Terms & Conditions
1. Definitions
In these Terms of Business the following definitions apply:
"The Recruitment Consultancy" means Synergis Strategic Resourcing of 106 Leadenhall Street, London EC3A 4AA
"The Client" means the person, firm or corporate body to whom the Candidate is introduced.
"The Candidate" means the person introduced by the Recruitment Consultancy to the Client for the Engagement.
"Engagement" means the engagement of the Candidate whether under a contract of service or for services.
References to the singular include the plural and vice versa these Terms and Conditions of Business are deemed to be accepted by the Client, once the Recruitment Consultancy and the Client agree that work should start on an agreed project.
2. Acceptance
The Client accepts that by interviewing a Candidate, whose CV was submitted by the Recruitment Consultancy, they unconditionally accept the terms of business outlined herein.
3. Notification of Placement
The Client undertakes to notify the Recruitment Consultancy promptly on agreeing an engagement with any Candidate who has been introduced by the Recruitment Agency during the preceding 12 months and pay a fee amounting to 25% of the Candidate’s gross basic salary receivable in their first year.
Gross annual emoluments is deemed to include weightings, allowances, guarantees or similar taxable allowances and benefits including, but not limited to company cars and car allowances. Cars will be valued at £5,000 and car allowances at their annual monetary value. This applies to permanent hires and a margin of 15% for contract staff.
4. Fees
(a) Fees for placement of permanent staff are 25% for all salary levels and fees for placement of contract staff are at a15% margin
(b) Payment is due within thirty days of receipt of invoice. For late payment of invoice an interest charge of 2% per month or part month will be levied.
(c) If the Client refers the Candidate to a subsidiary or associated company of the Client or any third party which engages the Candidate within the period of six calendar months of introduction by the Recruitment Consultancy, then the Client shall be liable to pay the Recruitment Consultancy’s fees as detailed in Clause 5(a).
(e) The Client shall be liable to pay the Recruitment Consultancy’s fee, where an offer of employment has been
made verbally or in writing by the Client and is subsequently withdrawn by the Client through no fault of the Candidate after acceptance by the Candidate either verbally or in writing, or where the Client through its own actions makes the appointment offered untenable.
All fees and charges are subject to VAT at the current rate.
5. Refund Guarantee
(a) If the Engagement is terminated (excepting redundancy, re-organisation or re-structuring) before the expiration of the period of twelve weeks from the date of commencement, and the Recruitment Consultancy’s fee has been paid in full in accordance with Clause 5(b), the Recruitment Consultancy will refund a proportionate amount of the paid fee in accordance with the following scale, provided written notice has been given to the Recruitment Consultancy within seven days of the date of termination.
Week No. of Termination % of Refund
1-4 75%
5-8 50%
9-12 25%
(b) If the Engagement lasts for a period of twelve weeks no refund will be made, however should the engagement be terminated for any justified reason within the following three months of employment the Recruitment Consultancy will replace them at the following reduced rate.
Month Number of Termination % of Standard Fee
3-6 60%
6. Temporary to Permanent fees
100% of normal fee where prior service with the Client exceeds 13 weeks
75% of normal fee where prior service with the Client exceeds 26 weeks
50% of normal fee where prior service with the Client exceeds 39 weeks
25% of Normal fee where prior service with the Client exceeds 52 weeks
7. Liability
Whilst every endeavour is made by the Recruitment Consultancy to introduce satisfactory Candidates, it is the
Clients responsibility to satisfy themselves of the Candidates suitability, to take up references, arrange medical examinations and to obtain any necessary work permits or other permits prior to the Engagement of the Candidate. The Recruitment Consultancy shall not be liable for any loss (including loss of profits), damage or expense in any way connected with its services.
8. Amendments
No variation to this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing executed by the parties hereto
9. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement on 30 days’ notice to the other party.
10. Confidentiality & Data Protection
Confidentiality is a critical part of the recruitment process and must be adhered to by all concerned with the introduction in order to protect their interests and reputations.
During the course of an introduction, the Recruitment Consultancy may obtain information which is proprietary or confidential to the Client. The Recruitment Consultancy shall not disclose any such confidential information except as necessary to perform introductions and consulting services and with the Client’s prior agreement.
Both parties agree to abide by applicable data privacy laws.
11. Jurisdiction
The laws of England and Wales shall govern these conditions and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.