Terms of Service | SalaryLK
User agreement, disclaimers, and acceptable use policy
Agreement Summary
By using SalaryLK, you agree to use salary data for informational purposes only and not for prohibited uses like employee surveillance or discrimination. All salary information is provided as guidance without guarantee. Submit only accurate data. Governing law is Sri Lanka. We may update terms with notice.
Key Terms
Permitted Uses
- Research your market salary
- Prepare for salary negotiations
- Submit anonymous salary data
- Academic and personal use
Prohibited Uses
- Automated scraping without permission
- Employee surveillance or discrimination
- Identify individuals from aggregated data
- Submit false salary information
Important Disclaimers
Important: Salary data is provided for guidance only. Individual salaries vary significantly based on skills, experience, company, negotiated benefits, and market conditions. Use multiple sources for compensation decisions. SalaryLK is not liable for outcomes from salary negotiations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the terms for using SalaryLK?
By using SalaryLK you agree to: Use site for informational purposes only, Submit accurate salary data when contributing, Not attempt to identify individuals from aggregated data, Not use data for prohibited purposes (employee surveillance, discrimination), Respect intellectual property rights, Not scrape or automate data collection without permission, Comply with all applicable Sri Lankan laws. Continued use constitutes acceptance of these terms. Terms may be updated with notice - continued use after updates means acceptance of changes.
Is salary data accurate and reliable?
Salary data disclaimer: All salary information is provided “as is” for general guidance, Data is aggregated from anonymous submissions and research, Individual salaries vary based on many factors, Market conditions change continuously, SalaryLK makes no guarantees about specific salary outcomes, Users should verify information through multiple sources, Past data does not guarantee future salaries. Use salary data as one input to compensation decisions, not sole source. Consult with employers and recruiters for specific offers.
Can I use SalaryLK data for my own purposes?
Usage rights: Personal use: Browse guides freely, research your market value, submit your data. Academic use: Cite SalaryLK when using data in research, research use permitted with attribution. Commercial use: Contact us for licensing - unlicensed commercial use prohibited. Prohibited uses: Scraping bulk data, violating privacy, employee surveillance, wage discrimination, misrepresenting data as your own research, removing copyright notices. Contact licensing@salarylk.com for commercial data partnerships or bulk data access.
What are prohibited uses of SalaryLK?
Prohibited uses include: Attempting to identify individuals from salary data, Using data for employee wage discrimination, Scraping or automated data extraction without permission, Submitting false or misleading salary information, Impersonating others or providing false contact information, Attempting to interfere with site operations, Using data to violate any Sri Lankan law, Redistributing content without attribution, Circumventing access controls, Harassment or spam through contact forms. Violations may result in access termination and legal action. We actively monitor for abuse.
What liability disclaimers apply?
SalaryLK disclaims: Accuracy of specific salary figures listed, Suitability of information for your particular situation, Outcomes from using salary data in negotiations, Completeness of salary coverage for all roles, Timeliness of updates to market changes, Third-party linked content or external sites. Limitation: SalaryLK liability limited to Sri Lanka Rupees Five Thousand (LKR 5,000) maximum. No liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. This limitation applies to all claims including negligence.
Who owns SalaryLK content?
Intellectual property: All content copyright SalaryLK 2020-2026, Salary guides, methodology, and compilations are proprietary, User-submitted salary data becomes aggregated anonymized property, Site design, logos, and branding are trademarks, Content cannot be reproduced without permission except for personal use. Fair use: Brief quotations with attribution permitted for reviews, commentary, or academic purposes. Contact licensing@salarylk.com for content licensing, research partnerships, or media use requests. DMCA notices honored for any claimed infringements.
How are disputes resolved?
Dispute resolution: Governed by laws of Sri Lanka, Courts of Sri Lanka have exclusive jurisdiction, Arbitration option available for disputes under LKR 500,000, Negotiation and mediation attempted before legal action, Sri Lanka Arbitration Centre as default arbitrator, Arbitration in English language in Colombo, Loser pays arbitration costs and reasonable attorney fees. User agrees to resolve disputes through binding arbitration before court action for most claims. Exception: claims in small claims court (LKR 100,000 or less) are exempt from arbitration requirement.
Can my access be terminated?
Access termination: SalaryLK may terminate or suspend access for any reason including: Terms violation, Abusive behavior, Fraudulent submissions, Automated scraping, Legal requirements, Extended inactivity. Upon termination: All rights to use site cease immediately, No refund for any paid services (if applicable), Salary submissions remain in anonymized database, Account data deleted within 30 days. You may stop using site at any time. Termination does not waive any other rights or remedies available to SalaryLK.
How are terms updated?
Terms updates: We may update terms periodically, Material changes noted at top of page, Continued use after updates means acceptance, Email notification for registered users (newsletter subscribers), 30-day notice for material adverse changes where possible, Previous versions archived for reference. Check terms page regularly. Your continued use after posting of updated terms constitutes your binding acceptance. If you do not agree with changes, stop using the site. Contact legal@salarylk.com with questions about terms changes.
What if I submit false salary data?
False salary data submission: Prohibited and undermines data quality, Repeated false submissions may result in access termination, We validate data for consistency and plausibility, Outlier detection applied to submissions, Anomalous data may be excluded from analysis, Intentional falsification violates these terms. Best practice: Submit accurate data reflecting your actual compensation. False data harms community relying on accuracy. We reserve right to block users who submit demonstrably false information.
Are there age restrictions?
Age restrictions for use: Minimum age: 13 years old to submit data, Users 13-17 should have parental guidance, Users under 18 cannot submit personally identifiable information, Parents/legal guardians responsible for minor usage, SalaryLK not intended for children under 13 years. No personal data collected from minors knowingly. If we learn we collected data from child under 13, we will delete it promptly. Parents contact privacy@salarylk.com regarding childrens data. Educational use permitted with appropriate supervision.
How to report terms violations?
Report violations: Email legal@salarylk.com, Subject: “Terms Violation Report”, Include: specific violation, URL or page, date/time, your contact info. Response within 5 business days. Types to report: Scraping or unauthorized automation, False salary data submission, Copyright or trademark infringement, Harassment through contact forms, Impersonation or false representation, Privacy violations. Include as much detail as possible. Confidentiality maintained for reporters. Thank you for helping maintain SalaryLK integrity and quality.
Contact for Legal Matters
Legal inquiries: legal@salarylk.com