Salary & Compensation Negotiation Services – Terms of Service

1. Legal Entity

2. Scope of Services

Simplify provides advisory salary and compensation negotiation services, which may include:

• Live coaching calls
• Offer evaluation and benchmarking
• Written negotiation guidance
• Email-based strategy support
• Compensation structuring assistance

The Services are strictly advisory in nature.

Simplify:

• Is not an employment agency
• Is not a placement firm
• Does not act as your recruiter or employer
• Does not provide legal, tax, financial, or immigration advice
• Does not act as your attorney, agent, or fiduciary

All employment decisions remain solely your responsibility.

3. Available Packages & Pricing

Simplify currently offers:

• Startup Package – $1,450
• Standard Package – $2,450
• Leadership Package – $4,950

Package inclusions are described at the time of purchase and are incorporated into these Terms.

Simplify reserves the right to modify pricing, package structure, or service inclusions at any time. Changes will not affect Services already purchased.

Simplify does not charge a percentage of compensation increases.

4. Commencement of Services

Services begin on the earlier of:

• Your first scheduled coaching call; or
• Your participation in any paid consultation, written review, or email-based support.

Payment constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

5. Service Period & Expiration

The "Service Period" begins upon the first coaching session.

Package validity:

• Startup Package: valid for 3 months from purchase
• Standard Package: valid for 3 months from purchase
• Leadership Package: valid for 3 months from purchase

Services expire at the earlier of:

• The end of the package validity period; or
• Written confirmation that the negotiation engagement has concluded

Unused Services are forfeited and non-refundable.

6. Scheduling & Rescheduling

• Sessions require advance scheduling.
• Rescheduling requires at least 24 hours' written notice.
• Missed sessions are non-refundable.

7. Fees & Payment Terms

All fees are due in advance unless otherwise stated.

Invoices must be paid within seven (7) business days of issuance.

Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of Services.

8. Offer Increase Guarantee (If Applicable)

Certain packages may include a minimum total compensation increase guarantee, as disclosed at purchase.

8.1 Eligibility Requirements

The guarantee applies only if:

1. You follow Simplify's guidance in good faith.
2. You have not engaged in negotiation discussions prior to purchasing the Services.
3. The offer is not withdrawn, frozen, or materially altered due to employer or market decisions.
4. The final accepted offer is secured within the Service Period.

8.2 Definition of Good Faith

"Good faith" includes:

• Truthful and complete disclosure of offer details
• Timely communication
• Adherence to Simplify's recommended negotiation strategy
• Refraining from independent negotiation actions inconsistent with Simplify's guidance
• Providing requested documentation

Failure to act in good faith voids the guarantee.

8.3 Definition of Total Compensation Increase

"Total Compensation Increase" includes documented increases to:

• Base salary
• Signing bonus
• Guaranteed bonus
• Equity grants (RSUs or stock options)
• Other quantifiable compensation components

Equity is valued at the employer's stated fair market value at time of offer.

Speculative future appreciation is excluded.

Non-cash perks are excluded.

8.4 Verification & Documentation

To evaluate any guarantee claim, Simplify may require:

• Final written offer letter
• Compensation breakdown
• Employer communications
• Proof of acceptance date
• Any additional documentation reasonably necessary

Failure to provide requested documentation may result in denial of the claim.

Refund determinations are made at Simplify's sole discretion and are final.

8.5 Exclusions

Guarantees do not apply to:

• New graduate programs
• Internship offers
• Contract-to-full-time conversions
• Internal transfers
• Promotion negotiations
• Offers already negotiated prior to purchase

9. Refund Policy

Pre-Service Cancellation

Full refund if:

• Written cancellation is provided at least 48 hours before Services begin; and
• No Services have been delivered.

Post-Service Refunds

Refund requests are evaluated case-by-case and may be:

• Approved in full
• Approved partially
• Denied

All determinations are made at Simplify's sole discretion.

10. Independent Contractor Advisors

Negotiation advisors engaged by Simplify are independent contractors.

• Advisors may operate under professional pseudonyms.
• Simplify does not disclose advisors' current employer affiliations.
• Advisors are not acting as recruiters or agents on your behalf.

11. Confidentiality & Data Use

Simplify treats personal identifying information as confidential.

You grant Simplify the right to collect, anonymize, aggregate, and use compensation and offer data for research, benchmarking, marketing, and product development purposes.

No personally identifiable information will be disclosed publicly without consent.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Simplify shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages.
• Simplify shall not be liable for rescinded offers, altered employment relationships, reputational harm, or employer decisions.
• Total liability shall not exceed the total fees paid for the Services.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Simplify Jobs Inc. from any claims, damages, or losses arising from:

• Your use of the Services
• Your communications with employers
• Decisions made based on the Services

14. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Any dispute arising out of these Terms shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules.

• Arbitration shall occur in Delaware unless otherwise required by law.
• Arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis only.
• You waive any right to participate in class actions.
• You waive the right to a jury trial.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

16. No Reliance

You acknowledge that you are not relying on any statements, representations, or promises not expressly contained in these Terms.

17. Force Majeure

Simplify shall not be liable for delays or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, governmental actions, labor disputes, internet outages, or force majeure events.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

19. Modifications

Simplify reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website.

Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Simplify regarding the Services.