TERMS AND CONDITIONS

At Dawlati, we respect your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
last updated
September 5th, 2026
1. INFORMATION

1.1 About Dawlati

1.2 Scope of Terms

1.3 Eligibility

2. DEFINITIONS
3. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION

3.1 Account Creation

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
  • Using a strong, unique password and enabling two-factor authentication (where available)
4. USE OF SERVICES
  • Post false, misleading, or inaccurate information
  • Share offensive, discriminatory, defamatory, or unlawful content
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Misrepresent qualifications, credentials, or company information
  • Use the platform for purposes other than lawful recruitment or job-seeking
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect user data through automated means
  • Attempt to bypass security measures or access restrictions
  • Reverse engineer or decompile any part of the platform
  • Use the platform to distribute spam, malware, or malicious code
  • Resell or redistribute access to the platform
  • Use Candidate Data for purposes unrelated to recruitment
  • Engage in unauthorized advertising or solicitation

(d) Abuse Reporting:

4.3. Salary, Compensation, and Job Information Disclaimer

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

(a) Indicative Information Only:

(b) No Verification or Guarantee:

(c) Actual Compensation May Vary:

  • Candidate qualifications and experience
  • Negotiation outcomes
  • Company policies and budget constraints
  • Market conditions and economic factors
  • Job role modifications

(d) Not a Binding Offer:

(e) Independent Verification:

(f) No Liability:

4.4. Matching Algorithm and Recommendations

(a) Automated Matching:

(b) No Guarantee of Suitability:

(c) Probabilistic Nature:

(d) User Responsibility:

(e) Non-Deterministic:

4.5. Platform Analytics and Insights

(a) Aggregated Data:

(b) Informational Purpose Only:

(c) No Professional Advice:

4.6. Platform Availability

(a) No Guarantee of Availability:

(b) Right to Modify:

(c) Scheduled Maintenance:

4.7. Application Processing

(a) Facilitation Only:

(b) Employer Responsibility:

(c) No Placement Guarantee:

5. EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS

3.1. Account Creation

5.1. Accurate Job Postings

  • Accurate, complete, and up-to-date
  • Lawful and compliant with UAE labor regulations
  • Free from discriminatory language or requirements
  • Reflective of actual available positions

5.2. Compliance with UAE Labor Laws

  • UAE Federal Labor Law
  • UAE Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021)
  • All applicable employment and labor regulations
  • Emiratisation requirements (Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2021)

5.3. Data Processing Agreement

(a) Mandatory Acceptance:

(b) Independent Controller:

(c) Incorporation by Reference:

5.4. Emiratisation Compliance

(a) Independent Obligations:

(b) Facilitation, Not Guarantee:

(c) Employer Responsibility:

  • Meeting all Emiratisation reporting requirements
  • Achieving applicable quota obligations
  • Compliance with MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation) regulations
  • Timely submission of all required documentation to authorities

(d) Platform Data:

5.5. Enforcement

6. JOBSEEKER OBLIGATIONS

6.1. Accurate Information

  • Educational qualifications and certifications
  • Employment history and experience
  • Skills and competencies
  • Contact information
  • Nationality and Emirates ID details (where applicable)

6.2. Prohibited Conduct

  • Submitting fraudulent credentials or forged documents
  • Misrepresenting qualifications or experience
  • Misleading employers about availability or intentions
  • Using the platform for purposes other than genuine job seeking

6.3. No Guarantee of Employment

  • Dawlati does not guarantee job placements or specific employment outcomes
  • Dawlati acts solely as a technology platform facilitating connections
  • Employment decisions rest entirely with Employers
  • Success depends on qualifications, market conditions, and Employer needs

6.4. Emirati National Status

(a) Verification Requirement:

(b) Consequences of Misrepresentation:

  • May result in immediate account termination
  • May be reported to relevant UAE government authorities
  • May disqualify the user from future use of the platform
  • May result in legal consequences under UAE law

(c) Platform Integrity:

6.5. Enforcement

7. FEES AND PAYMENTS

7.1. Service Tiers

7.2. Payment Terms

  • All fees must be paid in advance unless otherwise specified
  • Fees are stated in UAE Dirhams (AED) unless otherwise indicated
  • Payment is processed through secure third-party payment processors
  • You authorize us to charge your designated payment method

7.3. Refund Policy

  • Expressly stated otherwise in writing
  • Required by applicable consumer protection law
  • We terminate your account due to our error or platform malfunction
  • We discontinue a paid service without providing reasonable alternative

