1. Services
By agreeing to these Terms & Services, you ("Client") engage Hire Emerald LLC ("Hire Emerald") to provide services related to sourcing, recruiting, reviewing, and presenting individuals for potential employment and/or contracting with Client. Our candidate pool is obtained through exclusive agreements with top Colombian universities, professional associations, and exclusive referral partnerships.
2. Service Guarantee
Hire Emerald offers a 90-day guarantee. If the Candidate leaves Client’s service for any reason other than layoff, reduction in workforce, or Client’s breach of agreement within 90 days after hiring, Hire Emerald will repeat the search at no additional cost. Client must notify Hire Emerald within 30 days of Candidate departure to qualify for this guarantee.
3. Recruitment Fee
Hire Emerald charges a one-time recruitment fee equal to 15% of the Candidate’s Presumed Annual Salary. The Presumed Annual Salary is calculated as the Candidate’s monthly salary multiplied by 12.
This is a one-time placement fee and is not a recurring monthly fee or markup.
4. Payment of Recruitment Fee
Payment is due upon the successful hiring of a Candidate, defined as the earlier of when a Candidate signs an employment or contracting agreement with Client or the Candidate’s first day of employment or engagement.
The full one-time recruitment fee is payable within three (3) business days of successful hiring.
5. Confidentiality
All searches are carried out with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Hire Emerald respects the confidential nature of the information provided by the Client and expects the same level of confidentiality in return regarding any candidate information.
6. Limitation of Liability
Hire Emerald shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the services provided, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Hire Emerald's total liability under this agreement, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the amount of fees paid by the Client for the services.
7. Force Majeure
Hire Emerald shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms & Services due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, war, terrorism, strikes or other labor disputes, government orders, or any other force majeure event.
8. Termination
Either party may terminate this agreement with thirty (30) days written notice. In the event of termination, Client shall remain responsible for any fees due for Candidates successfully hired or engaged prior to the effective date of termination.
9. Governing Law
These Terms & Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to Hire Emerald LLC.
