1. DEFINITIONS

In these terms of Business the following definitions apply:

“Applicant” means the person introduced by JSM Specialist Services Limited to the Client for an engagement.

“Client” means the person; firm or corporate body together with any subsidiary or associated company as defined by the Companies Act 1985 to which the Applicant is introduced;

“Engagement” means the engagement, employment or use of the Applicant by the Client on a permanent basis.

“Introduction” means: the Client’s interview of an Applicant in person or by telephone, following the Client’s instruction to search for an Applicant; or the passing to the Client of a curriculum vitae or other information which identities the Applicant and which leads to an Engagement of that Applicant by the Clients;

“Remuneration” includes base salary.

References to the singular include the plural and references to the masculine include the feminine and vice versa where the context requires it.

The heading contained in these Terms are for convenience only and do not affect their interpretation.

2. THE CONTRACT

2.1 These Terms of Business are deemed to be accepted by the Client by virtue of an Introduction to, or the Engagement of an Applicant.

2.2 These terms contain the entire agreement between the parties and unless otherwise agreed in writing by a director of the Agency, these Terms of Business prevail over any other terms of business or purchase conditions put forward by the Client.

2.3 No variation or alteration to these Terms shall be valid unless the details of such variation are agreed between the Agency and the Client and are set out in writing and a copy of the varied terms is given to the Client stating the date on or after which such varied terms shall apply.

3. NOTIFICATION AND FEES

3.1  The Client agrees:

a) To notify JSM Specialist Services Ltd Limited immediately of any offer of an Engagement which it makes to the Applicant;

b) To notify JSM Specialist Services Ltd immediately that its offer of an Engagement to the Applicant has been accepted and to provide details of the Remuneration to JSM Specialist Services Ltd; and

c) To pay JSM Specialist Services Ltd’s fee within 14 days of the date of invoice.

3.2 No fee is incurred by the Client until the Applicant commences the Engagement when JSM Specialist Services Ltd will render an invoice to the Client for its fees.

3.3 JSM Specialist Services Ltd reserves the right to charge interest on invoiced amounts unpaid for more than 30 days at the rate of 4% per annum above the base rate from time to time of Barclays Bank from the due date until the date of actual payment.

3.4 For the introduction of Permanent Staff the client shall pay the fee due to JSM Specialist Services Ltd based on the anticipated first year’s salary.

4. REFUND GUARANTEES

4.1 In order to qualify for the following guarantees, the Client must pay JSM Specialist Services Ltd fee within 14 days of the date of invoice and must notify JSM Specialist Services Ltd in writing of the termination of the engagement within 7 days of its termination.

4.2 Should the permanent engagement terminate before the expiration of 14 days, (except where the Applicant is made redundant) a rebate of 50% of the fee will be allowed. If the Engagement terminates before the expiry of 12 weeks from the commencement of the Engagement (except where the applicant is made redundant) the fee will be refunded in accordance with the accompanying Scale of Refund set out in the schedule to these Terms of Business.  

4.3 Should the Client or any subsidiary or associated company of the Client subsequently re-engage the Applicant within the period of 6 calendar months from the date of termination of the Engagement or withdrawal of the offer, a full fee calculated in accordance with clause 3.4 above becomes payable, with no entitlement to the refund.

5. INTRODUCTIONS

5.1 Introductions of Applicants are confidential. The disclosure by the client to a third party of any details regarding an Applicant introduced by JSM Specialist Services Ltd which results in an engagement with that third party within 6 months of the Introduction renders the Client liable to payment of JSM Specialist Services Ltd fee as set out in clause 3.4 with no entitlement to any refund.

5.2 An introduction fee calculated in accordance with clause 3.4 will be charged in relation to any Applicant engaged as a consequence of or resulting from an introduction by or through JSM Specialist Services Ltd, whether direct or indirect, within 6 months from the date of JSM Specialist Services Ltd’s introduction.

5.3 In the event that any employee of JSM Specialist Services Ltd with whom the Client has had personal dealings accepts an Engagement with the Client within 3 months of leaving JSM Specialist Services Ltd’s service, the Client shall be liable to pay an introduction fee to JSM Specialist Services Ltd in accordance with clause 3.4

6. SUITABILITY

6.1 JSM Specialist Services Ltd endeavours to ensure the suitability of any Applicant introduced to the Client. Notwithstanding this the Client shall satisfy itself as to the suitability of the Applicant and shall take up any references provided by the Applicant and/or JSM Specialist Services Ltd before engaging such Applicant. The Client shall be responsible for obtaining work and other permits if required, for the arrangement of medical examinations and/or investigations into the medical history of any Applicant, and satisfying any medical and other requirements or qualifications required by law of the country in which the Applicant is engaged to work.

