Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Last Updated: 2 June 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website realtimecv.com and all related services, tools, and software (the "Service") operated by RealtimeCV ("RealtimeCV", "we", "us", or "our").

By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

If you are a resident of the European Union, please note that nothing in these Terms restricts any rights you have under EU consumer protection law, including the Consumer Rights Directive. Where these Terms conflict with mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction, those laws prevail.

1. About the Service

RealtimeCV provides the following products and services:

Resume Builder (core product): An online platform where you input your information in real time to create, edit, store, format, download, and share professional resumes and CVs.

Custom Resume Design: A professional service where our designers create a bespoke resume layout and design tailored to your specifications.

Resume Writing Service: A professional service where our writers craft your resume content based on your career history and goals.

LinkedIn Profile Writing Service: A professional service where our writers create or optimise your LinkedIn profile content.

Cover Letter Writing Service: A professional service where our writers create tailored cover letters for your job applications.

The Resume Builder is the core product available on a free or paid subscription basis. Custom Resume Design, Resume Writing, LinkedIn Profile Writing, and Cover Letter Writing are one off professional services available for separate purchase (collectively, "Professional Services").

From time to time we may make beta, trial, or preview features available. These are provided "as is" without warranty, may be changed or withdrawn at any time, and do not form part of the core Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years of age (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction, if higher) to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement and that all information you provide is accurate and complete.

You represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country or entity subject to UK, US, EU, or UN trade sanctions. You may not access the Service if such use would violate applicable export control or sanctions laws.

3. Account Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use the Service, you must create an account with a valid email address and password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account.

3.2 Account Security

You agree to notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorised access to your account. We are not liable for losses resulting from unauthorised use of your account where you have failed to maintain the security of your credentials.

3.3 One Account Per Person

Each account is for a single individual. You may not share your account credentials with others, allow multiple people to use a single account, or create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits or access restrictions.

3.4 Account Information Accuracy

You agree to provide accurate and complete registration information and to update it promptly when it changes. If we have reasonable grounds to believe your information is inaccurate or incomplete, we may suspend or terminate your account.

4. Free and Paid Plans

4.1 Free Plan

The free plan provides access to the Resume Builder with the following limitations:

  • 1 CV/resume only
  • Limited AI powered content suggestions (a defined number of pre written phrases per section)
  • Maximum of 3 work experience entries per CV
  • Maximum of 2 project entries per CV
  • No public profile URL
  • No share via email functionality
  • Access to a selection of resume templates (not the full library)

Feature availability and specific limits on the free plan may change over time. We will notify free users of material reductions to feature availability.

4.2 Paid Subscription (Pro Plan)

The paid subscription unlocks the full Resume Builder feature set:

  • Unlimited CVs/resumes
  • Full AI powered content suggestions and phrase recommendations
  • Unlimited work experience and project entries
  • Public profile URL
  • Share via email functionality
  • Access to all resume templates, including every new template added in the future
  • Priority support

4.3 Templates

Paid subscribers have access to the full template library, which includes all templates available at the time of subscription plus any new templates added in the future. Free users have access to a limited selection. We may add, update, or retire templates at any time.

Template designs are licensed to you for personal use in creating your resumes and may not be extracted, redistributed, resold, or used independently of the Service.

4.4 Pricing and Plan Changes

Current pricing is displayed on our pricing page. We reserve the right to change pricing at any time. Price changes will not affect your current billing cycle. We will notify you at least 30 days before any price increase takes effect on your renewal.

5. Subscriptions and Billing

5.1 Subscription Terms

Paid subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, as selected at the time of purchase). Your subscription automatically renews at the end of each billing period at the then current price unless you cancel before the renewal date.

5.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed by Stripe. By subscribing, you agree to Stripe's terms of service. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.

You must provide accurate payment information and keep it up to date. Failure to do so may result in failed payments and the consequences described in Section 5.4.

5.3 Billing Date

Your billing date resets to the actual date each payment is successfully processed. For example, if your original billing date was the 1st of the month but a retry succeeds on the 5th, your new billing date becomes the 5th.

5.4 Failed Payments

If a payment fails, the following sequence applies:

First failure: You will see a red warning banner in the Service. All Pro features remain accessible. You should update your payment method promptly.

Second failure: Your Pro features will be locked. You retain access to your data and free plan features. You can restore Pro access by updating your payment method and completing a successful payment.

Third failure: Your subscription will be cancelled automatically. Data retention rules in Section 7 apply.

We will send email notifications at each stage.

5.5 Taxes

Prices displayed may be exclusive of applicable taxes (VAT, sales tax, or other local taxes). Where required by law, applicable taxes will be calculated and added at checkout. You are responsible for paying any taxes associated with your purchases.