7.4. Price Changes

7.5. Taxes

8. DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION

8.1. Privacy Policy

8.2. Acceptance of Privacy Policy

8.3. User Warranties Regarding Data

Users warrant that:

  • All information they submit is lawful, accurate, and does not infringe on the rights of others
  • They have the legal right to provide any personal data disclosed to Dawlati
  • They have obtained necessary consents to share any third-party information (such as references or recommendation letters)
  • Any uploaded documents do not contain malware, viruses, or malicious code

8.4. Data Usage

  • Job matching and candidate recommendations
  • Analytics and insights generation (aggregated and anonymized)
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Communication regarding platform services
  • Any other purpose provided for by applicable law or described in the Privacy Policy

8.5. Government Data Sharing

9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

9.1. Dawlati's Intellectual Property

9.2. License to Use

  • Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works
  • Modify, reverse engineer, or decompile the platform
  • Remove or alter any proprietary notices
  • Use the platform for any commercial purpose not expressly authorized

9.3. User-Generated Content

(a) Ownership:

(b) License to Dawlati:

  • Operating and improving the platform
  • Providing services to you and other users
  • Generating anonymized analytics and insights
  • Complying with legal obligations

(c) Responsibility for Content:

  • Infringes on any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
  • Contains false, misleading, or defamatory information
  • Violates any applicable law or regulation

9.4. User Indemnification for IP Infringement

9.5. Copyright Infringement Claims

  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • Location of the infringing material on the platform
  • Your contact information
  • Statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
  • Statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
10. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

10.1. "As Is" Service

10.2. No Warranty Regarding:

(a) Platform Functionality:

  • Continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access
  • Error-free operation or defect correction
  • Compatibility with your devices or software
  • Availability of specific features or functions

(b) Content Accuracy:

  • Accuracy, completeness, or truthfulness of job postings, company information, or employer credentials
  • Accuracy of Jobseeker qualifications, work history, certifications, or skills
  • Current availability of posted job opportunities
  • Legitimacy or legal status of Employers using the platform
  • Authenticity of user-provided documents or credentials

(c) Salary and Compensation Information:

  • Any salary ranges, benefits, or job descriptions displayed on Dawlati are provided by Employers and are indicative only
  • Dawlati does not verify or guarantee their accuracy
  • Users should independently confirm such details before entering employment

(d) Matching and Recommendations:

  • Accuracy or suitability of algorithmic job matches or candidate recommendations
  • Success or outcomes of job applications or recruitment processes

(e) Third-Party Content:

  • Content, products, or services of third parties linked from the platform
  • Actions or omissions of other users

10.3. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY UAE LAW:

(a) Exclusion of Damages:

  • Loss of profit or revenue
  • Loss of opportunity or business
  • Loss of data or information
  • Loss of goodwill or reputation
  • Cost of substitute services

(b) Specific Exclusions:

  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in job postings or user profiles
  • Employment decisions made by Employers or Jobseekers
  • Damages to Employers and/or Jobseekers resulting from employment decisions
  • Outcomes of job applications or recruitment processes
  • Technical interruptions, system failures, or data loss
  • Impact of viruses, malware, or security breaches (despite our security measures)
  • Actions or omissions of third-party service providers
  • Any claims by third parties against Employers and/or Jobseekers arising out of their wrongful use of the Dawlati platform
  • Conduct of other users, whether online or offline
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data

(c) Cap on Liability:

(d) User Acknowledgment:

10.4. Basis of the Bargain

11. INDEMNIFICATION

11.1. User Indemnification Obligation

(a) Your use or misuse of the Services

(b) Your violation of these Terms

(c) Your violation of any rights of another party, including other users

(d) Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

(e) Content you upload, post, or transmit through the Services

(f) Employment decisions you make based on platform use

(g) Your breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant in these Terms

(h) Any claims by third parties related to your use of the platform or Candidate Data

11.2. Scope of Indemnification

This indemnification includes:

  • Any costs to defend against third-party claims brought or threatened to be brought in court or similar tribunal
  • The right of subrogation, cross-claim, countersuit, or similar procedural relief as necessary to give effect to this indemnification
  • All settlement costs and related legal fees

11.3. Defense of Claims

12. TERMINATIONS

12.1. Termination by Dawlati

Dawlati, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to:

