The Careerist Guarantee

The Careerist Guarantee

Welcome to Careerist Inc.'s online learning platform (the “LMS”), designed to help students and instructors connect and learn efficiently. Transitioning into the tech industry requires focus and consistent effort, and we’re here to help, asking for the same commitment from you.

We back our commitment with the following Careerist Guarantee, which is subject to your full and continued compliance with the Terms below: you (“you”, “You”, “the participant”) shall satisfy the requirements below in order to be eligible for the Careerist Guarantee.

If these requirements are not satisfied, you may still participate in the training program and receive all of the advantages of career support, but you will not be eligible for the Careerist Guarantee.

I. Terms: Definitions

1.1. Applicable Training Program shall mean QA Engineering, QA Automation, QA Bundle, taught through the LMS on or after the date this Guarantee is published on the Careerist’s website.

1.2. The “Guarantee Period” is a period of 12 months for looking for a Qualifying Position. It starts immediately upon receiving the final certificate of competition for the Careerist training program and lasts 12 months. The final certificate of completion for the Careerist training program is granted to a Student upon successfully finishing all stages of the training Program within the designated timeframes, as outlined in these Terms.

*The Guarantee Period may be extended or terminated unilaterally by Careerist for up to six months in the event of a natural disaster, including COVID-19 related reasons, mass vaccination efforts, extensive layoffs in the tech industry, or any other occurrence beyond Careerist’s control that disrupts the job market nationally at any point during the Guarantee Period.

1.3. Request for reimbursement - is written and signed certification that the Student has met all the requirements set forth in these Terms and has not been offered any Qualifying Positions. The request for reimbursement should be done in the form required by Careerist. Please refer to the following link https://www.careerist.com/legal/reimbursement-certification

The request for reimbursement, along with all necessary documentation specified in the reimbursement certificate, must be submitted by the Student within thirty (30) days following the expiration date of the Guarantee Period The request should be sent to [email protected] .

The reimbursement cannot be requested before the expiration date of the Guarantee Period.

1.4. “Qualifying Position” is defined as any on-site, hybrid, or remote role that is or is substantially similar in nature to the following:

In the learning area of QA Engineering : QA Analyst, QA Tester, Software QA Engineer, Manual QA, Software Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Analyst, Software Quality Assurance Analyst, Functional QA, Black-Box Tester, QA Engineer, Functional Tester, Black-Box QA, Manual QA Analyst, Software Tester, Test Analyst, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Software Test Engineer, Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst), Quality Assurance Engineer (QA Engineer), Software Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA Engineer), Software Quality Engineer, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Information Technology, and others in the QA testing field;

In the learning area of QA Automation: QA Automation Engineer, SDET (Software Engineer in Test), QA Automation Tester, Software Tester, Test Automation engineer;

II. Terms: Eligibility Requirements

2.1. The participant must be 18 years of age or older (19 years or older if residing in Alabama or Nebraska, and 21 years or older if residing in Mississippi)

2.2. The participant must demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English.

2.3. The participant must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of enrollment in the training program and for a minimum of 18 months following the receipt of the certificate of completion.

2.4. The participant has made payment in full upfront or through other approved payment methods. The Guarantee does not apply to students (participants) who pay for the Careerist program using the loan option financed by the third parties.

2.5. The participant must complete all payments on time in accordance with the agreed-upon payment plan.

2.6. The participant must be able to successfully pass any background checks required for the employment positions they intend to apply for. Without limiting the foregoing, if you fail to obtain a job offer for a Qualifying Position, either directly or partially due to your failure to pass a background check associated with the job offer, you will not be eligible for the Careerist Guarantee.

2.7. You must complete the Careerist training program, including the Learning, Internship, and Career Coaching stages, within the timeframes specified in these Terms, and obtain the final certificate of completion for the Careerist training program.

2.8. The participant must apply for Qualifying Positions, as outlined in section 3.4., within the territory of the United States of America throughout the entire Guarantee Period and must maintain written proof of all submissions, including communications with hiring managers and emails regarding the interview process or outcome.

III. Participants Responsibilities and Commitments

3.1. The Learning Stage Commitment

The participant must complete 100% of all mandatory tasks in the learning portion of the Program, including homework assignments and quizzes within the designated time frame.

