Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using TopHeads.pro ("Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). The Platform is operated by Torchinsky Executive Consulting ("Company"), registered in Dubai, UAE. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Platform.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Company. Your continued use of the Platform following any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms, the following capitalized terms have the meanings set out below:

  • "Candidate" means an individual who has registered an account on the Platform as an executive seeking visibility to potential employers.
  • "Platform" means the TopHeads.pro website, application, services, and related communications operated by the Company.
  • "Profile" means the anonymized professional record created on the Platform based on the Candidate's submitted CV, LinkedIn data, and information.
  • "Material Misrepresentation" means any of the following, whether by action, omission, or implication: (a) false statements regarding employment history, including dates, titles, employer names, scope of responsibility, or reporting structure; (b) inflated or fabricated compensation figures; (c) false claims of educational credentials, certifications, or professional qualifications; (d) fabricated, materially exaggerated, or unverifiable achievements, metrics, or outcomes; (e) undisclosed material facts that would have affected the Company's decision to approve the Profile had they been known; (f) submission of another person's CV or impersonation of another individual; (g) any other false or misleading statement that a reasonable executive recruiter would consider material to the assessment of the Candidate.
  • "Verification Meeting" means the structured personal conversation between the Candidate and Mike Torchinsky (or his authorized representative), conducted by video call or in person, that forms part of the Select tier onboarding process and is intended to assess the Candidate's professional standing, communication, and overall suitability for the curated nature of the Platform.
  • "Quality Standards" means the qualitative criteria applied by the Company to maintain the integrity of the curated executive network, which include but are not limited to: professional credibility, accuracy of representation, communication standards, alignment with the Platform's positioning as a private executive recruitment service, and the Company's reasonable business judgment regarding the Profile's suitability for the network.
  • "Activation Fee" means the one-time fee paid by the Candidate upon initial Profile activation, as set out in Section 8.
  • "Subscription Fee" means the recurring monthly fee paid by the Candidate to maintain Profile visibility on the Platform.
  • "Good Faith" means honest dealing in accordance with reasonable commercial standards, as understood under Article 246 of the UAE Civil Code (Federal Law No. 5 of 1985).

3. Service Description

TopHeads.pro is a private executive recruitment platform that connects anonymized executive candidates with verified companies. Key features of the service include:

  • AI-generated anonymous candidate profiles based on CV data
  • Personal verification and curation by Mike Torchinsky, Founder
  • Confidential matching between candidates and companies
  • Tiered membership system (TopHeads and Select)
  • Publication of anonymized profiles to a LinkedIn network of 65,000+ executives

The Platform is not a job board. It is a curated, invitation-quality service.

4. Eligibility

Candidates: The Platform is designed for executive professionals with current or target compensation of $150,000 USD or above. By registering as a candidate, you represent that you meet this threshold or are seeking roles at this level.

Companies: Company accounts are available to businesses with legitimate hiring needs. Verification is conducted through corporate email and LinkedIn profile validation. The Company reserves the right to reject or revoke access to any company account that does not meet verification standards.

5. Account Registration

You may create an account using email and password authentication. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

6. Candidate Obligations

As a candidate, you agree to:

  • Provide truthful and accurate professional information
  • Not misrepresent your qualifications, experience, or compensation history
  • Understand that your profile will be anonymized — your name, photo, and contact details are not disclosed without your consent
  • Exercise your right to hide employer names (displayed as industry descriptors instead)
  • Control the disclosure of your contact information to interested companies

7. Company Obligations

As a company user, you agree to:

  • Use the Platform solely for legitimate hiring purposes
  • Treat all candidate information as strictly confidential
  • Not share, distribute, or reproduce candidate profiles outside your organization
  • Not contact candidates through channels outside the Platform without their explicit consent
  • Respect the anonymity of candidates at all stages of the process

8. Tiers and Pricing

Candidate Tiers:

  • TopHeads ($150K–$199K compensation): $149 one-time activation fee + $39/month subscription
  • Select ($200K+ compensation): $249 one-time activation fee + $59/month subscription

Company Tiers:

  • During the launch period (until Fall 2026), company access is provided at no cost
  • Subscription plans (Standard, Full Access) will be introduced in Fall 2026 with at least 30 days advance notice

All prices are in USD. The Company reserves the right to modify pricing with 30 days' notice to active subscribers.

