Legal
Terms of service
Last updated 26 August 2026. We're a small, early platform in Jersey — this describes how Tern actually works today. It isn't a substitute for formal legal advice, and we'll expand it as the platform grows.
Who can use Tern
Job seekers must be 16 or older. If you’re 16 or 17, a parent or guardian must confirm they know you’re using Tern before you can apply to any job. Employers must be a real, verifiable business.
Verification
Every account is reviewed before it can do anything that affects someone else — a job seeker can’t apply and an employer can’t publish a job until Tern approves their account. We can reject or ask for more information at our discretion, and we can suspend an account that misrepresents who they are.
Job postings & applications
Employers are responsible for the accuracy of the roles they post. Applying to a job through Tern doesn’t guarantee an interview or a job offer — Tern connects candidates and employers, but the hiring decision is always the employer’s.
Acceptable use
Don’t misrepresent your identity, your age, or your business. Don’t use Tern to contact job seekers or employers outside the platform’s intended use. We can suspend or remove accounts that put other users at risk.
Changes
Tern is early and these terms will keep evolving as the platform grows — particularly as we add more territories beyond Jersey. We’ll post updates here, and they apply from the date they’re published.
Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent to hello@tern.je.