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Terms of Service

The ground rules for using DevPass. We wrote this in plain language so you actually know what you're agreeing to.

Last updated: July 18, 2026Effective: July 18, 2026
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Welcome to DevPass. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the DevPass platform, website, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By using DevPass, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you are using DevPass on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, joining the waitlist, or otherwise using DevPass, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use DevPass.

Eligibility

You must meet the following requirements to use DevPass:

  • Be at least 16 years of age.
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
  • Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable law.
  • Provide accurate and truthful information during registration.

Your Account

Account creation

When you join the waitlist or create a DevPass account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Account security

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. If you suspect unauthorized access, notify us immediately at devpassofficial@gmail.com.

One account per person

Each individual may maintain only one DevPass account. Duplicate accounts may be merged or removed at our discretion.

Using DevPass

DevPass is a professional identity platform for software engineers. You may use DevPass to:

  • Build and maintain your Developer Passport.
  • Connect your GitHub, LinkedIn, and other professional accounts.
  • Complete identity verification and skills assessments.
  • Share your verified profile with potential employers.
  • Discover job opportunities that match your verified skills.

You retain full control over what information is visible on your public Developer Passport. You decide what employers see.

Developer Passport

Your data, your control

Your Developer Passport contains verified information about your professional identity. You control:

  • Which sections are visible to companies.
  • Whether your profile appears in search results.
  • When you signal availability for opportunities.
  • What salary expectations are displayed.

Verification accuracy

While we work to ensure the accuracy of verified data, DevPass does not guarantee that all information on your Passport is error-free. You are responsible for reviewing and correcting your profile.

Public profile

Information you choose to make public on your Developer Passport may be visible to anyone with the link. This includes your name, professional details, and any public verification badges.

For Companies

If you access DevPass on behalf of a company or for recruiting purposes:

  • You may search and contact verified developers through the platform.
  • You agree to use developer information only for legitimate hiring purposes.
  • You will not share developer contact information with third parties.
  • You will comply with all applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws.
  • You will not use the platform to send unsolicited spam or marketing.

Intellectual Property

Our IP

DevPass and its original content, features, functionality, and design are owned by DevPass and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of our Service.

Your content

You retain ownership of all content you submit to DevPass. By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to display, process, and store your content as necessary to provide the Service.

Open source

Certain components of DevPass may be released under open-source licenses. These licenses are noted in the respective source files and documentation.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Create fake or misleading Developer Passports.
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity.
  • Attempt to access other users' accounts or data without authorization.
  • Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or index DevPass content.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the platform.
  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service.
  • Use DevPass for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law.
  • Circumvent any security features, rate limits, or access controls.
  • Resell or redistribute DevPass services without written permission.

Violation of these rules may result in account suspension or permanent termination.

Fees & Payment

Creating a Developer Passport is currently free for developers. We will always be transparent before introducing any paid features.

When paid features are introduced:

  • Pricing will be clearly displayed before any purchase.
  • You will receive a receipt for every transaction.
  • You may cancel paid subscriptions at any time.
  • Refund policies will be clearly communicated at the time of purchase.

Termination

By you

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at devpassofficial@gmail.com. Account deletion removes your personal data in accordance with our Data Retention Policy.

By us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, engage in prohibited conduct, or if we reasonably believe your actions pose a risk to the platform or other users. We will provide notice before termination except in cases of severe violation.

Effect of termination

Upon termination, your right to use DevPass ceases immediately. We will retain your data as described in our Data Retention Policy.

Disclaimers

DevPass is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
  • Results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable.
  • The Service will meet your specific requirements.
  • Any matches or opportunities will result in employment.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, DevPass and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising from your use of the Service.

Our total liability to you for any claims related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DevPass and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Informal resolution

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to contact us at devpassofficial@gmail.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

Arbitration

Any unresolved disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will be conducted in English in the State of Delaware.

Class action waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with DevPass on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative proceedings.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of DevPass after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • Legal inquiries: devpassofficial@gmail.com
  • General inquiries: devpassofficial@gmail.com
  • Online: devpass.com/contact