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Terms of Service

Last Updated: 3/13/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Blue Badge Now. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Blue Badge Now platform, including our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service"). Blue Badge Now is a doing business as (d/b/a) name of OKO Labs Inc., a Florida corporation with its principal place of business in Broward County ("Company", "we", "us", or "our").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Definitions

"Agency" refers to law enforcement agencies, police departments, sheriff's offices, and other public safety organizations that use our Service to recruit candidates.

"Candidate" refers to individuals seeking employment opportunities with law enforcement agencies through our Service.

"Content" refers to text, graphics, images, music, software, audio, video, information or other materials.

"User" refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Service, including both Agencies and Candidates.

3. Service Description

Blue Badge Now provides a platform connecting law enforcement agencies with potential candidates. Our Service includes features such as profile creation, job postings, candidate searches, background check facilitation, and communication tools.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Blue Badge Now is provided as a convenience tool and is not intended to replace or supersede any official hiring processes, background investigation procedures, or other policies that Agencies must follow in compliance with applicable statutory, municipal, state, or federal laws, regulations, policies, or norms. Agencies remain solely responsible for ensuring their recruitment and hiring practices comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

4. User Accounts and Registration

4.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

4.2 Identity Verification

For Candidates: You acknowledge and agree that the Company may collect, store, and verify your personal information, including but not limited to your name, address, date of birth, government-issued identification, and other information necessary to verify your identity and facilitate background checks. You expressly consent to such collection, storage, and verification.

For Agencies: You acknowledge and agree that the Company may verify your organization's identity, including but not limited to requiring official government email addresses, documentation of your organization's status as a law enforcement agency, and verification of authorized representatives. You expressly consent to such verification.

4.3 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for any activities or actions under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable law, regulation, or legal right
  • Post or transmit any Content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
  • Collect or store personal data about other users without their express consent
  • Use the Service for any commercial purpose not expressly permitted by the Company

6. Agency-Specific Terms

6.1 Agency Representations

If you are using the Service as an Agency, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are a legitimate law enforcement agency or public safety organization
  • You have the authority to represent and bind your organization
  • Your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing your organization
  • Any information you provide about your organization is accurate and complete

6.2 Agency Responsibilities

Agencies are solely responsible for:

  • Ensuring their recruitment and hiring practices comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Conducting their own due diligence and verification of candidate information
  • Maintaining the confidentiality and security of candidate information obtained through the Service
  • Using the Service in a manner consistent with their own policies and procedures

7. Candidate-Specific Terms

7.1 Candidate Representations

If you are using the Service as a Candidate, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age
  • You are seeking employment opportunities with law enforcement agencies in good faith
  • Any information you provide about yourself is accurate and complete
  • You have the right to provide any information you submit to the Service

7.2 Background Checks

Candidates acknowledge and agree that:

  • The Service may facilitate background checks through third-party providers
  • Background checks conducted through the Service are preliminary and do not replace comprehensive background investigations conducted by Agencies
  • Agencies may require additional background investigations beyond those facilitated through the Service
  • The Company makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of background check results

8. Content and Intellectual Property

8.1 User Content

You retain all rights in, and are solely responsible for, the Content you post to the Service. By posting Content to the Service, you grant the Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such Content in connection with providing the Service.

8.2 Company Content

The Service and its original content (excluding Content provided by users), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of the Company and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries.

9. Payments and Subscriptions

9.1 Fees and Charges

Certain features of the Service may require payment of fees. You agree to pay all fees and charges incurred in connection with your account. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise expressly stated.

9.2 Subscription Terms

Subscription plans may be offered on a monthly, annual, or other basis. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription period unless you cancel it prior to the renewal date.

9.3 Recruit Credits

Agencies may purchase recruit credits to access candidate information and communication features. Recruit credits expire 12 months after purchase unless otherwise specified. Unused credits are non-refundable.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO THE COMPANY FOR THE SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

THE COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (I) THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (II) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (III) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, OR (IV) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Service; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms; (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that your Content caused damage to a third party.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Broward County, Florida for the resolution of any dispute relating to these Terms or your use of the Service.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Service.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

17. Contact Information

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

Blue Badge Now
A d/b/a of OKO Labs Inc.
Broward County, Florida
Email: legal@bluebadgenow.com