Independent Consultancy & Third-Party Platform Disclaimer
Independent Consultancy & Third-Party Platform Disclaimer
Last updated: 21 August 2026
1. Independent consultancy
The Care Social Network is an independent consultancy.We provide recruitment consultancy, recruitment management, advertising management, recruitment strategy and related services to organisations within the care sector.We may work with, use or provide services involving third-party websites, recruitment platforms, job boards, social-media platforms, advertising platforms, software providers and other technology services.Unless expressly stated otherwise, The Care Social Network is not owned by, affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, certified by or acting on behalf of any third-party platform, job board, social-media company, software provider or recruitment organisation.Our use of or reference to a third-party platform does not create or imply a partnership, agency relationship, endorsement or official representation.
2. Third-party platforms
Our services may involve platforms and services including, but not limited to:Job boards and recruitment websites;Indeed and other employment platforms;LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms;Facebook, Instagram and other Meta platforms;Google and Google advertising products;Social-media platforms;Recruitment and applicant-tracking systems;Advertising and marketing platforms;Website, analytics and technology providers; andOther third-party software, websites and services.The list above is illustrative and is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of platforms with which we may work.Third-party platforms may change their products, algorithms, pricing, policies, functionality, availability and terms of service from time to time.
3. Our views and opinions
All articles, guides, commentary, recommendations, analysis, recruitment advice, opinions and best-practice information published by The Care Social Network represent our own views and professional opinions, unless we expressly state otherwise.Our content should not be interpreted as a statement, recommendation, policy, endorsement or official guidance issued by any third-party platform or organisation.In particular, references to the policies, features, performance or functionality of a third-party platform represent our understanding and experience at the time of publication and may become outdated if that platform changes.Where appropriate, users should consult the relevant third party's current terms, policies and guidance.
4. No implied endorsement
The appearance of a third-party name, company, platform, trademark, logo, product or service on this website does not mean that the relevant third party:endorses The Care Social Network;sponsors The Care Social Network;has certified The Care Social Network;recommends our services;has reviewed or approved our content;has authorised our opinions or recommendations; orhas entered into a partnership or agency relationship with us.Any formal relationship with a third party will only be represented as such where that relationship genuinely exists and we are entitled to describe it that way.
5. Use of third-party trademarks
Third-party names and trademarks may be referred to where reasonably necessary to identify or describe the services, platforms or products that we work with or discuss.All third-party trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.We do not claim ownership of third-party trademarks.Where a third party has specific requirements governing the use of its trademarks, logos or branding, we will seek to comply with those requirements.For example, Indeed's current trademark guidelines prohibit use of its marks in a manner that suggests Indeed has reviewed, certified or endorsed a service where it has not.
6. Recruitment platform management
Where The Care Social Network manages, assists with or advises on a client's use of a recruitment platform or job board, we are acting as an independent consultant and service provider.The client remains responsible for:Its recruitment decisions;The roles it chooses to advertise;The accuracy of its job advertisements;Employment terms and conditions;Candidate selection and hiring decisions;Compliance with applicable employment and equality legislation;Information supplied to candidates;Its own accounts with third-party platforms; andCompliance with the relevant platform's terms and policies.Our role is to provide recruitment support, consultancy and/or platform-management services as agreed with the client.
7. No guarantee of platform performance
We do not control third-party recruitment platforms, job boards, social-media platforms, advertising systems or their algorithms.Consequently, we cannot guarantee:A particular number of applications;A particular number of candidates;A particular number of interviews;A particular number of hires;A particular cost per application;Advertising reach or impressions;Candidate quality;Platform availability;Search ranking or visibility;Advertising performance; orAny particular recruitment outcome.Recruitment results can be affected by factors outside our control, including candidate availability, local labour-market conditions, salary levels, competition, employer reputation, platform changes and changes to advertising algorithms.
8. Third-party websites and links
Our website may contain links to websites and services operated by third parties.These links may be provided for information, reference or convenience.The Care Social Network does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, terms or policies.A link to a third-party website does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, sponsorship or affiliation unless expressly stated.Users should review the relevant third party's own terms and privacy information when visiting or using those services.
9. Social-media platforms
The Care Social Network may maintain accounts or pages on social-media platforms.Content published by The Care Social Network on social-media platforms represents our own views unless expressly stated otherwise.The operation of those platforms is governed by the relevant platform's own terms and policies.Social-media platforms may independently collect and process information about users in accordance with their own privacy policies.Where we use social-media advertising, audience-targeting tools, tracking technologies or similar services, we will seek to comply with applicable data-protection and privacy requirements.
10. Information and professional guidance
Information published on this website is provided for general information and educational purposes.Recruitment, employment, data-protection and regulatory requirements can vary depending on the circumstances.Nothing on this website should be regarded as legal, employment, financial, regulatory or other professional advice specific to your circumstances.Where appropriate, you should obtain advice from a suitably qualified professional.
11. Accuracy and changes
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on this website is accurate at the time of publication.However, we do not guarantee that all information will remain accurate, complete or current.Third-party platforms and services can change without notice. This may mean that information about a particular platform, feature, process or service becomes outdated.
12. Client responsibility
Clients remain responsible for ensuring that the information and instructions they provide to us are accurate and lawful.Where we manage recruitment advertising or recruitment-platform activity on behalf of a client, the client remains responsible for its underlying employment practices and recruitment decisions.Our services do not transfer the client's legal responsibilities to The Care Social Network unless expressly agreed in writing and legally capable of being transferred.
13. No representation as an official platform
Unless expressly stated otherwise, The Care Social Network will not represent itself as being an official representative, employee, agent, partner, authorised spokesperson or official support service of a third-party platform.Our services are provided independently.
14. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this disclaimer or our relationship with a particular platform or organisation, please contact:The Care Social Network
51 Mill Street
West Yorkshire
EnglandEmail: stephen@thecaresocialnetwork.co.uk