1. “SFS” means Straightforward Solutions (UK) Ltd

 

2. “Client” means any person or organisation concerned with the engagement of any applicant and dealing with SFS.

 

3. “Applicant” shall mean any applicant introduced to the client by any employee, officer or consultant of SFS.

 

4. "Introduce" and "Introduction" means the provision by SFS of any details whether written or oral of an applicant and the arrangement of an interview as well as any other form of introduction.

 

5. These terms and conditions are between SFS and its client and are deemed to be accepted by virtue of any introduction of an applicant by SFS within one calendar year from the date of introduction.

 

6. The client shall be liable to pay SFS’ fees to SFS upon the engagement of an applicant or 14 days from the date of invoice, whichever is earlier.

 

7. On the engagement of the applicant, the fee is based upon the offer of the commencing salary agreed with the client and the applicant at the rate of: -

 

£0 - £19,999                  15% + VAT

£20,000 - £29,999         17.5% + VAT

£30,000 +                      20% + VAT

£40,000 +                      23% + VAT

 

8. Contract and Interim engagements are subject to a minimum 3-month term and are charged pro rata using the above fee structure.

 

9. Company Vehicles provided to the applicants will be assessed as a cash equivalent of £3,000 and added to the yearly salary.

 

10. Provided that SFS receives payment of its account within 14 days of the date of invoice, and the client complies with all terms of business, SFS shall give a guarantee of:

 

a) First 3 weeks                       100% rebate of invoice value

b) 4-6 weeks                            50%

c) 7-9 weeks                            25%

d) 10-12 weeks                        10%

 

11. Details of applicants disclosed by SFS to the client are confidential. The passing on of an applicant or his details to another person or company that results in an Engagement renders the client liable to payment of SFS’ fees.

 

12. Whilst every effort is made by SFS to ensure the suitability of applicants selected on behalf of the client, SFS cannot accept responsibility for any loss, expense, damage or delay arising from the Engagement.

 

13. The client agrees that no claims, demands or liabilities whatsoever, which may arise by reason of negligence, fraud or dishonesty in connection with applicants, will be made against SFS.

 

14. These terms of business shall be governed and construed in accordance with English Law.