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Terms of Use

These Terms of Use explain the rules and conditions that apply when you access or use the PainimWok website and its services.

Effective Date: 17 September 2026

Welcome to PainimWok. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website or its services.

1 About PainimWok

PainimWok is an online platform designed to connect job seekers, employers, recruiters and businesses.

The platform may provide job vacancies, company information, recruitment-related information, notices, advertising opportunities and other employment-related content.

2 Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing, browsing or using PainimWok, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and any applicable policies published on the website.

If you are using PainimWok on behalf of a company, organisation or another person, you confirm that you have the authority to do so.

3 Use of the Website

You agree to use PainimWok only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation, security or availability of the website.

You must not use the website to:

  • Commit or facilitate unlawful activities.
  • Submit false, misleading or fraudulent information.
  • Impersonate another person, company or organisation.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems.
  • Introduce malicious software, code or other harmful material.
  • Interfere with the normal operation of the website.
  • Collect information from other users without appropriate authorisation.
  • Abuse or misuse any functionality provided by PainimWok.

4 Job Seekers

Job seekers may use PainimWok to search for vacancies, review employment opportunities and access career-related information.

You are responsible for ensuring that information you provide to employers or recruiters is accurate and appropriate.

PainimWok does not guarantee that submitting an application will result in employment, an interview or any response from an employer.

5 Employers and Recruiters

Employers, recruiters and organisations using PainimWok are responsible for ensuring that vacancy information and other content they submit is accurate, current and lawful.

Employers and recruiters should provide sufficient information for applicants to understand the position, requirements, location and application process.

PainimWok may remove, edit, decline or deactivate content where reasonably necessary.

6 Job Advertisements

PainimWok may publish job advertisements submitted by employers, recruiters, businesses and other organisations.

While reasonable efforts may be made to maintain appropriate content, PainimWok does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, availability or legitimacy of every job advertisement submitted by a third party.

Users should independently verify important information before providing personal information, paying money or entering into an employment arrangement.

7 Third-Party Employers and Websites

Some vacancies may direct users to external websites, email addresses, recruitment systems or employer platforms.

These third-party services operate independently from PainimWok and may have their own terms, privacy policies and requirements.

PainimWok is not responsible for the content, policies, security or actions of third-party websites or organisations.

8 User-Submitted Content

Where PainimWok allows users, employers or organisations to submit content, you are responsible for the content you submit.

You agree not to submit content that:

  • Is false, fraudulent or intentionally misleading.
  • Violates another person's rights.
  • Infringes copyright, trademarks or other intellectual property rights.
  • Contains malicious software or harmful code.
  • Contains unlawful or abusive material.
  • Unnecessarily exposes confidential or private information.

9 Content Review and Removal

PainimWok may review content submitted to the platform and may remove, modify, suspend or decline content when reasonably necessary.

This may include content that appears to be inaccurate, inappropriate, misleading, unlawful, expired, duplicated or inconsistent with the purpose of the platform.

10 Job Alerts

PainimWok may provide email alerts about newly published vacancies and other career opportunities to users who subscribe to the service.

Job alerts are provided as a convenience and PainimWok does not guarantee that every suitable vacancy will be included in an alert.

Users may unsubscribe from job alerts at any time.

11 Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the PainimWok website, branding, design, logos, original text, graphics, software and other platform materials may be protected by applicable intellectual property rights.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, republish or commercially exploit PainimWok materials without appropriate permission, except where permitted by law.

Content submitted by third parties remains the responsibility of the respective content provider, subject to any rights and permissions applicable to that content.

12 Accuracy of Information

PainimWok aims to provide useful and current employment information. However, information may change after it has been published.

Job seekers should confirm important details such as closing dates, salaries, locations, requirements and application procedures with the relevant employer or organisation.

13 Employment Disclaimer

PainimWok is a platform for publishing and discovering employment opportunities. PainimWok is not the employer for vacancies posted by third parties unless expressly stated otherwise.

PainimWok does not guarantee employment, interviews, hiring decisions, salaries, working conditions or outcomes associated with any vacancy.

Important: Users should independently assess employers, recruiters, vacancies and application requests before proceeding.

14 Scams and Fraud Prevention

Users should exercise caution when responding to employment advertisements or communications.

Be particularly careful if someone requests:

  • Money in exchange for employment.
  • Banking or financial information without a clear legitimate reason.
  • Passwords or account credentials.
  • Payment for an interview or guaranteed employment.
  • Unusual fees or payments associated with recruitment.

If you believe a vacancy or communication is suspicious, you should independently verify the organisation before proceeding.

15 Website Availability

PainimWok aims to keep the website available and functioning properly. However, the website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical problems, hosting issues, updates or other circumstances.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the website.

16 Prohibited Activities

You must not use PainimWok to:

  • Scrape or systematically collect website data without permission.
  • Attempt to bypass website security controls.
  • Introduce viruses, malware or malicious code.
  • Conduct unauthorised automated activities.
  • Abuse forms, email services or other platform functionality.
  • Attempt to disrupt or overload the website.
  • Use the platform for fraudulent recruitment activities.

17 Privacy

Your use of PainimWok is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how information may be collected, used and handled.

You can read the Privacy Policy here: Privacy Policy .

18 Limitation of Responsibility

To the extent permitted by applicable law, PainimWok is not responsible for losses or damages arising from reliance on information provided by third parties, employment decisions, interactions between users and employers, or the use of external websites.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit any responsibility that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

19 Suspension or Termination

PainimWok may restrict, suspend or terminate access to the website or certain services where reasonably necessary, including where a user violates these Terms of Use or engages in activity that may harm the platform or other users.

20 Changes to These Terms

PainimWok may update these Terms of Use from time to time.

Updated terms will be published on this page and will include a revised effective date where appropriate.

Continued use of PainimWok after changes are published indicates that you have reviewed the updated terms.

21 Governing Law

These Terms of Use are intended to operate in accordance with the applicable laws and requirements of Papua New Guinea.

Nothing in these Terms prevents a user from exercising any rights or protections that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.

22 Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact PainimWok through the website.

23 Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using PainimWok, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.