Terms & Conditions
1. Definitions
In these Terms of Business the following definitions apply:
"The Recruitment Consultancy" means Synergis Strategic Resourcing Limited (company number 8868230) of 2 Minster Court, London EC3R 7BB.
"The Client" means the person, firm, or corporate body to whom the Candidate is introduced by the Recruitment Consultancy.
"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 Synergis, they unconditionally accept the terms of business outlined herein.
3. Notification of Placement
The Client undertakes to notify the Recruitment Consultancy immediately on agreeing on an engagement with any Candidate who has been introduced by us during the preceding 6 months and pay a fee amounting to 25% of the basic salary only.
4. Fees
(a) Fees for placement of staff are 25% of basic salary only for all permanent salary levels and fees for placement of contract staff are a 15% margin
(b) Payment is due within thirty days of the date 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 of an associated company of 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).
(d) If the Client hires a Candidate from any source other than the Recruitment Consultancy, within the exclusivity period for the agreed position, 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made verbally or in writing by the Client and is subsequently withdrawn by the Client through no fault of the Candidate after acceptance by the Candidate either verbally or in writing, or where the Client through its own actions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.
All Candidate’s travel expenses for the interview are payable by the Client.
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 66%
5-8 33%
12 0%
(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 in the opinion of the Recruitment Consultancy 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
6 60%
6. 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.
7. Amendments
No variation to this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing executed by the parties hereto
8. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement on 30 days’ notice to the other party.
9. 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 that 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.
10. Jurisdiction
The laws of England and Wales shall govern these conditions and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.