The participant must remain in their assigned batch and Program. If the participant decides to switch batches and/or Programs, the Guarantee will no longer apply.

3.2. The Internship Stage Commitment

The participant must complete 100% of all mandatory tasks in the Internship portion of the Program within the designated time frame.

If the participant is unable to complete the program and decides to retake the Internship stage or any previous stages, the Guarantee will no longer apply.

3.3. The Career Coaching Stage Commitment

The participant must complete the Career Coaching Stage within the designated time frame.

The participant must pass the final test, conducted in the form of a Final Mock Interview, within one month from the specified date to qualify for the Careerist Guarantee. Each participant is allowed a maximum of three attempts within this specified period.

The participant must respond to communications from Careerist and Career Coaches within three business days.

3.4. The Job Search Stage Commitment

The participant must submit applications as follows:
A minimum of 95 unique applications per week or 380 unique applications per month for the first six months of the 12-month term.
A minimum of 50 unique applications per week or 200 unique applications per month during the subsequent six-month Guarantee Period.

The participants should actively build their LinkedIn network to 500+ connections within the first three months of their job search. Consistent networking and making new contacts are crucial for job search success.

The participant is required to engage in a minimum of two sync sessions per month conducted via email or phone call, with their designated Careerist Coach to discuss job-related activities and provide additional job-related information upon request. Any cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment.

The participant must use the resume and LinkedIn profile designs approved by their designated Career Coach.

If the participant receives a job offer for Qualifying Position, they must notify their Career Coach within 3 business days.

If a job offer for a Qualifying Position is revoked due to an employer-initiated drug test or background check, the participant will not be eligible for the Careerist Guarantee.

Accepting a job offer for Qualifying Position immediately terminates the Careerist Guarantee. If the participant declines the offer, they are no longer eligible for the Careerist Guarantee.

Upon approval of a reimbursement request, the participant will lose access to the platform, Careerist resources, events, and career alumni support.

IV. Program Stages and Timeline Requirements

You must have completed all the mandatory requirements for successful Careerist training program completion and receiving the final certificate, including:

4.1. Learning Stage:

Software QA Engineering: 7 weeks from the program start date.

QA Automation Program: 12 weeks from the program start date.

QA Bundle Program: 7 weeks SQE + 12 weeks QAA from the start date of the next QAA batch.

4.2. Internship Stage:

Software QA Engineering: 4 weeks from the internship start date.

QA Automation Program: 3 weeks from the internship start date.

QA Bundle Program: 4 weeks SQE + 3 weeks QAA from the internship start date.

4.3. Career Coaching Stage:

Software QA Engineering: 8,5 weeks from the coaching start date.

QA Automation Program: 9 weeks from the coaching start date.

QA Bundle Program: 17,5 weeks (SQE 8,5 weeks + QA Automation 9 weeks) from the coaching start date.

V. Submitting a request for the Careerist guarantee

5.1. If you believe you have met all the requirements of this Guarantee and have not been offered any Qualifying Position, you may submit the Request for reimbursement to [email protected]. You have thirty (30) days after Guarantee Period expiration to submit the Request for reimbursement and all required documentation by the form required by Careerist. The request for reimbursement should be done in the form required by Careerist. Please refer to the following link https://www.careerist.com/legal/reimbursement-certification

Please remember that your Guarantee Period starts immediately after receiving the final certificate of Careerist training program completion and lasts for 12 months. You have no right to submit the Request for reimbursement before the expiration of this 12 months period (Guarantee Period).

5.2. Failure to submit all required information within thirty (30) days following the expiration of the Guarantee Period may result in the denial of the Careerist Guarantee. It is your responsibility to provide all necessary documentation.

Careerist reserves the right to request additional documentation necessary to assess your eligibility. You shall provide any required documentation within ten (10) business days of the request or your reimbursement request may be denied.

If Careerist determines that you have not met all eligibility requirements for reimbursement, your request will be denied, and you will be notified via email. While Careerist will carefully consider all requests, it is not obligated to provide an explanation for its decision.

If Careerist determines you have met the eligibility requirements according to the Careerist Guarantee, Careerist will reimburse 100% of your payment.

