TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF ILLINOIS SKILLS MATCH

ILLINOIS SKILLS MATCH WAS DEVELOPED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, AN AGENCY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS A PUBLIC SERVICE. BY CHOOSING TO USE ILLINOIS SKILLS MATCH YOU AGREE TO USE ILLINOIS SKILLS MATCH SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AND ILLINOIS SKILLS MATCH ARE REFERRED TO COLLECTIVELY AS 'WE', 'US', OR 'OUR'.

1. CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY. All the information you provide to us will be maintained in accordance with the confidentiality requirements of Section 1900 of the Unemployment Insurance Act, 820 ILCS 405/100 et seq., and the rules of the Illinois Department of Employment Security. As you enter information into Illinois Skills Match the system will indicate information that will not be released to others unless you direct us to release it and information that will never be released. We will not sell or otherwise use for commercial purposes any identifying information about you.
2. VOLUNTARY INFORMATION; NO WARRANTIES; NO ENDORSEMENTS. All information provided by job seekers and employers has been provided to us voluntarily. We do not investigate or validate this information, nor do we make any warranties or guarantees, express or implied, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose, nor do we assume any legal liability or responsibility as to the accuracy, currency, quality or validity, of this information or of the outside information discussed in Paragraph 3 below. Illinois Skills Match is provided on a strictly 'as is' basis. We reserve the right to correct or remove, in our discretion, any inaccurate, misleading or inappropriate material which may come to our attention. The inclusion of any information about a job seeker, employer or job in Illinois Skills Match should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation by us concerning that job seeker, employer or job.
3. OUTSIDE INFORMATION; NO CONTROL; NO ENDORSEMENTS. Illinois Skills Match may contain hypertext pointers or links to outside information created and maintained by other public or private entities. These pointers or links are provided solely as a convenience to users of Illinois Skills Match. We do not maintain or control this outside information. The inclusion of hypertext pointers and links to outside information should not be construed as an endorsement or ratification by us of the outside information or of the entity providing the outside information.
4. HOLD HARMLESS; ASSUMPTION OF RISK OF USE. By using Illinois Skills Match, you agree to hold us and our officers, employees and agents harmless for any cause of action which might arise as a result of your use of Illinois Skills Match. Users of Illinois Skills Match assume the risk of use of, and reliance on information provided through, Illinois Skills Match. Neither we nor our officers, employees or agents shall be liable under any theory, legal or equitable, for any claims or damages relating to your use of Illinois Skills Match, including, without limitation, the viewing, distributing or copying of any information provided through Illinois Skills Match, such damages including, without limitation, direct, indirect, special, incidental, reliance or consequential damages, even if advised of the possibility of such claims or damages.
5. ILLINOIS LAW AND JURISDICTION. Any party choosing to use Illinois Skills Match is subject to Illinois jurisdiction. Except as otherwise provided by law, any dispute, case or controversy arising from the operation or use of Illinois Skills Match shall be subject to the laws of Illinois and to the jurisdiction of the courts of Illinois.
6. EMPLOYERS. The Employment Service is prohibited from taking or referring applicants to an employer when a fee is charged to the applicant. Any applicant referred by the Employment Service to a labor contractor, temporary help agency or a fee charging employment agency is required to make sure the applicant is considered for only the actual openings listed, not be charged a fee for service, not be referred to an employment unit which charges applicants a fee for placement, and results of the referral are reported to the Employment Service as soon as possible. Any private agency using the Employment Service must be licensed.
7. JOB SEEKERS. The Illinois Employment and Training Centers(IETC) have additional job opportunities not listed in the Illinois Skills Match (ISM) system. At the top of your ISM registration is a statement "Find Local Office link". Place your cursor or arrow on this link and select. A screen appears. You enter your residence zip code and select. The IETC address, phone number, fax number, office hours, and managers e-mail address appear. You can visit the IETC or e-mail the manager requesting you be sent specific job opportunities available in the field you intend to pursue. Individuals who have been convicted on felony charges may not be referred to healthcare positions due to current legislation prohibiting this action.