Article 1: Definitions.

The following terms are used in these general terms and conditions:

1. Vaessen Recruitment: The one-man business Vaessen Recruitment, based in Druten, registered in the trade register of the Chamber of Commerce under number 81620756.

2. Client: The natural or legal person who uses the services of Vaessen Recruitment.

3. Candidate: The person recruited and/or made available to the Client by Vaessen Recruitment.

4. Services: All work and services performed by Vaessen Recruitment, including recruitment, selection, staffing, secondment and other HR-related services.

Article 2: Applicability

1. These general terms and conditions shall apply to all offers, assignments and agreements between Vaessen Recruitment and the Client, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

2. Deviating terms and conditions of the Client shall only be binding if accepted by Vaessen Recruitment in writing.

Article 3: Services and Obligations.

1. Vaessen Recruitment offers services in the area of recruitment, selection and temporary provision of personnel to the Client.

2. Vaessen Recruitment shall ensure a careful selection of candidates, taking into account the requirements set by the Client.

3. Client is obliged to provide complete and accurate information regarding the nature of the work, working conditions and any specific requirements.

4. The terms and conditions of employment of the placed candidates will be aligned with the collective bargaining agreement or terms and conditions of employment applicable at the Client.

Article 4: Fees and Payments.

1. The fee payable by the Client shall be calculated on the basis of an agreed hourly rate per candidate, plus any additional costs, such as travel time and overtime.

2. Vaessen Recruitment invoices monthly, unless otherwise agreed, and the Client shall pay invoices within 30 days of the invoice date.

3. If payment is not made on time, the Client shall be in default by operation of law and shall owe statutory commercial interest as well as any collection costs.

Article 5: Liability

1. Vaessen Recruitment shall not be liable for damage caused by acts or omissions of candidates during their work for the Client, unless there is intent or gross negligence by Vaessen Recruitment.

2. The client shall indemnify Vaessen Recruitment against claims by third parties, including candidates, arising from the execution of the agreement.

Article 6: Secrecy

1. The parties undertake to keep confidential all confidential information they obtain from each other in the context of the agreement.

2. This obligation remains in effect even after termination of the agreement.

Article 7: Acquisition of Candidates.

1. If the Client wishes to employ a candidate placed by Vaessen Recruitment, the Client shall owe a fee to Vaessen Recruitment. The amount of this fee shall be further agreed and shall be at least €1,000 per candidate.

Article 8: Termination of the Agreement.

1. The agreement may be terminated by either party with two months’ notice, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

2. Vaessen Recruitment reserves the right to terminate the agreement immediately if the Client fails to fulfill its obligations.

Article 9: Applicable Law and Disputes.

1. These general terms and conditions are governed by Dutch law.

2. Disputes arising from these terms and conditions shall be submitted exclusively to the competent court in the district in which Vaessen Recruitment has its registered office.