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Shethink Private Limited (Sourcebae) Term And Conditions
Updated May, 2025
Welcome to Sourcebae, a managed marketplace for hiring engineers on a contract basis, operated by Shethink Private Limited ("Sourcebae", "we", "us", or "our"), a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, with its registered office located at Plot No. 205, Vijay Nagar, Part II, Scheme Number 136, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452010, India.

By accessing or using our website (www.sourcebae.com) or any associated services, platforms, or mobile applications (collectively referred to as the "Platform"), you ("user", "you", or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms").

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Sourcebae. By accepting these Terms, you also consent to the provision of personal data, which may include (but is not limited to) personal details, voice recordings, video footage, and images, strictly for recruitment-related purposes, as described herein.

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Platform, You expressly agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other policies referenced herein. You confirm that You are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If You are using the Platform on behalf of an organization, You represent that You have the authority to bind such organization to these Terms.
By checking the box to accept these Terms or by continuing to use the Platform, You irrevocably consent to provide Your Personal Data, including but not limited to Your name, contact details, resume, voice recordings, video interviews, and images, to Sourcebae for the sole purpose of recruitment activities.

2. Use and Processing of Personal Data
Sourcebae collects, processes, and utilizes Personal Data exclusively for purposes related to recruitment and talent acquisition. The categories of data collected include, but are not limited to:

  • Candidates: Full name, contact details (email, phone number), curriculum vitae or resume, educational background, employment history, professional skills, voice recordings, video interview content, and photographic images.

  • Clients: Company name, business contact information, recruitment specifications, and related organizational data.

  • Vendors: Business registration details, contact information, and service-related data.

Processing of Personal Data is conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and in accordance with Sourcebae's Privacy Policy.

Unless otherwise required by law, Sourcebae shall not use or disclose Personal Data for any purpose other than recruitment without the express and informed consent of the data subject.

By accepting these Terms, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Personal Data may be disclosed to verified talent partners, clients, or third-party service providers, strictly for recruitment-related functions.

  • The data subject grants Sourcebae a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to store, use, and process such Personal Data solely to the extent necessary to fulfill recruitment-related objectives.

  • Sourcebae may retain Personal Data for a maximum period of twelve (12) months following the conclusion of the recruitment process, unless a longer retention period is mandated by applicable law or consented to by the data subject for consideration in future recruitment opportunities.

3. User Obligations
By accessing or using the Platform, you ("User") expressly agree to the following obligations:

Accuracy of Information
You shall provide accurate, complete, and current Personal Data and maintain the accuracy of such data throughout your use of the Platform

Lawful Use of data
You agree to use the Platform solely for lawful purposes and in full compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

Prohibited Conduct
You shall not upload, publish, transmit, or otherwise distribute any Content that:

  • a.) Is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, offensive, or harmful;
  • b.) Infringes upon the intellectual property, privacy, or other legal rights of any third party;
  • c.) Violates any applicable statute, regulation, or guideline.

Security and Access
You shall not engage in any activity that seeks to interfere with, disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to the Platform, its servers, networks, or systems.

Legal Compliance
You shall comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, as may be amended from time to time.

Responsibility for Content
You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for any and all Content you submit, upload, or provide on or through the Platform. Sourcebae shall not be held liable for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from such Content.

4. Intellectual Property
Ownership
All content, materials, trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, designs, graphics, text, software, and other intellectual property displayed on or made available through the Platform (collectively, "Intellectual Property") are the exclusive property of Sourcebae or are lawfully licensed to Sourcebae. All rights, title, and interest therein are expressly reserved.

Restrictions on Use
You shall not copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, publish, or create derivative works from any part of the Platform or its Intellectual Property without the prior written consent of Sourcebae. Unauthorized use of the Intellectual Property is strictly prohibited and may constitute a violation of applicable intellectual property laws

License to Uploaded Content
By submitting, uploading, or otherwise providing any content, materials, or information ("User Content") to the Platform, you grant Sourcebae a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, transferable license to use, reproduce, display, store, and process such User Content solely for the purpose of providing and facilitating recruitment-related services.

Reservation of Rights
Except as expressly set forth herein, no rights or licenses are granted to you with respect to the Intellectual Property, whether by implication, estoppel, or otherwise.

5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sourcebae, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, or any other commercial damages or losses, arising out of or in connection with:

  • a.) Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Platform;
  • b.) Any errors, omissions, interruptions, defects, delays in operation or transmission, or any failure of performance of the Platform;
  • c.) Any Content posted on the Platform;
  • d.) Any failure to secure employment, engagement, or business opportunity as a result of using the Platform.

The Platform and all related services are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. Sourcebae expressly disclaims any and all warranties, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy of information.

Sourcebae makes no representations or guarantees regarding the suitability, qualifications, or reliability of any candidate, client, vendor, or third party engaged through the Platform.

6. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sourcebae, and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and representatives, from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, awards, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal costs) arising out of or related to:

  • a.) Your use or misuse of the Platform;
  • b.) Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation; or
  • c.) Your infringement or alleged infringement of any intellectual property, proprietary, or privacy rights of any third party

This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of these Terms and your use of the Platform.

7. Termination
Sourcebae reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform, with or without notice, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to:

  • a.) Violation of these Terms;
  • b.) Suspected fraudulent, illegal, or unauthorized activity; or
  • c.) Misuse or abuse of the Platform or any of its features

Upon termination, your right to access and use the Platform shall immediately cease. Sourcebae may, subject to applicable laws, delete or anonymize your Personal Data and any associated content, without any obligation to retain or return such data.

8. Data Security
Sourcebae shall implement reasonable technical and organizational measures, consistent with industry standards, to safeguard your Personal Data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, you acknowledge that no method of data transmission or storage over the internet is fully secure. Accordingly, Sourcebae does not warrant or guarantee absolute security of your Personal Data, and any transmission of such data is undertaken at your own risk.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

The courts located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms.

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter amicably through good faith negotiations. If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days of such negotiation, the matter shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as amended from time to time.

The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator appointed by Sourcebae. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. The proceedings shall be conducted in the English language, and the arbitral award shall be final and binding on the parties

10. Modifications to Terms
Sourcebae reserves the right to amend, modify, or revise these Terms at any time, in its sole discretion, without prior notice. Any changes to the Terms will be effective upon posting on the Platform. Your continued access or use of the Platform following the posting of any revised Terms shall constitute your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically for any updates or modifications.

11. Grievance Redressal
If you have any grievances, concerns, or complaints regarding the Platform, the Services, or these Terms, you may contact the designated Grievance Officer:

Grievance Officer: Shubham Kumar
Email: shubham@sourcebae.com
Address: Plot No. 205, Vijay Nagar, Part II, Scheme Number 136, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452010, India

We shall endeavor to acknowledge and address your grievance within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt

12. Contact us
For any questions or clarifications regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: connect@sourcebae.com
Address: Plot No. 205, Vijay Nagar, Part II, Scheme Number 136, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452010, India