SMART CV BUILDER

Effective Date: 18 February 2026
Version: 1.0

1. PURPOSE

This AI Use & Disclosure Statement explains how Smart CV Builder (“Platform”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) technologies within our services.

This Statement forms part of and should be read together with:

  • The Terms of Service
  • The User Agreement
  • The Privacy Policy
  • The Acceptable Use Policy

2. USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Smart CV Builder uses automated AI systems to:

  • Generate professional summaries
  • Rewrite employment descriptions
  • Optimise skills sections
  • Improve keyword alignment
  • Structure CV formatting
  • Enhance clarity and presentation

AI systems process information you provide to generate professional content outputs.

AI functionality is automated and algorithm-driven.

3. NATURE OF AI-GENERATED OUTPUT

Users acknowledge and understand that:

  • AI-generated content is based on patterns in training data.
  • AI outputs may contain inaccuracies.
  • AI may produce similar wording for different users.
  • Generated content is not independently fact-checked by humans.
  • AI does not verify employment history, qualifications, or certifications.

You are solely responsible for reviewing, editing, and validating all generated content before use.

4. NO GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

Smart CV Builder:

  • Does not guarantee interviews.
  • Does not guarantee job placement.
  • Does not guarantee ATS (Applicant Tracking System) approval.
  • Does not guarantee uniqueness of phrasing.

AI tools assist with presentation and optimisation only.

5. AUTOMATED PROCESSING DISCLOSURE

Your uploaded data is processed through automated systems without human intervention unless explicitly requested via premium services (if applicable).

This constitutes automated processing under:

  • Protection of Personal Information Act
  • General Data Protection Regulation (where applicable)

Where required by law, you have the right to request:

  • Human review
  • Clarification of processing
  • Deletion of your data

6. AI TRAINING & DATA USE

We do not:

  • Publicly publish your CV data.
  • Sell your CV data.
  • Share your personal data for marketing resale.

Your data may be processed via secure AI infrastructure strictly for the purpose of generating outputs requested by you.

We do not intentionally use identifiable CV content to train public AI systems without lawful basis and contractual safeguards.

7. AI BIAS AND LIMITATIONS

AI systems may reflect patterns present in their training data.

While we take reasonable steps to reduce bias:

  • AI outputs may reflect industry language trends.
  • AI may produce content that requires human adjustment.
  • AI does not evaluate merit, character, or suitability for employment.

Users are responsible for ensuring generated content aligns with their personal circumstances and professional ethics.

8. USER RESPONSIBILITY

You agree that:

  • You will not use AI tools to fabricate credentials.
  • You will not use AI to generate false employment history.
  • You will not use AI to impersonate another individual.
  • You will ensure all information remains truthful.

Misuse of AI-generated content may result in suspension or termination under our Acceptable Use Policy.

9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND AI OUTPUT

You retain ownership of the factual information you provide.

The Platform retains ownership of:

  • AI systems
  • Template structures
  • Proprietary formatting logic
  • Prompt architecture
  • Platform algorithms

Generated content may not be used to reverse engineer the Platform or build competing systems.

10. DATA SECURITY IN AI PROCESSING

We implement reasonable technical safeguards to protect data processed through AI systems, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission
  • Access controls
  • Contractual safeguards with AI service providers

However, no digital system can be guaranteed completely secure.

11. EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY

AI technologies evolve rapidly.

We may:

  • Update AI models
  • Improve processing methods
  • Modify optimisation logic

Such updates are intended to improve service quality and compliance.

12. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Our AI use is aligned with applicable legal frameworks, including:

  • Protection of Personal Information Act
  • Electronic Communications and Transactions Act
  • General Data Protection Regulation (where applicable)

We monitor regulatory developments and adjust our policies as required.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Smart CV Builder is not liable for:

  • Decisions made by employers
  • Rejection of applications
  • Inaccuracies not corrected by users
  • Consequences of fabricated information submitted by users

Users assume responsibility for final document review.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about our use of AI, please contact:

Smart CV Builder
New Elite Holdings
Johannesburg, South Africa
[email protected]
2015/451782/07