This agreement (hereinafter to be called "the Agreement") is made

BETWEEN: Computappoint Limited (hereinafter to be referred to as "Computappoint")
AND: The Client (hereinafter to be called "the Client")

Computappoint introduce Candidates to the Client on the strict understanding that if an appointment is made within 12 months of the introduction by Computappoint, the following terms and conditions will apply: -

1. The Client undertakes to notify Computappoint immediately upon agreeing to engage a Candidate introduced by Computappoint and the terms of the engagement. The Client agrees and undertakes to pay to Computappoint an introduction fee amounting to a percentage of the initial annual gross taxable salary (The Placement Fee).
2. The Placement Fee will be equal to 20% of the initial annual gross salary excluding overtime payments, profit share bonuses, call-out pay, mortgage subsidy or relocation payment. However, if the candidate's compensation included guaranteed additional payments such as London Weighting, or any payment to be made in the first 12 months of employment that is a predetermined fixed sum appended to basic pay and is expressed as such in a written job offer, then these sums will be included in The Placement Fee computation.
3. Introductions are confidential. If Computappoint introduce a candidate that the client then introduces to another third party who engage the Candidate on either a full time basis or as a contractor the client agrees and undertakes to pay The Placement Fee.
4. The Client will be invoiced upon commencement of employment. Fees are payable within two weeks of invoicing and monies not paid within that time carry interest at the rate set out in clause 5.
5. In accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2002, which supplements the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Interest Act 1998, Computappoint reserve the right to charge interest (8% above the Bank of England Base Rate) on overdue sums. A payment is deemed to be late if it is made at any time after the last day of the credit period agreed between the Computappoint and the Client. A claim for statutory interest and compensation will first be made by written demand. If the demand is not met, proceedings may then be issued.
6. Whilst every endeavour is made by Computappoint to introduce satisfactory candidates to the Client, it is the responsibility of the Client to satisfy themselves of the suitability of an applicant before engaging them. It is also the Clients responsibility to take references, arrange medical examinations and to obtain any necessary work permits prior to the engagement of the applicant. Computappoint will provide help where possible to facilitate these processes.
7. If invoices are settled within 14 days of the due date and the Candidates employment is terminated for any reason other than redundancy within the first 12 weeks of employment then a proportion of The Placement Fee will be refunded. The proportion repayable is to be calculated as follows: -

		0-2 weeks worked 100% refund			6-7 weeks worked 50% refund
		2-3 weeks worked 90% refund			7-8 weeks worked 40% refund
		3-4 weeks worked 80% refund			8-9 weeks worked 30% refund
		4-5 weeks worked 70% refund			9-10 weeks worked 20% refund
		5-6 weeks worked 60% refund			10-12 weeks worked 10% refund
		13 weeks or more - nil refund

8. No variation in these Terms and Conditions may be made without prior written agreement from Computappoint.

Signed for and on behalf of ________________________________

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