9. Payment Terms

Credit/Debit Card (Stripe): Subscriptions are billed automatically on a monthly basis. You authorize the Company to charge your payment method on file for recurring subscription fees.

Cryptocurrency: Crypto payments require manual renewal. A reminder is sent 5 days before expiration. A 3-day grace period applies after expiration, during which your profile remains visible. After the grace period, your profile is deactivated until payment is received.

10. Cancellation and Refund

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard or by contacting support@topheads.pro. Upon cancellation:

  • Your profile is deactivated and hidden from companies
  • Your profile data is preserved in your account
  • Reactivation requires only the monthly subscription fee — no repeat activation fee

Refund policy is detailed in our separate Refund Policy page.

11. Intellectual Property

All Platform content, including design, code, branding, and documentation, is the property of Torchinsky Executive Consulting and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Candidate-submitted data (CV information, professional history) remains the property of the candidate. By submitting data, you grant the Company a license to use it for the purposes of operating the Platform.

12. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Platform, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

13. Confidentiality

TopHeads.pro is built on the foundational principle of strict confidentiality. Every aspect of the Platform is designed to protect your privacy while connecting you with the right opportunities.

Personal verification process. Each candidate profile is personally reviewed by Mike Torchinsky, Founder and CEO of Torchinsky Executive Consulting. During this review, Mike Torchinsky accesses your full CV, real name, employment history, and other submitted data solely for the purpose of verifying your qualifications, writing an endorsement (Select tier), and ensuring the quality and accuracy of your anonymized profile.

Absolute non-disclosure guarantee. Your real name, contact information, current employer name, and any other identifying details will never be disclosed to any company, recruiter, or third party without your explicit, informed, prior consent. This applies regardless of circumstances, including after you accept an introduction request — only the information you choose to share is transmitted.

Communication confidentiality. All messages exchanged between you and Torchinsky Executive Consulting through the Platform's messaging system are strictly private. The content of these conversations is not shared with companies, not used in your public profile, and not disclosed to any third party. These communications serve only to improve the quality of your profile and facilitate the review process.

Company confidentiality. Companies using the Platform may also operate confidentially. Confidential searches allow companies to evaluate candidates without revealing their identity until a mutual interest is established.

Candidate control. You retain full control over your data at all times. You may hide employer names, control which information appears on your profile, accept or decline any introduction request, and request deletion of your data at any point. No action is taken on your behalf without your knowledge and consent.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Torchinsky Executive Consulting shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Platform. The Company does not guarantee employment outcomes, the accuracy of company or candidate representations, or the suitability of any match. The Platform facilitates introductions — hiring decisions are made independently by the parties involved.

15. Profile Quality, Suspension, and Removal

The integrity of the Platform depends on the accuracy of Candidate information and the consistent application of Quality Standards across the network. This Section 15 sets out the rights of the Company in relation to Profile suspension and removal, the procedures the Company will follow, and the financial consequences for the Candidate in each case. The provisions of this Section apply only to the extent permitted by applicable mandatory law, including the UAE Consumer Protection Law (Federal Law No. 15 of 2020).

15.1. Removal for Material Misrepresentation. The Company may remove a Candidate's Profile from the Platform at any time, including after Activation Fee payment, after publication, and at any point during an active Subscription, where the Company determines in Good Faith and based on reasonable evidence that the Candidate has engaged in Material Misrepresentation as defined in Section 2. This determination shall be made by Mike Torchinsky personally or under his direct supervision. The Company is not required to act as an investigator or to conduct a formal hearing, but the Company shall maintain a written internal record of the basis for its determination.