5.6 Refund Policy for Subscriptions

Due to the digital nature of the Service, we generally do not offer refunds once a billing period has started. However:

  • If you are charged in error, contact [email protected] within 14 days and we will issue a full refund.
  • If you cancel within 14 days of your first ever subscription payment and have not substantially used premium features, you may request a refund at our discretion.
  • EU residents: if you are a consumer in the EU, you have a 14 day right of withdrawal from the date of purchase. If you have expressly consented to the provision of digital content during the withdrawal period and acknowledged that this waives your right of withdrawal, the right of withdrawal does not apply.

Refunds for Professional Services are addressed in Section 6.

6. Professional Services

6.1 Scope

We offer the following Professional Services as one off purchases, separate from your subscription:

  • Custom Resume Design: Bespoke resume layout and design
  • Resume Writing: Professional resume content creation
  • LinkedIn Profile Writing: LinkedIn profile content creation or optimisation
  • Cover Letter Writing: Tailored cover letter creation

6.2 Process

When you purchase a Professional Service, you will be asked to provide relevant information, materials, and preferences. The quality and accuracy of the deliverable depends on the completeness and accuracy of the information you provide.

6.3 Delivery

We aim to deliver Professional Services within the timeframe stated at the point of purchase. Delivery timelines are estimates and not guaranteed deadlines. We will communicate with you if a delay is expected.

6.4 Revisions

Professional Services include a defined number of revisions as stated on the product page at the time of purchase. Revision requests must be submitted within 14 days of delivery. Requests beyond the included revision count may be subject to additional charges.

6.5 Refunds for Professional Services

If we fail to deliver your Professional Service within 10 business days of the stated delivery estimate, you may request a full refund. Refunds for dissatisfaction with quality are assessed on a case by case basis; contact [email protected].

6.6 Ownership of Deliverables

All content created through Professional Services belongs to you. We retain no rights to use, reproduce, or distribute the specific deliverables created for you, except as necessary to provide the service (for example, storing your resume in your account).

7. Cancellation and Data Retention

7.1 How to Cancel

You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You retain full Pro access until that date.

7.2 After Cancellation

90 day access window: Your resumes and data remain accessible in read only mode for 90 days. During this period, you can resubscribe and regain full access, or export/download your data.

180 day soft delete: After 90 days, your data enters a soft delete state for 180 days. It is not accessible to you, but can be recovered if you contact [email protected] during this window.

Permanent deletion: After 270 days total from cancellation (90 + 180), your data is permanently and irreversibly deleted from our systems and backups.

7.3 Account Deletion

You may request full account deletion at any time by emailing [email protected] or through your account settings. Upon request, your account and all associated data will be deleted within 30 days, subject to legal retention requirements (such as tax records).

7.4 Previously Shared or Public Content

If you made any content publicly available (via public profile or shared links), and that content was accessed, cached, or copied by third parties or search engines before deletion, we have no control over those copies and cannot delete them from external systems.

8. Your Content

8.1 Ownership

You retain full ownership of all content you create, upload, or input into the Service ("Your Content"), including resumes, cover letters, and any deliverables from Professional Services. We do not claim any intellectual property rights over Your Content.

8.2 Licence to Us

By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non exclusive, worldwide licence to store, process, display, and transmit Your Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you. This licence is not transferable, not sublicensable (except to our data processors as necessary to operate the Service), and terminates when your data is deleted from our systems.

This means: We use your data to show you your resume, generate PDFs, display your public profile if you enable one, and process AI suggestions when you request them. That is all.

8.3 AI Processing

When you use AI powered features, relevant portions of Your Content are processed by our AI provider to generate suggestions. We do not use Your Content to train AI models. Our AI provider does not retain your data beyond the immediate request. See our Privacy Policy Section 5 for full details.

8.4 Public Profiles

If you enable a public profile, your chosen resume content will be publicly accessible via a unique URL. You can disable your public profile at any time, and the content will no longer be served by us. Cached versions held by search engines or third parties are outside our control.

8.5 Accuracy

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and legality of Your Content. Do not include false, misleading, or fraudulent information in your resumes. We do not verify any claims made in Your Content and do not act as an agent between you and any potential employer.

8.6 Feedback and Testimonials

If you voluntarily provide feedback, suggestions, ideas, or testimonials about the Service, you grant us the right to use them for improving and promoting the Service without obligation or compensation to you. We will obtain your consent before publishing any testimonial that identifies you by name.

9. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity or qualifications in a manner intended to defraud
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Service, other user accounts, or our infrastructure
  • Scrape, crawl, or use automated means (bots, scripts, spiders) to access the Service without our written permission
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
  • Use the Service to generate spam, bulk unsolicited communications, or systematically create fraudulent application materials
  • Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit the Service or its output without our written consent
  • Circumvent usage limits, subscription restrictions, or access controls
  • Use AI features to generate content that is discriminatory, defamatory, threatening, or illegal
  • Share your account credentials or allow others to access your account
  • Use the Service in connection with any effort to compete with us, unless separately agreed in writing

Violation of these terms may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account without refund.

