1.1 These GTC govern all contracts between Argo Xperts GmbH, registered office: Zurich, Switzerland (hereinafter “Agency”), and its clients (hereinafter “Client”) concerning the placement of professional and managerial personnel for the life‑sciences and heavy‑industry sectors.
1.2 Any divergent, individually negotiated terms from the Client apply only if they are confirmed in writing by the Agency.
2.1 The Agency presents the Client with suitable candidates (freelancers, temporary workers, or permanent staff) based on a client‑provided job specification.
2.2 Selection is performed after a thorough review of qualifications, experience, and references. The Agency does not guarantee long‑term success or personal fit of the candidate beyond the agreed‑upon assignment or probation period.
2.3 The Client must supply the Agency with all information necessary for selection (e.g., technical requirements, safety and compliance mandates) accurately and completely.
3.1 Placement Fee – Upon successful placement of a candidate, a one‑time fee is payable, calculated as a percentage of the candidate’s gross salary:
Placement TypeFee (of Gross Salary)Temporary / Project Staffing20 % of the first year’s gross salary (or equivalent daily rates)Permanent Placement22 % of the first year’s gross salary (including any contractual bonuses)
3.2 The fee is invoiced after placement and is due within 30 days without deduction. In case of late payment, statutory interest of 5 % per annum (Art. 104 OR) applies.
3.3 If a replacement candidate is required because the original placement does not meet expectations within 90 days of start, a proportional refund (maximum 50 %) will be issued.
4.1 The Agency is liable only for intentional or grossly negligent breaches of duty. For ordinary negligence, liability is limited to foreseeable damages.
4.2 The Agency assumes no liability for any loss arising from the subsequent employment of the placed candidate (e.g., client‑made hiring decisions, operational accidents, contractual disputes).
4.3 The total liability is capped at the amount of the agreed placement fee, insofar as permitted by law.
5.1 Both parties commit to treat all confidential information received during the engagement as strictly confidential and to use it solely for the purpose of the placement.
5.2 The Agency processes personal data of candidates in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (DSG) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Client may request a separate privacy notice.
6.1 This agreement becomes effective upon signature by both parties and remains in force until all agreed services are fully performed.
6.2 Ordinary termination is possible only for a material breach (e.g., serious contractual violation). Termination must be made in writing.
6.3 If the agreement is terminated before a placement is completed, fees for services already rendered remain payable.
7.1 Swiss law governs this agreement.
7.2 The exclusive place of jurisdiction for any dispute arising from this contract is Zurich, Switzerland, insofar as legally permissible.
8.1 Should any provision of these GTC be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a clause that most closely reflects the economic intent of the original.
8.2 Amendments or additions to this agreement require written form.