Terms and Conditions
Last updated: 17th of September 2025
1. About These Terms
These Terms govern your use of the Loka Care website (www.lokacare.co.uk) operated by Loka Care (“we”, “us”, “our”).
Loka Care is domiciled in Scotland, United Kingdom. You can contact us at admin@lokacare.co.uk.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.
2. Eligibility and Use
- You must be at least 18 years old to use our website or apply for roles.
- You agree to provide complete, accurate, and current information at all times.
- You must not use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose, or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the website.
3. Recruitment and Employment
- This website facilitates recruitment for personal care roles. Use of this site does not guarantee employment.
- Hiring decisions are made solely by Loka Care in line with suitability for care work.
- Applicants may be required to:
- Undergo background checks (including Disclosure and Barring Service/Protecting Vulnerable Groups checks).
- Provide references and evidence of qualifications.
- Work on a self-employed basis unless otherwise stated.
- Submitting false or misleading information may result in immediate rejection or termination.
4. Intellectual Property and Content
- You retain ownership of content you submit (such as CVs or applications). By submitting it, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use it solely for recruitment purposes.
- All other content on the website, including design, text, graphics, and logos, is owned by or licensed to Loka Care and protected by UK copyright and intellectual property law.
5. Privacy
Your personal data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using the website, you consent to such processing and warrant that all information provided by you is accurate.
6. Liability
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, Loka Care disclaims all liability for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of the website.
- Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.
- You agree to indemnify Loka Care against any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of the website or false information provided.
7. Employment Contracts
If you are engaged by Loka Care, the relationship will be governed by a separate written employment or contractor agreement and applicable UK employment law. These Terms do not create an employment relationship.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on our website. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland, United Kingdom, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.