's Francophone Mobility Program (C16 — IRPR R204(c)) and through direct LMIA-pathway placements. We provide tools for job posting, candidate discovery, placement pipeline management, and payment processing. We are a platform intermediary and are not a licensed immigration consultant or law firm.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Platform. Employers must be legally authorized to hire workers in Canada. Candidates must truthfully represent their qualifications, language proficiency, and immigration status. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide false information.
4. Employer Obligations
Employers agree to: post only genuine, full-time job opportunities that legitimately require French language proficiency; offer wages that meet or exceed the ESDC prevailing wage for the occupation and region; comply with all applicable Canadian immigration, employment standards, and human rights laws; maintain records of C16 hires for a minimum of 6 years as required by IRCC; and not use the Platform to circumvent Canadian immigration law.
5. Candidate Obligations
Candidates agree to: provide accurate and truthful information in their profiles and applications; hold the French language proficiency they represent (minimum CLB/NCLC 7); not misrepresent their credentials, work history, or immigration status; and notify HireFrancoTalent if their circumstances change materially after profile creation.
6. Payments and Fees
Candidate Unlock Fee: Employers pay $250 CAD per candidate to access full contact details and documents. This fee is non-refundable once the candidate's information has been disclosed. Placement Deposit: A $250 CAD deposit is required to initiate a formal placement. This deposit is applied toward the success fee upon hire. Success Fee — Non-Tech Roles: A flat fee of $3,500 CAD is due upon the candidate's confirmed start date. Success Fee — Tech Roles: A fee equal to 15% of the candidate's verified first-year annual salary is due upon confirmed hire. Success Fee — Direct Recruitment with Existing LMIA (TEER 4 & 5): A flat fee of $2,500 CAD is due upon the candidate's confirmed start date; employer must hold a valid LMIA for the role. All fees are processed in CAD via Stripe. HireFrancoTalent is not responsible for currency conversion costs.
7. Refund Policy
Candidate unlock fees are non-refundable once candidate information has been accessed. Placement deposits are non-refundable if the employer withdraws from the placement process after the deposit is paid. If a placement falls through due to IRCC refusal of the work permit application through no fault of the candidate, HireFrancoTalent will credit the deposit toward a future placement at its sole discretion.
8. No Immigration Advice
HireFrancoTalent provides informational content about the C16 program for general guidance only. Nothing on this Platform constitutes legal or immigration advice. Employers and candidates should consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or immigration lawyer for advice specific to their situation. HireFrancoTalent is not responsible for any immigration application outcomes.
9. Intellectual Property
All content on the Platform, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of HireFrancoTalent or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, HireFrancoTalent shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform, including but not limited to failed immigration applications, employment disputes, or loss of business opportunity. Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the fees you paid to HireFrancoTalent in the 12 months preceding the claim.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HireFrancoTalent, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Platform, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any applicable law.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or any conduct we determine to be harmful to the Platform or its users. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support@hirefrancotalent.com.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Tennessee, USA, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email at least 14 days before they take effect. Continued use of the Platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, contact us at: HireFrancoTalent, Tennessee, USA. Email: legal@hirefrancotalent.com
Legal Questions?
For questions about these Terms or to report a violation, contact our legal team.
legal@hirefrancotalent.com