Please be advised that you are solely responsible for any tax consequences of the reimbursement according to the Careerist Guarantee. Please consult your tax advisor for any questions.

AUDIT RIGHT. For a period of two years following the expiration date of the Guarantee Period, Careerist reserves the right to audit any records you have provided related to the Careerist Guarantee. You must therefore retain all documents related to your Careerist Guarantee for three (3) years following your completion of any Careerist training program(s). You must also provide Careerist with any information requested to substantiate your eligibility for the Careerist Guarantee, including but not limited to your tax returns, so that Careerist can confirm you are eligible for the Careerist Guarantee. If Careerist determines that you provided any false information, it may revoke the grant of your reimbursement.

VI. Dispute resolution and governing law

6.1. Any claim relating to this Careerist Guarantee shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

6.2. Binding Arbitration. The Parties agree that any and all disputes, claims or controversies arising out of or relating to these Careerist Guaranty Terms that are not resolved by their mutual agreement or in small claims court (a) shall be brought by a Party in such Party’s individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding and (b) shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration before JAMS, or its successor, pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. Sec. 1 et seq (the “FAA”).

Before either party may seek arbitration, the party must first send to the other party a written Notice of Dispute (“Notice”) describing the nature and basis of the claim or dispute, and the requested relief. A Notice to Careerist should be sent to: [email protected]. After the Notice is received, you and Careerist may attempt to resolve the claim or dispute informally. If you and Careerist do not resolve the claim or dispute within thirty (30) days after the Notice is received, either party may begin an arbitration proceeding by filing a written demand for arbitration with JAMS, with a copy to the other party. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of JAMS’ Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures in effect at the time of filing of the demand for arbitration. The parties will cooperate with JAMS and with one another in selecting a single arbitrator from JAMS’ panel of neutrals, and in scheduling the arbitration proceedings, which shall take place online or in Florida if on-site presence is required.

PARTIES HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL, INCLUDING JURY TRIAL ON ANY CLAIM IN ANY COURT OF LAW OR EQUITY.

6.3. CLASS ACTION WAIVER. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT ANY CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST CAREERIST, INCLUDING CAREERIST’S PAST OR PRESENT EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS, SHALL BE BROUGHT INDIVIDUALLY AND YOU SHALL NOT JOIN SUCH CLAIM WITH CLAIMS OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY OR BRING, JOIN OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION AGAINST CAREERIST.

6.4. If any part or parts of this Arbitration Agreement are found under the law to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such specific part or parts shall be of no force and effect and shall be severed and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. This Arbitration Agreement will survive the termination of your relationship with Careerist.

6.5. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either you or Careerist may bring an individual action (“Claim”) in small claims court; however, if the Claim is transferred, removed, or appealed to a different court, it shall be resolved in accordance with Sections 6.1-6.4. Nothing in that small claims court lawsuit shall constitute a waiver of any Party’s rights under this Arbitration Agreement with respect to claims asserted in any related or unrelated lawsuits. Moreover, any dispute concerning the validity or enforceability of this Arbitration Agreement or any part thereof (including, without limitation, the class action waiver in Section 6.3) must be decided in accordance with Sections 6.1-6.4 above.

6.6. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek emergency equitable relief before a state or federal court in order to maintain the status quo pending arbitration. A request for interim measures shall not be deemed a waiver of any other rights or obligations under this Arbitration Agreement.

6.7. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Careerist’s claims of failure by you to make any payments due under any agreement with Careerist and all Careerist’s collections claims shall not be subject to this Arbitration Agreement. In any circumstances where the foregoing Arbitration Agreement permits the parties to litigate in court, the parties hereby agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within Miami-Dade County, Florida for such purpose.

General

This Careerist Guarantee and Terms, along with the Careerist’s Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Refund & Cancellation Policy, set forth the entire understanding between You and Careerist with regard to your eligibility for the Careerist Guarantee. Any provision of these Terms that is unenforceable shall not impact the enforceability of any other provision. Careerist Inc. shall have the sole discretion to determine whether the Guarantee Terms have been satisfied and whether you are eligible for a reimbursement of your payment for the Careerist training program.