15.2. Removal Following Verification Meeting (Select Tier). For Select tier Candidates, the Verification Meeting is a substantive part of the onboarding process and not a formality. Following the Verification Meeting, the Company may decline, in its reasonable Good Faith judgment, to retain the Candidate on the Platform. Such a decision is not a finding of fault against the Candidate and shall not be characterized as such in any communication. It reflects the Company's professional assessment that the Candidate's profile, despite being technically accurate, does not align with the Quality Standards required for the curated executive network. This right is exercised infrequently and only where the Company has substantive concerns following the Verification Meeting. The Candidate acknowledges that this assessment is inherent to a curated, invitation-quality service and accepts it as a condition of the Select tier offering.

15.3. Suspension or Termination for Breach. The Company may suspend or terminate a Candidate's account, with or without prior notice, where the Candidate has materially breached these Terms, the Privacy Policy, or any other rule expressly incorporated into the Platform's terms. Where practicable, and except in cases of fraud, threat to other users, or legal compulsion, the Company will provide the Candidate with reasonable notice and an opportunity to cure the breach before termination.

15.4. Notice and Procedure. In the case of removal under Sections 15.1 or 15.2, the Company will notify the Candidate by email at the address registered with the account within seven (7) days of the removal taking effect. The notification will state the general legal basis for removal (Section 15.1, 15.2, or 15.3) and the date of removal. The Company is not obliged to disclose the specific evidentiary basis or the identity of any third-party source, where doing so would compromise confidentiality obligations to other parties (including former employers, references, or other Candidates).

15.5. Right to Respond. A Candidate who has been removed under Section 15.1 may, within fourteen (14) days of the removal notice, submit a written response to the Company at legal@topheads.pro. The Company will review such responses in Good Faith. The Company's decision following such review is final, but the Company will document its reconsideration. This Section 15.5 does not apply to removals under Section 15.2, where the underlying decision is qualitative and not based on factual disputes.

15.6. Refund Treatment. Refund treatment upon Profile removal depends on the basis for removal and reflects the Company's commitment to fair commercial dealing:

  • (a) Removal under Section 15.1 (Material Misrepresentation): No refund of the Activation Fee or any portion of paid Subscription Fees is owed. The Candidate has materially breached the obligations under Section 6 (Candidate Obligations), and the Company has incurred review and platform costs in reliance on the Candidate's representations.
  • (b) Removal under Section 15.2 (Verification Meeting decision): The Company will refund (i) the Activation Fee in full, and (ii) any portion of the current month's Subscription Fee that corresponds to days after the date of removal, prorated on a daily basis. Refunds will be processed via the original payment method within seven (7) business days of the removal, or as soon as commercially practicable thereafter where third-party payment processors require longer.
  • (c) Termination under Section 15.3 (breach of Terms): No refund of the Activation Fee or any portion of paid Subscription Fees is owed.

15.7. Treatment of Personal Data Following Removal. Following Profile removal, the Candidate's personal data will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable data protection law, including UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (Personal Data Protection Law). The Candidate retains all rights to request deletion of their personal data following removal, subject to the Company's right to retain limited records as necessary to demonstrate compliance with these Terms, defend against legal claims, or meet regulatory obligations.

15.8. Good Faith Standard. All decisions made by the Company under this Section 15 are subject to the Good Faith standard as defined in Section 2 and as required by Article 246 of the UAE Civil Code. The Company shall not exercise its rights under this Section in an arbitrary, capricious, or commercially unreasonable manner.

15.9. Voluntary Cancellation. Nothing in this Section 15 affects the Candidate's right to voluntarily cancel their Subscription at any time, as described in Section 10 and the Refund Policy.

15.10. Severability of Sub-Clauses. If any sub-clause of this Section 15 is determined by a competent court to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, that determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other sub-clause, and the Section shall be interpreted to give effect to the parties' commercial intent to the maximum extent permitted.

16. Changes to Terms

The Company may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email to registered users. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

17. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Dubai, UAE.

18. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Torchinsky Executive Consulting
Dubai, UAE
Email: legal@topheads.pro