General Terms & Conditions

Last updated: June 19th 2025

Welcome to www.partanenconsulting.com (the “Website”), operated by Partanen Consulting (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a consulting platform facilitating connections between clients, consultants, and affiliates. These General Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) apply to all users of the Website, including visitors, registered clients, consultants, and affiliates (collectively, “Users”, “you”, or “your”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Scope of Use

These Terms govern your use of:

  • The public areas of the Website (e.g. informational pages, listings, contact forms)
  • Registered user areas (e.g. dashboards, consultant directories, request forms)
  • Any services provided via the Website including profile management, requests, affiliate programs, or platform communications.

2. Account Registration

Some services require account creation (e.g. Clients, Consultants, Affiliates). When registering:

  • You must provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information.
  • Your account may require manual approval before activation.
  • You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials.
  • You agree not to impersonate another user or share your account.

3. Platform Role and Responsibility

Partanen Consulting Group is primarily a facilitator, not an employer or direct contractor of consultants. We:

  • Introduce clients and consultants for freelance or permanent roles.
  • Occasionally provide direct contracting opportunities to consultants.
  • Do not guarantee outcomes, contracts, employment, or availability.
  • Are not responsible for direct interactions between parties outside of the platform’s framework.

4. User Obligations

You agree to:

  • Use the Website lawfully and respectfully.
  • Not upload or transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content.
  • Not scrape, copy, or reverse-engineer any part of the Website or its code.
  • Comply with all applicable laws, including data privacy and intellectual property regulations.

5. Profile and Directory Use (Clients and Consultants)

  • Consultants are listed based on qualifications and approved manually.
  • Clients may submit service requests to be matched with consultants.
  • Personal details (e.g. email, phone) are hidden until a verified match or agreement is in place.
  • We reserve the right to moderate, approve, or remove any listing or profile.

6. Affiliate Participation

Affiliates may register and receive tracked referral links to promote the Website. Full terms are provided in our [Affiliate Terms and Conditions].

Misuse of the referral system (spam, misrepresentation, self-referrals, etc.) may result in immediate removal and loss of accrued commissions.

7. Intellectual Property

  • All content, branding, and software on the Website are the intellectual property of Partanen Consulting Group or its licensors.
  • You may not copy, distribute, or use materials from the Website without prior written permission.

8. Confidentiality and Data Privacy

  • We respect your privacy and handle data in accordance with our [Privacy Policy].
  • Any confidential information shared on the platform (e.g. proposals, contracts, messages) must be protected and not disclosed without consent.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Website may contain links or integrations with third-party platforms. We are not responsible for:

  • The content, policies, or actions of third-party sites.
  • Losses or damages resulting from third-party service use.

10. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate accounts that breach these Terms or applicable law.
  • Remove content or profiles without notice.
  • Limit access to certain areas or features at our discretion.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted under Finnish law:

  • The Website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from use or inability to use the Website or its services.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Finland. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Finland.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify users via email or a platform notice. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes your acceptance.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Partanen Consulting Group Oy
 Email: [info@partanenconsulting.com]
Website: www.partanenconsulting.com

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