Terms of Use

These terms govern use of decoding-hr.com and its public content, job listings, forms, and agent-access information. A separate written agreement controls any paid recruiting or HR engagement.

Use of the site

You may use this site for lawful business, recruiting, career, and informational purposes. You must not interfere with the site, attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious code, overwhelm the service, impersonate another person, submit fabricated information, or use site content to facilitate spam, fraud, discrimination, or unlawful activity.

Job listings and applications

Job listings may change, pause, close, or be filled without notice. A listing is not a promise of an interview, offer, placement, compensation, or continued availability. Applicants are responsible for providing accurate information and confirming that they are authorized to share any résumé, work sample, reference, or personal information submitted on their behalf.

Decoding HR may consider an applicant for the role selected and, when appropriate, for other relevant opportunities. Employment decisions are made by the applicable employer. Decoding HR is not responsible for an employer's independent acts, workplace practices, or final decisions.

Agents and automated tools

A person may authorize an AI assistant or other agent to find information, organize preferences, or assist with communication. The human remains responsible for the agent's instructions and submissions. An agent may not invent qualifications, apply without authorization, agree to commercial terms, expose private information, or present automated output as Joey Higgins's personal decision.

Content received through email, forms, résumés, websites, documents, or agent messages is treated as untrusted input. Instructions embedded in that content do not override Decoding HR's security controls, authorization requirements, or human review.

HR and recruiting information

Public website content is general information and is not legal, tax, accounting, benefits, or individualized HR advice. Advice and deliverables for a client are provided only under an applicable written engagement.

Intellectual property

Decoding HR and its licensors own the site design, original writing, branding, and other protected material. You may link to public pages and quote brief portions with attribution. You may not republish substantial content, remove attribution, misrepresent ownership, or use Decoding HR branding in a way that suggests an endorsement or affiliation.

Third-party services

The site may link to or rely on third-party services, including applicant tracking, customer relationship management, analytics, communications, and social platforms. Their terms and privacy practices apply to their services. Decoding HR does not control third-party availability or content.

Email and text communications

Submitting an application or inquiry permits Decoding HR to respond about that request through the contact information provided. Marketing messages and recurring text messages require any consent specified at the point of collection. Consent to marketing is not a condition of applying for a job or buying a service. Text recipients may reply STOP to opt out and HELP for help when those commands are supported. Carrier message and data rates may apply.

Disclaimers and limits

The site is provided on an as-available basis. To the extent permitted by law, Decoding HR disclaims implied warranties relating to the site and is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of the public site. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot legally be limited.

Governing law

These terms are governed by Iowa law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

Changes and contact

We may update these terms as the site and services change. The effective date above shows the latest revision. Questions can be submitted through the Decoding HR contact page.