Fee Agreement / Terms of Business Template
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Fee Agreement / Terms of Business
A professional fee agreement / terms of business template. Fill in the bracketed placeholders and customize as needed.
Engagement Type
[INSERT content for Engagement Type]
Guide: Define the engagement type: Contingency (fee only paid if a candidate is placed) or Retained (upfront fee + milestones + placement fee). Explain the f...
Fee Schedule
| Description | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| [INSERT Description] | [INSERT Qty] | $[INSERT Price] | $[INSERT Total] |
| [INSERT Description] | [INSERT Qty] | $[INSERT Price] | $[INSERT Total] |
Subtotal: $[INSERT]
GST/Tax: $[INSERT]
Total: $[INSERT]
Payment Terms
- Payment due within [INSERT: 7/14/30] days of invoice date.
- Accepted payment methods: [Bank Transfer / Credit Card / Cheque]
- Late payments may incur interest of [INSERT: e.g., 2% per month].
- Workmanship warranty period: [INSERT: e.g., 90 days / 1 year].
- [INSERT any additional terms specific to your business]
This document is a template and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
Candidate Ownership
[INSERT content for Candidate Ownership]
Guide: Define candidate ownership/introduction period: candidates introduced by the agency remain ''owned'' for a period (typically 12 months). If the client h...
Exclusivity
[INSERT content for Exclusivity]
Guide: Define exclusivity terms: whether this is an exclusive engagement (client uses only this agency for the role) or non-exclusive. Exclusive engagements ...
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[INSERT ...]placeholders with your specific information. - For high-risk documents (legal, financial, safety), seek professional advice.
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Fee Agreement / Terms of Business
Recruitment agency fee agreement and terms of business with contingency and retained search options.