📅 Effective: January 20, 2026 💼 Business Users Only

Job Advertising Terms

Terms and conditions for posting job listings, sponsored vacancies, and employment advertisements on mEUvy.

Advertising Requirements
  • All job listings must represent genuine employment opportunities
  • Salary ranges must be disclosed for EU-based positions where required by law
  • Discriminatory requirements are prohibited
  • You must never charge candidates to apply
  • Sponsored listings are clearly marked as advertising

1. Types of Listings

1.1 Standard Listings

Free job listings available to verified employers:

  • Appear in search results based on relevance
  • No payment influences ranking
  • Subject to standard moderation
  • Limited to active vacancies only

1.2 Sponsored Listings

Paid promotional placements with enhanced visibility:

  • Clearly marked as "Sponsored" or "Promoted"
  • Appear in designated advertising slots
  • Enhanced visibility in search results
  • Subject to the same content policies as standard listings

1.3 Featured Employer Profiles

Premium employer branding options:

  • Enhanced company profile presentation
  • Multiple listing packages
  • Analytics and insights
  • Priority support

2. Content Requirements

2.1 Required Information

Every job listing must include:

2.2 Salary Transparency

In accordance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive and member state laws:

  • Salary range or minimum salary must be disclosed where legally required
  • We encourage salary transparency for all listings
  • Listings with salary information receive higher visibility
  • "Competitive salary" alone may not satisfy legal requirements

2.3 Accuracy Requirements

All listing content must be:

  • Truthful – No misleading claims about the role, company, or compensation
  • Current – Actively recruiting for the position
  • Complete – Sufficient detail for candidates to evaluate fit
  • Lawful – Compliant with employment laws in the job location

2.4 Language Requirements

  • Listings may be in any EU official language
  • Language requirements for the role must be objectively justified
  • Discriminatory language restrictions are prohibited

3. Prohibited Content

3.1 Discriminatory Listings

Job listings must not discriminate based on:

  • Race, ethnicity, or national origin
  • Gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation
  • Age (except where legally permitted)
  • Religion or belief
  • Disability (unless a genuine occupational requirement)
  • Marital or family status
  • Political opinion

3.2 Fraudulent Listings

The following are strictly prohibited:

3.3 Other Prohibited Content

  • Adult content or sexually explicit material
  • Requests for unnecessary personal information upfront
  • Positions requiring candidates to make purchases
  • Commission-only roles without clear disclosure
  • Unpaid internships that violate labor laws
  • Roles requiring relocation without visa sponsorship (unless clearly stated)

4.1 Advertising Disclosure

Per the Digital Services Act Article 26, all sponsored content includes:

  • Clear "Sponsored" or "Promoted" label
  • Identity of the advertiser
  • Information about why the ad is shown (targeting parameters)

4.2 Targeting Options

Sponsored listings may be targeted based on:

  • Job seeker location preferences
  • Industry and role interests
  • Experience level
  • Skills and qualifications

4.3 Prohibited Targeting

You may not target or exclude based on:

  • Protected characteristics (race, gender, religion, etc.)
  • Sensitive personal data
  • Political opinions or union membership
  • Health status or disability

4.4 Ad Repository

In compliance with DSA requirements, we maintain a public repository of advertisements that includes information about sponsored job listings, accessible for transparency purposes.

5. Advertiser Identity

5.1 Verification Requirements

Before posting job advertisements, you must provide:

  • Legal company name and registration number
  • Business address
  • Contact information
  • VAT number (for EU businesses)
  • Authorized representative details

5.2 Identity Display

Your verified company name appears on all job listings. Anonymous job postings are not permitted to protect candidates from fraudulent opportunities.

5.3 Agency Disclosure

Recruitment agencies must clearly disclose:

  • That they are an agency, not the direct employer
  • The industry/sector of the hiring company (if client is confidential)
  • Whether the role is temporary, contract, or permanent

6. Candidate Protection

6.1 Free Applications

6.2 Application Data

When candidates apply through mEUvy:

  • You receive only the information they choose to share
  • You must process their data in accordance with GDPR
  • You must provide privacy information about your data practices
  • You must delete data upon request

6.3 Response Expectations

We encourage employers to:

  • Acknowledge applications within 7 days
  • Provide outcome notifications to all applicants
  • Respect candidates' time and communication preferences

6.4 Reporting Mechanism

Candidates can report job listings for:

  • Suspected fraud or scams
  • Discriminatory content
  • Inaccurate information
  • Requests for payment
  • Harassment or inappropriate contact

7. Moderation & Review

7.1 Pre-Publication Review

Job listings undergo review before publication:

  • Automated screening for prohibited content
  • Verification of employer identity
  • Compliance check for required information
  • Human review for flagged listings

7.2 Ongoing Monitoring

We continuously monitor listings for:

  • User reports and complaints
  • Pattern analysis for fraudulent activity
  • Compliance with updated regulations
  • Expired or filled positions

7.3 Listing Removal

We may remove listings that:

  • Violate these terms or applicable law
  • Receive multiple credible complaints
  • Are associated with suspended accounts
  • Have been inactive for extended periods

7.4 Appeals

If your listing is removed, you may appeal within 14 days. Provide:

  • The listing in question
  • Explanation of compliance
  • Any supporting documentation

8. Fees & Billing

8.1 Pricing

8.2 Payment Terms

  • Fees are charged in advance for subscriptions
  • Sponsored listings are billed based on selected model
  • VAT applies where required by law
  • Invoices issued within 7 days of billing

8.3 Refunds

  • Unused listing credits may be refunded within 30 days
  • No refunds for listings removed due to policy violations
  • Sponsored campaigns may be cancelled with prorated refund
  • EU consumers have 14-day withdrawal rights before service delivery

9. Removal & Termination

9.1 Listing Removal

Individual listings may be removed for:

  • Policy violations
  • Inaccurate or misleading content
  • Candidate complaints
  • Legal requirements

9.2 Account Suspension

Your advertising account may be suspended for:

  • Multiple listing violations
  • Payment failures
  • Identity verification issues
  • Pending investigation

9.3 Permanent Termination

Accounts are permanently terminated for:

  • Fraudulent job listings
  • Charging candidates fees
  • Discriminatory practices
  • Data misuse or privacy violations
  • Repeated policy violations

9.4 Effect of Termination

  • All active listings are immediately removed
  • Unused credits are forfeited (except where legally required to refund)
  • You must delete any candidate data obtained
  • Bans extend to affiliated companies and individuals
Advertising Support
Employer Support employers@vaicat.com
Report Fraudulent Listing abuse@vaicat.com