Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using Tech Layoff Watch. By accessing or using this website at tech-layoff-watch.vercel.app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Service immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Tech Layoff Watch (referred to herein as "the Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

Tech Layoff Watch provides a free, browser-based dashboard that aggregates and presents publicly available data about workforce reductions in the technology industry. The Service includes interactive charts showing monthly layoff trends, a searchable and sortable table of individual layoff events, aggregate statistics, a timeline of recent events, and data export functionality. All layoff data displayed on the Service is sourced from publicly available materials including company press releases, SEC filings, and news articles. The Service is provided free of charge and requires no user registration. We may display advertisements as our means of sustaining operations.

3. Informational Purpose Only — Not Professional Advice

All data and information presented on Tech Layoff Watch is provided for general informational purposes only. The Service is not intended to provide, and should not be construed or relied upon as providing, any of the following:

• Investment or financial advice: Information about company layoffs does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell securities, or any form of financial counsel. Layoff data is one factor among many that may be relevant to investment analysis, but it is an incomplete and imperfect signal. Do not make investment decisions based solely on information from this Service. Consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
• Legal advice: Nothing on this Service constitutes legal advice regarding employment law, securities law, or any other legal matter. If you have legal questions related to a layoff — whether as an affected employee or employer — consult a qualified attorney.
• Career or employment advice: While Tech Layoff Watch can be a useful research tool for job seekers, information about company layoffs should not be your sole basis for career decisions. Employment situations are complex and dynamic; consult multiple sources and professionals when making significant career choices.
• HR or management counsel: Data from this Service should not be used as the sole basis for organizational decisions, benchmarking, or workforce planning without appropriate professional consultation.

4. Data Accuracy Disclaimer

While we take significant care to ensure the accuracy of the data presented on Tech Layoff Watch, we make no warranties or guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or reliability of any information displayed on the Service. Specifically, you should be aware that:

• Layoff headcount figures are sourced from third-party reports and may vary between sources. We publish the figures as reported with appropriate sourcing, but we cannot independently verify every number.
• Some companies do not publicly disclose precise layoff figures. In such cases, our data reflects the best available estimates from credible reporting, which may subsequently be revised.
• The dataset may not include all layoff events, particularly those involving smaller companies or events with limited media coverage.
• Data may be updated, corrected, or removed over time as we receive new information. Historical figures may be revised retroactively.
• Event dates reflect the date of public announcement, which may differ from the actual effective date of workforce reductions.

Users should always verify information independently from primary sources, including company investor relations pages, SEC EDGAR filings, and the original news articles linked in our dataset, before acting on any data presented by the Service.

5. No Warranty

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be available at all times, free from errors, or that defects will be corrected.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Tech Layoff Watch and its operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which liability is asserted (tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Without limiting the foregoing, we are specifically not liable for:

• Any investment losses, missed investment opportunities, or financial harm resulting from use of or reliance on data from the Service
• Any career, employment, or business decisions made based on information from the Service
• Inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or missing layoff data for any company or event
• Any harm resulting from the Service being unavailable, delayed, or experiencing technical errors
• Decisions made based on charts, statistics, or visualizations that may contain errors or reflect incomplete datasets

7. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You specifically agree not to:

• Engage in automated scraping, bulk downloading, or systematic data harvesting from the Service without prior written permission
• Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the integrity, performance, or availability of the Service or its underlying infrastructure
• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, national, or international laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or its related systems
• Use data from the Service to harass, defame, or harm any individual, company, or group
• Misrepresent or falsely attribute data from Tech Layoff Watch, including presenting our data as official government statistics, company communications, or any other authoritative source beyond what we are
• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of our dataset for commercial purposes without attribution and a link to the source

8. Third-Party Links and Sources

The Service contains links to third-party websites including news articles, company press releases, SEC filings, and other external sources. These links are provided for reference and verification purposes. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. The inclusion of a link does not imply our endorsement of the linked site or its content.

9. Intellectual Property

The design, layout, code, and original presentation elements of Tech Layoff Watch are the intellectual property of its operators. The underlying layoff data is derived from publicly available sources and is not exclusively proprietary to us. You may reference and cite individual data points from our Service with appropriate attribution to Tech Layoff Watch and a link to our website. Systematic reproduction of the full dataset for commercial redistribution without permission is not permitted.

10. Advertising

The Service displays advertisements from third-party networks including Google AdSense and Adsterra. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these advertisements. The appearance of an advertisement on Tech Layoff Watch does not constitute our endorsement of the advertised product or service. If you encounter an inappropriate advertisement, please report it to taeshinkim11@gmail.com.

11. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, update, suspend, or discontinue the Service or any portion of it at any time without prior notice. This includes adding or removing data, changing the presentation format, updating the dataset coverage period, or ceasing operations entirely. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts of competent authority in the relevant jurisdiction.

13. Contact

For questions, concerns, or reports related to these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: taeshinkim11@gmail.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.