(a) Suspend or terminate accounts without prior notice for:

  • Violations of these Terms
  • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
  • Breach of the Data Processing Agreement (for Employers)
  • Misrepresentation of identity, qualifications, or company information
  • Conduct that harms or may harm Dawlati or other users
  • Inactivity for an extended period (typically 24 months)

(b) Remove content that violates these Terms or applicable law

(c) Discontinue the Services entirely or in specific regions

12.2. No Refunds Upon Termination

12.3. Termination by Users

Users may terminate their accounts at any time by:

  • Using the account deletion function in account settings
  • Contacting Dawlati support at care@dawlati.ae with a termination request
  • No refunds will be provided for unused portions of paid services unless expressly required by law.

12.4. Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

(a) All rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease

(b) You must immediately discontinue all use of the Services

(e) Certain provisions of these Terms survive termination, including Sections 9 (Intellectual Property), 10 (Disclaimers), 11 (Indemnification), 13 (Governing Law), and this Section 12.4

12.5. Data Retention After Termination

  • We may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, accounting)
  • Employers must delete Candidate Data per the Data Processing Agreement
  • Anonymized, aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
13. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13.1. Governing Law

13.2. Jurisdiction

13.3. Waiver of Jury Trial

13.4. Dispute Resolution Procedure (Optional)

  • Contact care@dawlati.ae to describe the dispute
  • Engage in good faith negotiations for 30 days
  • Consider mediation through an agreed-upon neutral mediator
  • This procedure is voluntary and does not waive any party's right to pursue litigation.
14. AMENDMENTS AND UPDATES

14.1. Right to Modify

  • Changes in applicable laws or regulations
  • New features or services
  • Security or privacy enhancements
  • Clarifications or improvements to existing terms
  • Feedback from users or regulatory guidance

14.2. Notice of Material Changes

  • We will notify you via email to your registered email address
  • We will post a prominent notice on the platform
  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
  • We will provide at least 30 days' notice before changes take effect (except for urgent legal or security changes)

14.3. Acceptance of Changes

14.4. Version Control

15. GENERAL PROVISIONS

15.1. Entire Agreement

1.2. Severability

  • That provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable
  • If modification is not possible, the provision will be severed
  • All other provisions will remain in full force and effect

15.3. Waiver

15.4. Assignment

(a) By Users:

(b) By Dawlati:

15.5. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

15.6. Force Majeure

  • Acts of God, natural disasters, or severe weather
  • War, terrorism, civil unrest, or government action
  • Labor disputes or strikes
  • Internet or telecommunications failures
  • Cyberattacks or security incidents
  • Epidemics or pandemics

15.7. Notices

(a) To Dawlati:

All notices to Dawlati must be sent to:

  • Email: care@dawlati.ae
  • Physical Address: Sharjah Business Center, Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE

(b) To Users:

Dawlati may provide notices to you via:

  • Email to your registered email address
  • Platform notifications
  • Messages on the platform interface
  • Updates to these Terms posted on the website

15.8. Language and Translation

(a) Authoritative Version:

(b) Accessibility:

(c) Arabic Translation Notice:

15.9. Survival

  • Intellectual Property (Section 9)
  • Disclaimers (Section 10)
  • Indemnification (Section 11)
  • Governing Law (Section 13)
  • General Provisions (Section 15)

15.10. Relationship of Parties

15.11. Interpretation

(a) Headings: Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

(b) Includes: The word "including" means "including but not limited to."

(c) Examples: Examples are illustrative and not limiting.

(d) Singular/Plural: Words in the singular include the plural and vice versa.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

Dawlati FZCO LLC

General Inquiries:

  • Email: care@dawlati.ae
  • Phone: +971 52 296 5350

Data Protection Matters:

  • Email: dpo@dawlati.ae

Security Incidents:

  • Email: breach@dawlati.ae

Physical Address:

  • Sharjah Business Center
  • Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
  • Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Website:

  • www.dawlati.ae

Business Hours:

  • Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST
  • Friday - Saturday: Closed
ACCEPTANCE
  • For Employers: You must also accept our Data Processing Agreement before accessing Candidate Data.
  • For All Users: Please also review our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Document Information:

  • Published by: Dawlati FZCO LLC
  • License Number: 4419374.01
  • Effective Date: 1st of December 2025
  • Last Updated: 11th of November 2025
  • Version: 2.0
  • Document Classification: Public

Legal Disclaimer:

END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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