Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: February 3, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

  • Binding Agreement: By accessing or using our Site and Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and any future modifications.

  • Electronic Agreement: Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the latest version of these Terms.

2. Modifications to the Terms

  • Right to Update: Shiba Sourcing reserves the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time.

  • Notification: We may notify you of changes by posting the updated Terms on our Site or by other reasonable means.

  • Continued Use: Your continued use of the Site after such changes signifies your acceptance of the new Terms.

3. Use of the Site

  • Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age in your jurisdiction to use the Site.

  • Lawful Use: You agree to use the Site and Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

  • Prohibited Activities: You shall not:

    • Violate any applicable law or regulation.

    • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Site.

    • Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s operation or any user’s enjoyment of the Site.

  • User Responsibility: You are responsible for any activity that occurs under your account or through your use of the Site.

4. Services Provided

  • Description: Shiba Sourcing offers global IT outsourcing services, including sourcing, assessment, and onboarding of IT professionals, as well as ongoing support. Our Services are designed to help organizations connect with top IT talent.

  • Service Limitations: The information provided on the Site is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure its accuracy, we do not warrant that such information is complete, current, or error-free.

  • Third-Party Services: In some instances, our Services may integrate or interface with third-party products or services. Use of these third-party services is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable third party.

5. Intellectual Property

  • Ownership: All content on the Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, and software—is the property of Shiba Sourcing or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

  • Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal or internal business purposes only.

  • Restrictions: You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from the Site without our prior written consent.

6. User Accounts

  • Registration: Certain features of our Site may require registration. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information.

  • Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

  • Account Termination: Shiba Sourcing reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if you breach these Terms or if we determine that your use of the Site is harmful to our operations or other users.

7. Payment and Billing

  • Payment Terms: For any paid services offered by Shiba Sourcing, you agree to pay all fees as described at the time of purchase or as set forth in a separate service agreement.

  • Billing Information: You must provide current, complete, and accurate billing information. You are responsible for updating your billing information as necessary.

  • Refunds: Refunds, if applicable, will be provided in accordance with our refund policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

  • Taxes: All fees are exclusive of taxes. You are responsible for any taxes that may be applicable.

8. Third-Party Links

  • External Websites: Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided solely for your convenience.

  • No Endorsement: Shiba Sourcing does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party websites or resources.

  • Risk Acknowledgment: Your use of any third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the third party's terms and conditions.

9. Termination

  • Right to Terminate: Shiba Sourcing may, at its sole discretion, terminate or suspend your access to the Site and/or Services, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or our business.

  • Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Site and Services will immediately cease, and all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

  • Outstanding Obligations: Termination does not affect any rights or obligations that have accrued prior to termination.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

  • “As Is” Basis: The Site and Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

  • Disclaimer of Warranties: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shiba Sourcing disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

  • Limitation of Liability: In no event shall Shiba Sourcing, its affiliates, or their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site or Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Maximum Liability: In any case, Shiba Sourcing’s aggregate liability shall not exceed the total amount paid by you, if any, for accessing or using our Services.

11. Indemnification

  • Your Responsibility: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Shiba Sourcing, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

    • Your access to or use of the Site or Services.

    • Your violation of these Terms.

    • Your violation of any rights of a third party.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  • Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Shiba Sourcing is established, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

  • Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved primarily through good-faith negotiations between the parties. If a resolution cannot be reached, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration or resolved in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.

  • Jurisdiction: By using the Site, you consent to the personal jurisdiction of the designated courts for any actions arising out of or related to these Terms.

13. Severability

  • Invalid Provisions: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

  • Complete Understanding: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Shiba Sourcing regarding your use of the Site and Services and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the same subject matter.

15. Contact Information

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

Shiba Sourcing
Email: contact@shibasourcing.com
Address: 55 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000