Welcome to apply.coop, a job board dedicated to connecting workplaces and democratically managed organizations with passionate people seeking meaningful work. By using our service, you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

Job Poster Responsibilities

1. Account Management: Job posters are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of and controlling the access to their account information. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
2. Content Posting: You agree to post only accurate and truthful information. Misleading or fraudulent content is prohibited.
3. Payment Terms: Job postings cost $30 for a 30-day listing. Payment is processed through our secure payment provider, Stripe, and you agree to provide accurate payment information.

Prohibited Actions

1. Illegal Activities: Using the platform for illegal purposes, or to advertise illegal services, is strictly prohibited.
2. Harassment: Any form of harassment or abusive behavior towards other users is not tolerated. Violations will result in account termination and deletion of your organization's job postings.

Intellectual Property

Content Ownership: You retain ownership of any content you post on apply.coop. However, by posting, you grant us a one-time, non-exclusive license to display and distribute the content as part of our services.

Disclaimers

1. No Guarantees: We do not guarantee the accuracy of job postings or the success of job applications.
2. Third-Party Links: We are not responsible for the content of third-party websites linked from apply.coop.

Limitation of Liability

1. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify us against any claims arising from your use of the platform.
2. Limitation of Damages: Our liability for any damages arising from your use of the platform is limited to the amount you paid for services.

Termination

1. Account Suspension: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.
2. Refunds: We do not issue refunds for any reason.

Changes to Terms

1. Notifications: We will notify you of any significant changes to these Terms via email or a notice on the site.
2. Effective Date: Changes become effective immediately upon posting on this site.

Jurisdiction

1. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA.
2. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes will be resolved through mediation in the State of New York, USA. Failing that, they will be resolved by binding legal arbitration in New York, USA.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at crew@apply.coop..

Eligibility Requirements

Some parts of this process are derived from the .COOP verification process.

Requirements for workplaces

Only organizations that consistently operate in accordance with the International 7 Cooperative Principles and meet our eligibility criteria can create a workplace account on apply.coop.

The definition of a cooperative varies by legal jurisdiction and culture. For the purposes of creating an account on apply.coop, we use the following items as proof of eligibility for cooperatives.

For established organizations:

• Ownership of and ability to receive emails at a .coop domain; or
• Proof of membership as a “cooperative” in a national or sectoral apex or other secondary or tertiary organization for cooperatives; or
• Governance documents, such as bylaws, which show the organization operates as a democratically-controlled, member-owned entity; or
• Corporate filings showing the organization was formed as a cooperative under applicable local law.

For organizations that are still in formation:

• Draft versions of governance documents, such as bylaws, which show the organization is working towards incorporating as a cooperative
• Copies of incorporation documents submitted with local authorities, clearly showing that the organization will be incorporated as a cooperative.

Requirements for Nonprofits and Public Benefit Corporations (PBCs)

Non-profits and PBCs must align with apply.coop's values, such as democracy, equality, and economic solidarity. They should focus on areas like community development, collective bargaining, social justice, or environmental sustainability.

Required Documentation:

• Mission Statement: Submit a mission statement or bylaws reflecting alignment with apply.coop's values; and
• Non-Profit Certification: Provide a 501(c)(3) letter (for US-based organizations) or equivalent international designation; or
• Articles of Incorporation: For PBCs, provide Articles of Incorporation including a statement of public benefit purpose.

For non-profits and PBCs in formation, draft governance documents or incorporation papers indicating intent are acceptable.

Verification Process

If an organization (the “applicant”) has a .coop domain, they can create an account without verification by entering a valid .coop email address in the form at apply.coop/account. They will receive an email at that address with a temporary sign-in URL.

If an applicant does not have a .coop domain, they must send an email to crew@apply.coop containing their proof of eligibility documentation. If verified, the applicant will receive a confirmation email, and their domain will be added to our system, allowing them to create an account at apply.coop/account. If not verified, they will be notified and can appeal by replying to the email.

If the applicant does not respond to apply.coop initially, they will get a follow-up email within 30 days to provide the necessary information. If there is no response within this period, the request will be considered abandoned.