7. SUITABILITY AND REFERENCES

7.1 The Agency endeavours to ensure the suitability of any Applicant introduced to the Client by obtaining confirmation of the Applicant’s identity; that the Applicant has the experience, training, qualifications and any authorisation which the Client considers necessary or which may be required by law or by any professional body; and that the Applicant is willing to work to work in the position which the Client seeks to fill. 

7.2 At the same time as proposing an Applicant to the Client the Agency shall inform the Client of such matters in clause 7.1 as they have obtained confirmation of. Where such information is not given in paper form or by electronic means it shall be confirmed by such means by the end of the third business day (excluding Saturday, Sunday and any public or Bank holiday) following save where the Applicant is being proposed for a position which is the same as one in which the Applicant has worked within the previous five business days and such information has already been given to the Client.

7.3 The Agency endeavours to take all such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that the Client and Applicant are aware of any requirements imposed by law or any professional body to enable the Applicant to work in the position which the Client seeks to fill.

7.4 The Agency endeavours to take all such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that it would not be detrimental to the interests of either the Client or the Applicant for the Applicant to work in the position which the Client seeks to fill.

7.5 Notwithstanding clauses 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4 above the Client shall satisfy itself as to the suitability of the Applicant and the Client shall take up any references provided by the Applicant to it or the Agency before engaging such Applicant.  The Client is responsible for obtaining work permits and/or such other permission to work as may be required, for the arrangement of medical examinations and/or investigations into the medical history of any Applicant, and satisfying any medical and other requirements, qualifications or permission required by law of the country in which the Applicant is engaged to work.

7.6 To enable the Agency to comply with its obligations under clauses 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4 above the Client undertakes to provide to the Agency details of the position which the Client seeks to fill, including the type of work that the Applicant would be required to do; the location and hours of work; the experience, training, qualifications and any authorisation which the Client considers necessary or which are required by law or any professional body for the Applicant to possess in order to work in the position; and any risks to health or safety known to the Client and what steps the Client has taken to prevent or control such risks. In addition the Client shall provide details of the date the Client requires the Applicant to commence, the duration or likely duration of the work; the minimum rate of remuneration, expenses and any other benefits that would be offered; the intervals of payment of remuneration and the length of notice that the Applicant would be entitled to give and receive to terminate the employment with the Client.

8. SPECIAL SITUATIONS

8.1 Where the Applicant is required by law, or any professional body to have any qualifications or authorisations to work in the position which the Client seeks to fill; or the work involves caring for or attending one or more persons under the age of eighteen, or any person who by reason of age, infirmity or who is otherwise in need of care or attention, the Agency will take all reasonably practicable steps to obtain and offer to provide copies of any relevant qualifications or authorisations of the Applicant, two references from persons not related to the Applicant who have agreed that the references they provide may be disclosed to the Client and has taken all reasonably practicable steps to confirm that the Applicant is suitable for the position.  If the Agency is unable to do any of the above it shall inform the Client of the steps it has taken to obtain this information in any event.  

9. LIABILITY

9.1 The Agency shall not be liable under any circumstances for any loss, expense, damage, delay, costs or compensation (whether direct, indirect or consequential) which may be suffered or incurred by the Client arising from or in any way connected with the Agency seeking an Applicant for the Client or from the Introduction to or Engagement of any Applicant by the Client or from the failure of the Agency to introduce any Applicant.  For the avoidance of doubt, the Agency does not exclude liability for death or personal injury arising from its own negligence.

10. DATA PROTECTION TO PARTNERSHIP AND SOLE TRADER DEBTORS

10.1 We may transfer information about you to our bankers / financiers for the purposes of providing services and for the following purposes:-

Obtaining credit insurance

Making credit reference agency searches

Credit control

Assessment and analysis (including credit scoring, market, product and statistical analysis)

Securitisation

Protecting our interests

We will provide you with details of our bankers / financiers and that of any credit reference agencies used on request.

11. LAW

11.1 These Terms are governed by the law of England & Wales and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England & Wales.