Terms of Service

Last updated: December 27, 2025

Welcome to Vivid Resume. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.


1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using Vivid Resume, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our service.


2. Service Description

Vivid Resume is an AI-powered resume and cover letter generation platform that helps users create professional, ATS-optimized career documents. Our services include:

  • AI-powered resume generation and optimization
  • Customized cover letter creation
  • ATS compatibility scoring
  • Multiple export formats (PDF, DOCX)
  • Resume storage and management

3. Account Registration

To use our service, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Not share your account with others
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.


4. Credits and Payments

Credit System

Vivid Resume operates on a credit-based system. Each resume generation consumes credits from your account balance.

  • Credits are purchased in packages via Stripe
  • Credits do not expire unless your account is inactive for 2+ years
  • Credits are non-transferable and non-refundable
  • Pricing is subject to change with 30 days notice

Refund Policy

All credit purchases are final and non-refundable. If you experience technical issues preventing you from using credits, contact our support team within 7 days for assistance.


5. User Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain all rights to the content you provide (resume information, job descriptions, etc.). By using our service, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Process your content to generate resumes and cover letters
  • Store your content securely in our systems
  • Use anonymized, aggregated data for service improvement

Generated Content

You own the resumes and cover letters we generate for you. However:

  • We retain the right to display examples (with your permission)
  • You are responsible for verifying accuracy before submission
  • AI-generated content should be reviewed and customized

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

  • Use the service for illegal purposes
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Attempt to circumvent credit requirements or abuse the system
  • Reverse engineer, scrape, or extract data from our platform
  • Resell or redistribute our services without permission
  • Interfere with the security or operation of our service
  • Use automated tools to access the service (bots, scrapers)

Violation of these terms may result in immediate account termination.


7. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Specific uptime percentages (though we target 99.9%)
  • That generated content will result in job offers
  • Compatibility with all ATS systems (though we optimize for most)

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice.


8. Disclaimers and Limitations

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We make no guarantees about:

  • Job application success or interview rates
  • Accuracy of AI-generated content (users must verify)
  • Suitability for specific industries or roles

Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months.


9. Account Termination

By You

You may close your account at any time from Settings. Unused credits will be forfeited upon account deletion.

By Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

  • Violate these Terms of Service
  • Engage in fraudulent activity
  • Remain inactive for over 2 years
  • Abuse customer support or referral systems

10. Referral Program

Our referral program allows you to earn credits by inviting others. Rules:

  • Credits are awarded when referred users make their first purchase
  • Self-referrals and fraudulent referrals are prohibited
  • We reserve the right to modify or terminate the program
  • Abuse may result in credit forfeiture and account termination

11. Privacy

Your use of our service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.


12. Dispute Resolution

If you have a concern, please contact our support team first. For unresolved disputes:

  • Disputes will be governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]
  • You agree to binding arbitration for claims under $10,000
  • Class action lawsuits are waived

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated terms.


14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us:

Email: legal@vividresume.com

Support: support@vividresume.com

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