Last updated: April 2026

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of this Website operated by K-EN S.r.l. (“K-EN”, “we”, “us” or “our”), a company incorporated under Italian law.

By accessing or using the Website, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms of Use. If the user does not agree with these Terms, they must refrain from using the Website.

Purpose of the Website

The Website provides general information regarding K-EN, its services, and areas of expertise, including executive search, specialist recruitment, and strategic advisory.

The Website is not an open job platform, a public candidate database, or an automated advisory platform. Its purpose is to present K-EN’s services and facilitate professional contact.

Nothing on the Website constitutes an offer, commitment, or obligation to accept any candidate, client, or project. No information on the Website constitutes legal, financial, tax, or professional advice.

Access to the Website

Access to the Website is generally free of charge. K-EN does not guarantee that the Website will always be available or free from interruptions. Access may be suspended or limited for technical, operational, security, or maintenance reasons, without prior notice and without liability.

User obligations

Users agree to use the Website lawfully, responsibly, and in good faith. Users shall not:

• use the Website for unlawful, misleading, or fraudulent purposes

• provide false, inaccurate, or misleading information

• upload or transmit material that infringes third-party intellectual property rights, privacy, or other rights

• attempt unauthorised access to systems, networks, or data

• use automated tools (including bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to extract or reuse Website content

• copy, reproduce, distribute, or exploit Website content without prior written consent

• introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code

Users are responsible for any misuse of the Website and shall indemnify K-EN against any claims arising from such misuse.

Submissions

Users may submit information, including CVs, enquiries, or professional details. By submitting information, users confirm that:

• the information is accurate and up to date

• they are entitled to provide it and have obtained any necessary consents

• it does not violate applicable law, third-party rights, or confidentiality obligations

K-EN may, at its sole discretion, review, ignore, or remove any submission that is inappropriate, irrelevant, or potentially unlawful. Unsolicited submissions do not create any obligation for K-EN.

The processing of personal data contained in submissions is governed by K-EN’s Privacy Policy.

No professional relationship

Use of the Website does not create any client relationship, advisory mandate, employment relationship, or contractual relationship with K-EN. Any professional relationship arises only through a separate written agreement executed by the parties.

Confidentiality

Users are requested not to submit confidential or sensitive third-party information through the Website unless duly authorised to do so. K-EN may decline to process materials that are not appropriate for submission through a public website and accepts no liability for the security of unsolicited confidential information.

Intellectual property

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, design, logos, and structure, is the property of K-EN or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including Italian Law No. 633/1941 and D.Lgs. 30/2005. No rights are granted to users other than the limited, non-exclusive, revocable right to access and view the Website for personal, non-commercial, informational purposes.

Data protection

Personal data is processed in accordance with K-EN’s Privacy Policy, available on this Website. By using the Website, users acknowledge having read the Privacy Policy.

External links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. K-EN is not responsible for their content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, K-EN shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use or inability to use the Website, including but not limited to loss of data, business interruption, or loss of profit. This limitation does not apply to damages caused by wilful misconduct (dolo) or gross negligence (colpa grave) of K-EN.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Italy.

Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Milan, Italy. This is without prejudice to mandatory rules on jurisdiction, including, where applicable, the jurisdiction of the court of the consumer’s place of residence pursuant to Art. 66-bis of D.Lgs. 206/2005 (Italian Consumer Code).

For consumers resident in the EU, the European Commission provides an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Updates

K-EN reserves the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of this page. Continued use of the Website after publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.