carbon.talent is operated by Carbon Data Solutions (Pty) Ltd ("Carbon Data Solutions", "we", "us", "our").
Last updated: 17 August 2026
Effective date: 17 August 2026
By accessing or using carbon.talent, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.
carbon.talent connects companies ("Clients") with data professionals ("Consultants"). Carbon Data Solutions operates the platform. We are not the employer of the Consultant. A recruitment agency may be the Client and may post roles for its own end clients.
You must be at least 18 years old and legally authorised to enter contracts in your jurisdiction. By registering, you confirm that:
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately at talent@carbondatasolutions.com if you suspect unauthorised access.
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, provide false information, or engage in conduct harmful to the platform or other users.
As a Client, you agree to:
As a Consultant, you agree to:
Currency: Fees on the public pages are shown in USD, with EUR beside them. Prices shown in USD, excluding tax. Your exact amount and billing currency show at checkout. All fees are exclusive of any applicable taxes, withholding, or bank transfer charges, which are the Client's responsibility.
Posting a role is free. A basic skills test is about $110 (about €95). An advanced skills test is about $270 (about €240). An ID check is about $6 (about €5.50). These are sold separately. A monthly plan of about $360 (about €330) covers unlimited skills tests for people you already know. That plan does not cover hire fees or ID checks.
Hire fees (excluding VAT). These apply to every hire recorded on carbon.talent, including someone you already knew and someone who applied on the board:
First hire. Once-off fees waived on your first hire. The monthly contract fee still applies. One waiver per company. A second company that signs up with the same work-email domain does not get another waiver. An address on a free email service (such as Gmail) is checked on that address, not on every user of that service. The waiver is not cash, and it does not cover a skills test or an ID check.
Recruitment agencies. If you sign up as an agency, you are the Client. You may post roles for more than one end client, and you may keep an end client's name private. Hire fees are payable by the agency for any hire recorded on the platform. The 12-month restriction on taking an introduction outside the platform covers the agency and its end client.
Replacement. If a Consultant leaves within 90 days of the start, we will try to introduce a replacement within 30 business days at no extra once-off fee. This does not apply when the Client caused the exit.
All fees are exclusive of VAT or equivalent applicable taxes. Invoices are issued on the 1st of each month for prior-month activity (or immediately for once-off fees). Payment is due within 7 days of invoice date.
Overdue amounts bear interest at the rate of 2% per month (or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is lower), calculated from the due date until the date of actual payment. We reserve the right to suspend platform access for overdue accounts.
Carbon Data Solutions conducts assessments and identity verification to maintain catalog quality. Assessment results and scores are used to match Consultants with relevant roles. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but do not guarantee outcomes.
Assessment fees are non-refundable once the assessment process has commenced.
Any contract, agreement, or engagement between a Client and a Consultant is a separate legal relationship. Carbon Data Solutions is not a party to that relationship and is not liable for any obligations, disputes, or claims arising from it. We provide contract templates and e-signature tools as a convenience; you are responsible for the legal validity and content of your contracts in your jurisdiction.
All content, code, and materials on carbon.talent are owned by or licensed to Carbon Data Solutions. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute platform content without our written consent.
You retain ownership of content you upload (CVs, job descriptions, profile information). By uploading content, you grant Carbon Data Solutions a non-exclusive licence to use it for platform operations, including matching and displaying your profile to relevant parties.
You may not:
Your use of carbon.talent is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the platform, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death, personal injury, or fraud caused by our negligence.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Carbon Data Solutions, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms, your use of the platform, or your interactions with other users.
Either party may terminate their account at any time. On termination:
We may retain your data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes as described in our Privacy Policy.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email at least 14 days before they take effect. Continued use of the platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall first be referred to mediation. If mediation fails, disputes shall be resolved by the courts of South Africa.
For users located in the European Union: nothing in these Terms limits your rights under applicable EU consumer protection or data protection law.
Carbon Data Solutions (Pty) Ltd
144 Fagan Street, Strand, Western Cape, South Africa
talent@carbondatasolutions.com