Terms of Use

Last updated: May 16, 2025

1. Platform Overview and Purpose

Top3 is a professional platform designed to:

  • Connect skilled engineers with potential employers
  • Facilitate technical interviews and assessments
  • Maintain a transparent ranking system based on performance
  • Provide a secure environment for professional development
  • Enable fair and standardized evaluation of technical skills

2. User Roles and Responsibilities

2.1 Engineers

As an engineer on Top3, you agree to:

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date professional information
  • Submit only original work during interviews and assessments
  • Adhere to the platform's interview scheduling policies
  • Respect the 90-day waiting period between interview requests
  • Keep your profile information current and truthful

2.2 RH (Recruitment/Human Resources) Staff

As RH staff, you agree to:

  • Conduct fair and unbiased evaluations
  • Maintain confidentiality of interview content
  • Provide constructive feedback to candidates
  • Follow platform guidelines for scheduling and managing interviews
  • Respect candidate privacy and data protection requirements

3. Interview Process and Content

You understand and agree that:

  • All interviews must be conducted without external assistance
  • Interview content and questions are confidential
  • Video recordings of interviews become platform property
  • Interview scheduling is subject to platform availability
  • Rescheduling requires proper notice and approval
  • Interview results are final and binding

4. Scoring and Ranking System

The platform uses a comprehensive scoring system based on:

  • Technical skills assessment (40% of total score)
  • Communication abilities (30% of total score)
  • Problem-solving capabilities (30% of total score)
  • Consistent performance across multiple interviews
  • Professional conduct and platform engagement

You acknowledge that:

  • Scores are determined by qualified RH staff
  • Rankings are updated automatically based on performance
  • Score appeals must follow the official process
  • Historical performance data is maintained for reference

5. Privacy and Data Management

Your data is handled according to the following principles:

  • Personal information is protected and encrypted
  • Interview videos are stored securely and used only for evaluation
  • Profile visibility settings can be customized by users
  • Data sharing with potential employers requires consent
  • Platform analytics may use anonymized data for improvements

6. Profile Management

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining accurate professional information
  • Updating contact details when they change
  • Managing privacy settings appropriately
  • Keeping CV and profile photo current
  • Requesting profile updates through proper channels

7. Notification System

The platform provides notifications for:

  • Interview scheduling and updates
  • Score updates and ranking changes
  • Profile update requests and approvals
  • System announcements and policy changes
  • Interview reminders and follow-ups

You can customize notification preferences in your settings.

8. Domain-Specific Rules

Each technical domain has specific requirements:

  • Domain-specific evaluation criteria
  • Technical skill assessment methods
  • Performance benchmarks and standards
  • Specialized interview formats
  • Domain-specific ranking algorithms

9. Platform Security

Security measures include:

  • Secure authentication and authorization
  • Encrypted data transmission and storage
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access control based on user roles
  • Activity monitoring and logging

10. Content Usage and Intellectual Property

By using Top3, you acknowledge that:

  • All interview content becomes platform property
  • Videos may be used for training and improvement
  • Content may be shared with potential employers
  • Platform reserves rights to use content for research
  • Users retain rights to their personal information

11. AI Usage and Authenticity

Strict policies regarding AI usage:

  • No AI assistance during interviews or assessments
  • AI detection systems monitor all submissions
  • Violations result in immediate disqualification
  • Platform uses AI for security and monitoring only
  • Users must complete all tasks independently

12. Consequences of Violation

Violations may result in:

  • Immediate account suspension or termination
  • Removal of all submitted content
  • Permanent ban from the platform
  • Notification to potential employers
  • Legal action for damages caused

13. Platform Updates and Modifications

You acknowledge that:

  • Platform features may be updated periodically
  • Terms of use may be modified with notice
  • Scoring algorithms may be refined
  • New security measures may be implemented
  • Users are responsible for staying informed