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Terms of Service

These terms and conditions govern your use of Fractional Quest services and website. Please read them carefully before using our services.

Company Information

Company: Fractional Quest Limited Address: London, United Kingdom Email: hello@fractional.quest Website: fractional.quest Last Updated: December 2024

Services

Fractional Quest provides executive search and recruitment services including:

Executive Search: Permanent and interim executive placements • Fractional Leadership: Part-time and project-based executive roles • Board Appointments: Non-executive director and advisory roles • Market Intelligence: Salary benchmarking and talent market insights • Consultation: Strategic advice on talent acquisition and leadership

Client Terms

Search Assignments:

• All search assignments are subject to written agreement outlining scope, fees, and terms • Payment terms are typically 30% on commencement, 30% on shortlist presentation, 40% on successful placement • Our standard guarantee period is 12 months from start date • Clients must provide accurate job specifications and feedback in a timely manner

Fractional Placements:

• Introduction fees apply for successful fractional executive placements • Fees are typically 15-25% of the first year's annualized value • No placement, no fee policy applies to all fractional introductions • Clients are responsible for direct commercial terms with fractional executives

Candidate Terms

Registration and Services:

• Our services to candidates are provided free of charge • We will only present your profile to clients with your explicit consent • You must provide accurate and up-to-date information about your background and experience • You should inform us promptly of any changes to your availability or requirements

Confidentiality:

• All discussions and opportunities are treated as confidential • We will not disclose your current employer or search status without permission • You agree to treat any client information shared during the process as confidential

Website Use

Permitted Use:

• You may use our website for legitimate business purposes related to executive search and fractional leadership • You may view, download, and print content for personal or internal business use • You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce content without permission

Prohibited Activities:

• Using automated systems to scrape or harvest data • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems or data • Posting or transmitting harmful, offensive, or illegal content • Interfering with the proper functioning of the website

Intellectual Property

Our Content: All website content, including text, images, logos, and design, is owned by Fractional Quest Limited and protected by copyright and trademark laws.

Your Content: You retain ownership of any information you provide to us, but grant us the right to use it for the purposes of providing our services.

Third-Party Content: Some content may be licensed from third parties and is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

Liability and Disclaimers

Service Disclaimer:

• We provide recruitment services with professional care and skill but cannot guarantee specific outcomes • We are not responsible for the actions or performance of placed candidates or the decisions of hiring companies • Website content is provided for information purposes and may not always be current or complete

Limitation of Liability:

• Our total liability for any claim is limited to the fees paid for the specific service in question • We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages • Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death, personal injury, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation

Data Protection

We process personal information in accordance with UK GDPR and our Privacy Policy. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

For detailed information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy at fractional.quest/privacy

Termination

By You: You may terminate your relationship with us at any time by emailing hello@fractional.quest

By Us: We may suspend or terminate services if you breach these terms or engage in inappropriate conduct

Effect: Termination does not affect completed transactions or ongoing obligations under separate agreements

General Terms

Governing Law: These terms are governed by English law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of English courts.

Changes: We may update these terms from time to time. Significant changes will be notified by email or website notice.

Severability: If any term is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms continue in full force.

Entire Agreement: These terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between us.

Contact Us

For questions about these terms and conditions:

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours during business days.