Terms of service
These terms govern your purchase and use of the offer review service provided at secondreading.co ("Second Reading", "we", "us"). Second Reading is operated by Imran Yousuf, a sole proprietor based in Ontario, Canada. By placing an order you agree to these terms.
1. What the service is
Second Reading provides a written, informational review of a job offer letter or employment agreement that you upload. The report summarizes the document's terms, describes what commonly used clauses do, identifies items you may wish to ask your prospective employer about, and suggests wording for those questions. Reports are prepared with the assistance of software and are reviewed by a person before delivery.
2. What the service is not
Second Reading is not a law firm and does not provide legal services. Nothing in a report is legal, financial, or tax advice, and no report should be relied on as such. A report does not tell you whether any clause is enforceable, what you are entitled to, or whether you should accept or decline an offer. No solicitor–client or other professional relationship is created by your use of the service. If you want advice on your situation, consult a licensed lawyer in your jurisdiction; where a report identifies a clause that may warrant legal advice, that is a suggestion to seek it, not a substitute for it.
3. Ordering and delivery
The fee is $79, charged in Canadian dollars to customers in Canada and in US dollars to customers in the United States, payable at the time of order through our payment processor. After payment you will be directed to upload your document and provide basic details about the role. We aim to deliver your report by email within 24 hours of receiving a complete upload. If we cannot deliver within 48 hours we will tell you and you may cancel for a full refund.
4. Your responsibilities
You confirm that you are at least 18, that you are the recipient of the offer you upload (or have the recipient's permission), and that you have the right to share it with us. You are responsible for the accuracy of the details you provide. You agree not to upload documents for any purpose other than obtaining a review for your own use.
5. Refunds
If the report is not useful to you, reply to the delivery email within 14 days of delivery and we will refund the full fee. We may decline refunds to customers who have previously received a refund from us or where we reasonably believe the refund policy is being abused. No refund is available after 14 days from delivery.
6. Jurisdictions
Reports include jurisdiction-specific observations for offers governed by the laws of Ontario or California. For offers governed by other laws, the report provides general observations only and says so. Employment law changes; a report reflects our understanding at the time it is prepared and is not updated afterward.
7. Your document and your report
You retain all rights in the document you upload. We use it only to prepare your report and handle it as described in the Privacy Statement. You may use, share, and forward your report for your own purposes. You may not resell it or present it as legal advice.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Second Reading's total liability to you for any claim arising from the service is limited to the fee you paid. We are not liable for any decision you make in reliance on a report, including whether to accept, decline, or negotiate an offer, or for any indirect, consequential, or special loss. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law, including consumer protection law in your jurisdiction.
9. Changes and termination
We may update these terms; the version in effect when you order applies to that order. We may decline or cancel an order at our discretion with a full refund.
10. Governing law and disputes
These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable there, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. You agree that the courts of Ontario have jurisdiction over any dispute, except that nothing prevents you from bringing a claim in your local small-claims court or under mandatory consumer protection law where you live.