10. Intellectual Property

10.1 Our Property

The Service, including its design, source code, templates, graphics, logos, icons, and text (excluding Your Content), is owned by RealtimeCV and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

RealtimeCV and the RealtimeCV logo are trademarks of RealtimeCV. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

10.2 Limited Licence to You

We grant you a limited, non exclusive, non transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Service for your personal, non commercial resume building purposes. This licence does not include the right to:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works from the Service or its templates
  • Distribute, sublicence, or sell access to the Service
  • Extract template designs for use outside the Service
  • Use any data mining, robots, or similar tools on the Service

10.3 Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on the Service infringes your copyright, contact [email protected] with: identification of the copyrighted work, identification of the infringing material, your contact information, and a statement of good faith belief. We will investigate and respond in accordance with applicable law.

11. Third Party Services

The Service integrates with third party services including Stripe (payments), cloud hosting providers, and AI processing providers. Your use of Stripe is subject to Stripe's own terms and privacy policy. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or practices of third party services.

If we offer social login (such as Google sign in), your use of those login services is subject to the respective provider's terms and privacy policies. We receive only the data described in our Privacy Policy.

12. No Employment Agency

RealtimeCV is a resume building tool and professional services provider. We do not act as an employment agency, recruiter, staffing company, or agent between you and any employer. We do not screen, evaluate, or verify resumes for suitability. We make no representations about your employability, and the use of our Service or Professional Services does not guarantee interviews, job offers, or employment of any kind.

13. Availability and Modifications

13.1 Service Availability

We aim to keep the Service available at all times but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error free operation. We may perform scheduled maintenance with reasonable advance notice where possible.

13.2 Changes to the Service

We may modify, update, add, or remove features of the Service at any time. If we discontinue a feature that materially reduces the value of the paid subscription for existing subscribers, we will provide at least 30 days' notice. New templates and features may be added at any time.

13.3 Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date
  • We will notify you by email and through a prominent notice on the Service at least 14 days before the changes take effect

Continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Service and may cancel your subscription. Minor corrections (typographical fixes, updated links) that do not affect your rights may be made without prior notice.

If any change to these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, that specific change will be considered separately and will not affect the validity of the remaining Terms.

14. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON INFRINGEMENT.

We do not guarantee that:

  • The Service will meet your specific requirements
  • The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error free
  • AI generated suggestions will be accurate, suitable, complete, or free from bias
  • Using resumes created with the Service will result in employment, interviews, or job offers
  • Professional Services will result in employment, interviews, or job offers
  • Any third party will view, respond to, or act upon your resume or public profile

You acknowledge that AI generated content should be reviewed by you for accuracy before use. We are not responsible for outcomes resulting from inaccurate or misleading content in your resume, whether AI generated or manually entered.

15. Limitation of Liability

15.1 Cap on Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the total liability of RealtimeCV for any and all claims arising from or relating to the Service shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) £100 (GBP).

15.2 Excluded Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
  • Damage to reputation or goodwill
  • Cost of substitute services
  • Losses arising from reliance on AI generated content
  • Loss of security of information, including any unauthorised interception of data by third parties
  • Losses arising from your inability to use the Service during downtime or maintenance

15.3 Exceptions

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for:

  • Death or personal injury caused by negligence
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (UK) or EU Consumer Rights Directive

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RealtimeCV, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your Content, including any inaccurate or misleading claims in your resumes
  • Your violation of any third party rights

17. Dispute Resolution

17.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

17.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

17.3 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

17.4 Consumer Rights

If you are a consumer in the UK, nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 or the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.

If you are a consumer in the EU, nothing in these Terms affects your rights under the EU Consumer Rights Directive, and you may bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence. You may also use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

If you are a consumer in the US, your state consumer protection laws may provide additional rights. Nothing in these Terms is intended to waive rights that cannot be waived under your state's laws.

18. Termination

18.1 Termination by You

You may close your account at any time by contacting [email protected] or through your account settings. Data retention rules in Section 7 apply.

18.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately and without notice if:

  • You breach these Terms
  • You engage in activity that threatens the security or integrity of the Service
  • We are required to do so by law
  • Your account has been inactive for more than 24 months with no active subscription (we will send a warning email 30 days before deletion in this case)

If we terminate your account without cause, we will refund any prepaid subscription fees on a pro rata basis. If terminated for breach, no refund is provided.

18.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. The following sections survive termination: 8.1 (Content Ownership), 10 (Intellectual Property), 14 (Disclaimers), 15 (Limitation of Liability), 16 (Indemnification), 17 (Dispute Resolution).

19. Electronic Communications

By creating an account, you consent to receive communications from us electronically, including by email and notices posted within the Service. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

20. General Provisions

20.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and RealtimeCV regarding the Service and supersede any prior agreements.

20.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.

20.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

20.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, provided the assignee agrees to honour these Terms.

20.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, strikes, government actions, internet or infrastructure failures, or third party service outages.

20.6 Language

These Terms are drafted in English. If translated into another language, the English version prevails in case of conflict.

20.7 No Agency

Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and RealtimeCV.

21. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms:

Email: [email protected]

These Terms of Service were last updated on 2 June 2026.