Terms of Service

1. About our services

Lumiere is a boutique executive search firm specialising in legal recruitment across Asia. The Website provides information about Lumiere, lists employment opportunities, allows users to submit job applications, and offers resources such as our Salary Guide. Lumiere acts as an intermediary between candidates and prospective employers; we do not guarantee employment.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age and capable of forming a legally binding contract to use the Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

3. Permitted use of the Website

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations;
• submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information, or impersonate any person or entity;
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its servers, or any connected systems or networks;
• introduce any viruses, malware, or other harmful code, or otherwise interfere with the proper functioning of the Website;
• scrape, harvest, copy, or systematically extract data or content from the Website without our prior written consent;
• reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Website content except as expressly permitted.

4. Job applications and submissions

When you submit an application or any information through the Website, you represent and warrant that the information provided is accurate, current, and complete, and that you are entitled to share it with us. You understand and agree that submitting an application does not guarantee an interview, placement, or any particular outcome, and that recruitment decisions rest with the relevant employer. We may verify the information you provide and contact references where you have authorised us to do so.

5. Salary Guide and informational content

Our Salary Guide and other content made available on the Website are provided for general informational purposes only. They reflect market observations and do not constitute financial, legal, career, or other professional advice. While we take care in preparing such content, we make no warranty as to its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose, and you should not rely on it as a substitute for professional advice.

6. Intellectual property

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, the Lumiere name and brand, layout, and design, is owned by or licensed to Lumiere and is protected by intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and view the Website for your personal, non-commercial use. No other rights are granted, and you may not use our trade marks or content without our prior written permission.

7. Content you submit

You retain ownership of the materials you submit to us, such as your curriculum vitae. By submitting such materials, you grant Lumiere a non-exclusive licence to use, store, and process them for the purpose of providing our recruitment services, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Third-party links and services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

9. Disclaimer of warranties

The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

10. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lumiere shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Website or our services. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability where it would be unlawful to do so.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lumiere and its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Website.

12. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. Please review it carefully.

13. Changes to these Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when they were last revised. Your continued use of the Website after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Suspension and termination

We may, at our sole discretion and without notice, suspend or restrict your access to the Website if we believe you have breached these Terms or used the Website in a manner that may cause harm to Lumiere or others.

15. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.

16. Contact us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@lumieresearch.com or by post at 3 Fraser Street, #08-21, Singapore 189352.