I. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
DSS is in the business of referring prospective personnel (managerial, supervisory, administrative, consulting, etc.) to educational entities and other business organizations. Company agrees to retain DSS on a non-exclusive basis for the purpose of recruiting and referring personnel for Company, based upon the written job specification or description of the position to be filled.
2. COMPENSATION FEE
For personnel hired, for any position directly as a result of DSS’ effort, Company agrees to pay a fee of 30% (thirty percent) of the first year’s base compensation to DSS. Company agrees to pay DSS the fees referred to above within thirty (30) days after the candidate has started.
3. GUARANTEES
For the placement services, DSS agrees to provide a ninety (90) day guarantee. Should the candidate leave without cause or be terminated with cause within the guarantee period, DSS will endeavor to provide a replacement candidate within ninety (90) days.
4. CANDIDATE OWNERSHIP
Should company reactivate an interest through any source, and hire any candidate for any position procured and presented by DSS for a period of one (1) year from the date of first introduction of said candidate to company; or for a period of one (1) year from the date of any declined offer from company, then the company will be liable to pay DSS a fee of thirty (30) percent of the total compensation offered to the new hire.
5. DISCLAIMER
Although DSS obtains preliminary information on a candidate’s qualifications, capabilities and experience, it is the responsibility of the company to conduct its own background checking of the candidate. Therefore, DSS disclaims any liability, other than as set forth herein, regarding the candidate’s employment.
6. EXPENSES
DSS will be responsible for covering its own expenses, including telephone, travel, clerical, administrative, etc.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
DSS understands and agrees that it may be privy to certain information that is confidential to Company. As such, DSS agrees to keep such information in strictest confidence.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND NON-ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona. Any controversy arising from or related to this Agreement shall be resolved in arbitration under the procedural laws than appertaining in the State of Arizona, such arbitration to be held in the State of Arizona. The prevailing party shall be entitled to be paid for costs and attorneys’ fees. Either party without the other party’s written permission cannot assign this Agreement.
9. TERMINATION
Both parties reserve the right to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days notice. All termination notices shall be made in writing. In the event of termination of this Agreement, placement fees due DSS will be paid on all placements made before the termination date. In addition, the placement fee will be paid on any hire made within one (1) year after termination where the placement candidate had been referred by or through DSS to Company.
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