TERMS OF SERVICE
Last Updated
04/09/2025
1. ACCEPTANCE & SERVICES OVERVIEW
By accessing [www.pinesh2bsolutions.com] or using our services, you agree to these binding Terms. Pine’s H2B Solutions LLC ("Company," "we," "us") provides the following services as an independent recruitment and sourcing agent:
H-2B Visa Recruitment Services (Governed by H-2B Service Policy)
H-1B Visa Recruitment Services (Governed by H-1B/EB-3 Service Policy)
EB-3 Visa Recruitment Services (Governed by H-1B/EB-3 Service Policy)
Credential Evaluation Support Services (A separate consulting service for H-1B/EB-3 candidates)
U.S. Domestic Recruitment Services
2. DEFINITION: OUR ROLE (CRITICAL DISCLAIMER)
The company is a recruitment firm, not a law firm. We are not the employer of record, co-employer, or joint employer of any worker referred. We do not provide legal advice. Any legal services are provided by independent, third-party law firms. Client employers are solely responsible for all hiring decisions, employment terms, legal compliance, and visa petitions.
Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, agency, fiduciary, or employment relationship between the Company and any worker or Client.
3. CLIENT EMPLOYER INDEMNIFICATION (CORE PROTECTION)
By using our recruitment services, the U.S. Employer Client ("Client") agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, and agents from ANY AND ALL claims, lawsuits, damages, or government actions arising from:
The Client's employment, supervision, or termination of any worker.
The Client's violation of any employment, wage, safety, or immigration law (including DOL, USCIS, or DOS regulations).
Any claim alleging that the Company is a joint employer or liable as an employer.
Any act or omission of the Client or any third-party attorney engaged by the Client.
4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company's total liability for any claim is limited to the fees paid to us for the specific service at issue. We are not liable for visa denials, job placement failures, employer misconduct, attorney errors, or any indirect or consequential damages.
5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
We may share your information with trusted third parties, such as payment processors or analytics providers, to enhance our services. These third parties are required to keep your data confidential.
6. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."
7. SCOPE OF USERS & APPLICABILITY OF TERMS
These Terms apply to all individuals and entities who access the Company’s website or services, including but not limited to:
U.S. Employer Clients
Foreign national workers or candidates
U.S. domestic workers or candidates
Website visitors and inquiry submitters
Certain services, obligations, and rights apply only to specific user groups as outlined below. No provision intended for U.S. Employer Clients shall be construed to apply to workers or candidates unless explicitly stated.
8. TERMS APPLICABLE TO U.S. EMPLOYER CLIENTS
This Section applies only to U.S. employers engaging the Company for recruitment or related services.
7.1 Employer Fees
The Company charges consultation and service fees only to U.S. employers. Consultation fees are non-refundable, regardless of outcome, visa approval, or hiring decision.
7.2 Employer Responsibilities
Employer Clients remain solely responsible for:
Wage compliance
Working conditions
Housing and transportation obligations
Immigration compliance
Worker supervision, discipline, and termination
The Company does not guarantee worker availability, performance, visa approval, or employment outcomes.
9. TERMS APPLICABLE TO WORKERS & CANDIDATES
This Section applies to foreign nationals and U.S. domestic workers.
9.1 No Worker Fees (H-2B Compliance Statement)
The Company does not charge H-2B workers any recruitment, placement, processing, or participation fees. All recruitment fees related to H-2B services are paid by U.S. employers, as required by law.
Workers are not required to pay the Company to be recruited, referred, or considered for employment.
9.2 No Guarantee of Employment or Visa Approval
The Company does not guarantee:
Job placement
Visa approval
Employment duration
Work conditions
Credential acceptance
Processing timelines
All employment and immigration outcomes are subject to employer decisions, attorney actions, licensing authorities, and government agencies.
10. CREDENTIAL EVALUATION & LICENSING SUPPORT DISCLAIMER
Credential evaluation or licensing support services are provided only as a consulting and guidance service for certain H-1B or EB-3 candidates.
The Company charges a consultation fee for H-1B/E-B3 Credentialing Support Service. Consultation fees are non-refundable, regardless of outcome, visa approval, or hiring decision.
The Company does not guarantee:
Licensure
Credential approval
Examination success (including NCLEX or similar exams)
Employment placement
Visa issuance
Credentialing outcomes are determined by third-party licensing boards, testing bodies, employers, and government agencies.
11. SEPARATION FROM IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS
The Company is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal representation.
Clients may retain their own immigration attorney or, if they choose, may be referred to an independent third-party attorney. Any attorney-client relationship exists solely between the Client and the attorney under a separate agreement.
The Company:
Does not supervise attorneys
Does not control legal strategy
Is not responsible for attorney advice, filings, errors, or omissions
Is not party to any attorney-client privilege
12. GOVERNMENT DISCRETION & NO GUARANTEES
Immigration, employment authorization, and credentialing processes are governed by government agencies and regulatory bodies.
The Company makes no representations or guarantees regarding:
Visa approvals
Processing speed
Quota availability
Policy changes
Government delays or denials
All decisions are made at the sole discretion of agencies such as the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the Department of State (DOS).
13. WEBSITE INFORMATION DISCLAIMER
Content provided on the Company’s website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, immigration, or employment advice.
Users should not rely on website content as a substitute for professional legal or immigration counsel.
The Company reserves the right to update, modify, or remove website content at any time without notice.
14. RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE & TERMINATION
The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:
Refuse service to any individual or entity
Suspend or terminate services immediately
Terminate any relationship for violation of these Terms or applicable law
Termination may occur without notice and does not entitle any party to refunds unless expressly stated in writing.
15. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
The Company operates in compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state laws, including regulations enforced by the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Labor (DOL), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Clients and users agree not to request or engage the Company in any activity that violates applicable law or regulation.
16. FORCE MAJEURE
The Company shall not be liable for delays, interruptions, or failures in performance caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:
Government policy changes
Regulatory actions
Quota suspensions
Court orders
Labor disruptions
Natural disasters
System failures or public emergencies
17. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding website use and services and supersede all prior communications, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral.